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Why Won’t My Recruiter Call Me Back?

Nobody likes to be left hanging, especially when you are actively searching for new opportunities. Objectively, recruiters are great with time management as they know that time can make or break a deal,...

How Should I Negotiate a Job Offer?

The best piece of advice we can offer is don’t negotiate if you don’t have to. Negotiating is an acquired skill and if you do not have ample experience, odds are you will not come out on the other...

What Is The Best Company To Work For In Houston?

The Houston job market remains one of the strongest in the US with many openings, which begs the question: What is the best company to work for? With an abundance of choices, it can often cause anxiety...

What Are Application/Software And Full-Stack Developers?

Ask 100 IT professionals for the definition of a full-stack developer and each would be different. There are simply too many ways this job can be defined, and because of this, they’re often combined...

What Information Should Be Included On A Resume?

The resume—so simple, yet so difficult. While the resume is one of the oldest methods to showcase competency (Leonardo Da Vinci wrote the first one in 1482), they have become a foundational piece in...

What Are The Best Questions To Ask In An Interview?

Interviews can be intimidating, but if you are prepared with the right questions you can stand out to the hiring manager. Write down your questions so that you can recall and insert them at the right...

Should I Share My Salary With My Recruiter?

There is a common theme running through our “Ask Talance Group” series: Being open and honest with your recruiter and potential employers should be a default best practice. The same holds true here....

Should I Consider Contract-to-hire?

Exploring a consultant/contract role is always a hot topic as both candidates and clients want to know if consulting is the right fit for them. There are a number of pros and cons regardless if you are...

Why Do Recruiters Push For A Quick Offer?

If you have experience working with recruiters, you may have noticed they will often push for a quick offer. While their pay is tied to a placement, there are a number of reasons you may receive...

What is the Houston Market Showing for the Next 6 Months?

The market is always changing, and recruiters have great insight into not only its current status, but what is on the horizon. A recruiter’s livelihood is dictated by the market, so it is in their best...