Now that 2021 is well underway and an end to the pandemic seems to be in sight, companies are adjusting their hiring priorities. This is leading to a resurgence in demand for project management skills, causing it to be one of the most in-demand tech capabilities today. If you are wondering why project management skills… Read more »
When you are applying for a remote job, there’s a good chance you’ll be asked about your telecommuting experience and related skills. Even if you aren’t asked about them directly, talking about them is a good idea, as it shows you can excel even if you aren’t in the office. If you need to prepare… Read more »
Please join me in congratulating Tyler R., The Squires Group Inc.’s Q4 Consultant of the Quarter. Tyler is currently supporting the Department of Homeland Security as a software developer. On this project, he is combining his knowledge of Java, XML, and shell script to help accomplish his project’s mission of enhancing homeland security. Tyler finds… Read more »
Searching for a career-boosting opportunity can be a lengthy process. However, you do have the ability to shorten the timetable. By using the right strategy, you can take your resume and interview to the next level. Additionally, by properly approaching networking, you increase your odds of securing a coveted referral. If you want your 2021… Read more »
ANNAPOLIS, MD, February 24, 2021 –The Squires Group, Inc. (TSGi) announced today that they have won ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for providing excellent service to their clients, employees, and placed talent. ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality based entirely on ratings by their… Read more »
Hiring bias has long been a bane, particularly in the tech industry. While many companies strive to meet diversity goals and to be inclusive, a significant number still struggle. Unconscious bias can be tough to combat, partially because people aren’t aware of those biases. The transition to remote job interviewing doesn’t inherently make hiring bias… Read more »
Did you know the first week in December is National Handwashing Awareness Week? And, with COVID cases spiking around the country, keeping our hands clean is one of the best lines of defense. So, get your workplace involved and have everyone brush up on their handwashing knowledge. Why Handwashing Works When you wash your hands,… Read more »
Please join us in congratulating Joe C., The Squires Group, Inc.’s Consultant of the Quarter for Q3. Joe is a Senior Enterprise Mobile Application Consultant with over 25 years of IT experience. He attributes his consulting success to being highly adaptable, communicating and working effectively with different personalities while staying fluent with modern mobile, web,… Read more »
Thanks to the internet, learning opportunities are always just a few clicks away. This can be a boon for tech pros looking to hone their skills, as the need to head to an actual classroom is practically non-existent. However, with the rise of virtual learning, the number of online platforms increased dramatically, and they aren’t… Read more »
In the end, COVID-19 demonstrated a point many technologists have been striving to make for years; that their jobs can be done remotely. Shelter-in-place orders essentially forced companies to embrace remote work, allowing those in the newly work-from-roles to showcase how much they can accomplish when outside of the office. The transition to a remote-centric… Read more »