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Tech Employment and Salary Trends 2024: Insights from Q1 Market Trends Report
Explore the latest insights on tech employment and salary trends from ProFocus Technology’s Q1 2024 Market Trends Report. Discover how tech roles are evolving across states and sectors.
The Rise of Generative AI and Prompt Engineers: 2024 Industry Update
Generative AI and Prompt Engineering roles are reshaping the talent market, creating new opportunities for tech professionals to advance their careers in these cutting-edge fields. For tech managers and companies, understanding these roles is crucial for integrating AI capabilities into their operations and staying competitive in the digital age.
AI Strategy for Software Engineering Leaders
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), software engineering leaders are at the forefront of integrating innovative AI strategies and visions into their organizations. Our recent Software Engineering Leaders Roundtable, a virtual event...
SAP HANA for Business Transformation: Insights for IT Leaders
In today's fast-paced business environment, the ability to process and analyze data in real-time is not just an advantage; it's a necessity. SAP HANA, with its powerful in-memory database and application platform capabilities, stands at the forefront of this digital...
33 Tough Interview Questions
33 Tough Interview Questions
Leveraging AI for Your Tech Job Search: Top 15 Tools to Know
15 AI-powered tools for your IT job hunt
Hiring Trends: 2024 Bounce Back
As we dive into 2024, the tech industry stands at a crossroads, having weathered the storms of layoffs and economic challenges in 2023. The global and national employment landscape has undergone a significant transformation, with downsizing affecting 96% of...
11 IT Staffing Pricing Factors in 2024
Were you quoted an hourly bill rate from a recruiter at a tech staffing firm and now wondering: Is this pricing fair? If you would pay $110K for a full-time hire, why do they bill you $90-$115 per hour, or even higher? Or -- Are you a contractor or consultant and...
12 Tech Trends to Watch in 2024
In the technology landscape, being at the forefront isn't just a choice—it's essential. Next year Gartner predicts an 8.8% increase in spending on software, hardware, IT services, and emerging technologies. Staying relevant is the name of the game in tech and these...
10 Ways to Stand Out as a Tech Candidate in a Competitive Job Market
10 Ways to Stand Out as a Tech Candidate in a Competitive Job Market Tech professionals are the creators and iterators of the products, methods, and procedures that shape our lives and workplaces. It’s no wonder these roles are highly sought after. Additionally, the...
Philip Lilly Memorial Scholarship 2023
Calling all scrum and IT project management professionals: it's time for our Annual Philip Lilly Scholarship! Applications are due December 31st, 2023. ABOUT PHILIP Philip Lilly was one of a kind. Everyone who knew Philip was amazed by his selfless nature and his...
How to Use AI to Optimize Your Resume
Before diving into the how-to, let's explore why using AI, specifically ChatGPT, can make a significant difference in your job search: Time Efficiency: ChatGPT can quickly analyze and suggest improvements for your resume, saving you hours of painstaking editing and...
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