By Charlie Fossell | April 6, 2020 | COVID-19, News
“Hang on to your hat. Hang on to your hope. And wind the clock, for tomorrow is another day.” E.B. White What do you see when you look out at your team, stacked Brady-Bunch style during a web conference? Are they energized and ready to take on the day? Or do their voices seem a […]
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By Charlie Fossell | March 17, 2020 | IT Recruiter
Spoiler: It’s not you, it’s your resume. You’re likely here because you’re in a job search rut – we’re here to help. Our team of technical recruiters here at TriCom are seasoned industry experts, and through our conversations with candidates we hear one common frustration: they keep getting overlooked for positions and nobody tells […]
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By Charlie Fossell | November 26, 2019 | technical talent
You did it. You found the ideal IT candidate for your hard-to-fill open position. The candidate impressed everyone throughout your interview process, has the right skills, and seems like a great fit for your team and culture. But when you send on the job offer, you’re met with the response, “I’ve decided to go in […]
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By Charlie Fossell | October 16, 2019 | AI, Twin Cities
Artificial Intelligence is now at the fingertips of organizations everywhere regardless of their size and industry – including right here in the Twin Cities! With this cutting-edge technology comes the need for experienced technologists to run the show. In fact, according to a major job aggregator, the number of AI-related job postings has increased by […]
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By Charlie Fossell | September 18, 2019 | technical talent
It’s easy to weed out applicants by gauging the experience and skillsets listed on their resume with the demands of your open position, but this can only get you so far. When 47% of new hires fail to meet expectations within the first 18 months, it’s important to look past resumes and hone in on […]
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By Charlie Fossell | July 30, 2019 | Content
There aren’t many industries that move quite as fast as the tech space – this could explain why 59% of IT professionals are concerned their skills might become obsolete. With every new day comes a new innovation and, with it, a new process, system, or language that technologists must learn. This poses a unique challenge […]
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By Charlie Fossell | June 10, 2019 | Content
Take a look at any tech trend of 2019 and you can likely find one element at the center of them all: Big Data. With organizations everywhere realizing the untapped power behind their data, the need for top talent to implement transformative Big Data strategies is greater than ever before. In fact, IBM projects that […]
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By Charlie Fossell | April 17, 2019 | Content
Every business has experienced a bad hire. Whether a business overcomes or repeats that mistake depends on the approach driving their hiring decision. Relying on intuition entrusts the process to coincidence, not science. But adopting data-driven recruiting strategies promotes consistent results across talent acquisition. Here’s how cutting-edge companies boost hiring outcomes and surpass competitors.
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By Charlie Fossell | March 13, 2019 | Content
Plenty of doors are open for tech professionals with full-stack developer skills. Yet unless you distinguish yourself from the general ranks (it’s the second most popular position among developers), you might not be the person who makes it over the threshold into an exciting new job. Even with a firm command of the presentation, logic, […]
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By Charlie Fossell | January 29, 2019 | Content
Imagine your candidate selection process has narrowed your choice down to two top IT professionals: one with the exact technical experience required in the job description, and one who has proven adaptable enough to overcome similar business challenges. Who do you hire?
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