As the world dives deeper into the digital era, cybersecurity is becoming more prevalent than ever before. This analogy is quite evident if we look at the data breach statistics from the past couple of years. 2018 experienced countless breaches, resulting in over 500 million records being hacked. 2019 proved to be even more severe with the violations surging 33 per cent. This roughly translates to as much as 8 billion records being hacked. And it’s not only the small-time firms that were hacked. Organizations like Facebook, First American, LinkedIn, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon were breached to ..read more

Today, there’s very little that you can’t learn by yourself or accomplish if you set your mind to it. Software development is one such skill that you can add to your resume if you know where to look for the knowledge you’d need in the industry. It’s far less complicated than it sounds, and there are even developer training courses to guide you from start to finish. What more do you really need? The following are some of the methods that you could use to grow as a developer and rise through the ranks to become a dependable software professional. GitHub Anyone who has ever uttered the words “sof ..read more

Gone are the days when the job market was driven by employers alone. In today’s highly competitive market, your candidates are the ones who make the big choice – whether to choose you or whether to opt for another candidate. And contrary to popular belief, this does not depend on “Salary Package” alone. Instead, most of the candidates make the ultimate decision based on their interactions with the company, during the various stages of your recruitment process. So, here are a few tips and suggestions that might help you improve the ‘candidate experience:‘ Give Relevant Information Yes, as simpl ..read more

As events unfold one day at a time, the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. job market looks much more profound than it seemed a week ago. As the COVID-19 outbreak spreads, healthcare workers across the world are struggling to treat the infected, guide the quarantined, tap the virus’ mutations, and predict the range of the outbreak. The spread of the coronavirus is reflecting the spotlight on the importance of public health jobs. These jobs range from laboratories and offices to the quarantined cruise ships and hospitals. They play a significant role in protecting health during ..read more

The Premise The corona-virus outbreak presents hurdles we haven’t seen for ages. This crisis will seemingly be with us for several months to come. During this trying time, the health of people is of the highest priority. While the world is still bracing for the real impact, it is the responsibility of each individual to acknowledge the impact this crisis will have on all of us. While at it, the job market is no exception. We cannot shy away from the fact that COVID-19 has altered the job market overnight. This global disruption has severely crashed the economy and job security. The COVID-19 ou ..read more

The IT sector in India is one of the biggest contributors to the Indian GDP – even if more than 90% of the population is still not digitally literate, the tech-savvy ones more than make-up for the considerable digital divide in the country. Jobs in the IT sector have been overshadowing those from other industries for many years now. The payout already being large enough to make the sector more appealing in terms of job prospects. Whether you are job-hunting or checking out the scope of pursuing an academic course, you should know that these are some of the highest salaries paid in the software ..read more

It is no secret that possessing tech-related certifications significantly up your chances of landing a tech job in the IT industry. According to an online survey conducted by IT Salary Survey 2020, IDG Insider PRO, and Computer World, Professionals responded positively, stating that their ROI increased because of their IT certifications. There is also the fact that tech job certifications are independent endorsements which suggest that, as an employee, you possess the necessary skills to take on a particular job or task. Since numerous IT positions require a specific set of skills, knowledge o ..read more

You’ve been applying for jobs consistently over the past few months. It must have been a time-consuming process, having to write all those cover letters and present a perfect pitch to your potential employers. But now, after an agonizingly long wait, you’ve landed your first tech interview! Amidst the exhilaration, there’s also sneaking anxiety because you don’t know what to expect or how to go about preparing for it. Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. Keep reading for some key tips on how to ace your first tech interview and all the subsequent interviews. Be Professional – At any kind of in ..read more

“If we weren’t still hiring great people and pushing ahead at full speed, it would be easy to fall behind and become a mediocre company.”  – Bill Gates While we all know that there is merit in the Microsoft co-founder’s words, the concern for most companies is not that they are reluctant to hire smart talent, but that they are unable to do so. In fact, 61% of companies say that finding qualified and experienced hires is their most difficult recruitment challenge. So, how do successful companies manage to grab great talent and continue doing so as they grow? Well, by drawing on these three trie ..read more

With tech companies mushrooming at an exponential rate, it can be difficult to recruit and retain talent. In fact, a survey carried out by Indeed brought to light that about 86% of HR professionals find it difficult while recruiting tech talent. Issues like limited talent pool for niche requirements and stiff competition from other tech firms pose unique challenges to the recruiters. These keep tech companies on their toes for finding recruiting tips that can meet their needs. To help you in this quest, here are a few solid recruitment tips for 2020 that will make it a cakewalk: Clearly Outlin ..read more