When you think of hiring, what immediately comes to mind? Stacks of unqualified resumes, having to spend time sorting through them all to get to the qualified candidates, scheduling interviews, making job offers, negotiating back and forth, the list goes on and on. Now, let me ask you, do you find that enjoyable? Is it the best use of your time ...
In the world of recruitment, the process of seamlessly matching candidates with the right company is nothing short of an art form. It’s a symphony of skills, from crafting the perfect resume that sings the candidate’s strengths, to orchestrating an interview process that hits all the right notes. Let’s not forget the grand finale of landing the job and diving into ...
Some people love networking events, but others don’t relish the thought of leaving their cozy remote workspace to attend something social. Or maybe the idea sounds good, but you don’t see how it applies to yourself. Read on, and you will see who networking events are for, why they’re worth it, and why they are simply an- “opportunity in our midst!” ...
As the world becomes more digitized, it’s crucial to stay current with the latest advancements in technology. One development that is making significant inroads into nearly every sphere of our lives is Artificial Intelligence (AI). And yes, that includes the job market. This article will explore how AI can be a valuable tool in your job search. AI’s potential to revolutionize ...
I’m the CEO and founder of IT Motives. We’re a technical recruiting company based in Portland, Oregon and this July we are going to celebrate our 15-year anniversary. What are the keys to our success over the past 15 years? I’m a big believer in fundamentals. Back in the day when I used to play sports, I always tried to learn ...
Have you ever dreamed of pursuing a different career? The idea can be both exciting and a little scary. But if you’ve pondered taking that leap, you might be wondering is it too late to switch careers now, or where would I start? The recent pandemic and the ”Great Resignation” have led many workers to contemplate making a change. A survey ...
As told by founder and CEO Tony Seminary, June 2021 (Note: this article is for the tech sector and not necessarily advocating for other sectors or industries). Now that people are getting vaccinated, one of the biggest narratives in the corporate world is employers trying to determine what their work from home (WFH) policy will be going forward. Like many recruiters ...
Lessons learned from launching a website As told by founder and CEO Tony Seminary (March 2021) Recently my company IT Motives had our website updated and it looks great! I want to give a big shout out to our digital marketing agency partner Sproutbox Media for helping deliver to us such an amazing new-and-improved website. Having said that I thought I ...
Are you hiring or plan to be anytime soon? There is much debate with regards to talent acquisition and whether companies ought to be using external recruiters, hiring internal recruiters, or doing a combination of both. So when should you use one strategy over the other or a combination of possibly all three strategies? There is no right or wrong answer ...
Featuring Tony Seminary CEO – IT Motives – December 14, 2020 The Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) began highlighting its members during 2020 with their “Meet Our Members” series. Many of their initial guests were CEOs or members of the TAO Board of Directors and as they continued this series during 2020 and into 2021, their aim was to highlight the ...