Archive for April, 2011

Technology Company Names Ideas?

I’m looking to find a name for a technology startup company. We’d be doing application development and consulting. I wouldn’t want my name in the company but rather an interesting combination of words.

Will job recruitment agencies for working abroad pay for relocation?

Are there any job or all job recruitment agencies for working overseas pay for relocation, transportation(flight, and or some means of transportation to get to work),room and board or first months rent or two. Or what all will you have to manage?

I need advice on job hunting within a recruitment agency?

I registered in two agencies local to where I live and several online agencies two weeks ago and apart from a job possibility in three weeks I have n’t heard anything from them! Am I supposed to be calling them everyday to ask if there are any new job positions or might this iritate them [...]

Is it true that technology companies hate hiring Ivy League grads in Computer Science?

I heard from somewhere that many software and technology companies avoid hiring computer science grads from Ivy League schools because essentially, they just need someone who knows how to program, and Ivy League grads come off as arrogant or too ambitious (a threat to management). Is this true? Is it really hard for a company [...]

Have you ever gotten a job through staffing agency/recruitment?

I have been interviewed by 3 different recruiters so far, and it seems to me almost impossible to get a job. Do you think recruiting companies really help in getting a job? Have you ever gotten one this way?

Is it ok to have more than one job agency?

I had posted my resume on a couple of job websites and I have had many call from job agency / job recruitment / job placement centers. Should I stick to one or make appointments with all? And should I inform about each other?

Gross Receipts Tax on Out of State Services in NM?

I have a technology consulting company and we have a new client from out of state (out of country)asking for a quote on a report on aspects of a specific technology. Do still need to charge them New Mexico Gross receipts tax? Where (important) is it written that I do (or do not) have to [...]

Can i use a recruitment agency to market me in the job market?

I’m new to the job market in the US. I work in the IT field and i was wondering if there any kind of employment or recruitment agencies that will do the opposite of what usually happens, Instead of finding candidates based on employer’s openings, they would try to market me and find me job [...]

How to find clients for recruitment agency in IT and Engineering?

Hi! I would like to set-up a home based recruitment agency in the UK. How do I find clients though? Is it a case of looking up IT companies and cold calling to find out if they need employees? Then after that do we draft up a contract? All advice is appreciated! Best answer will [...]

Recently laid off. Should I sign this?

I was laid off today. A business deal at the company didn’t go through, and they had to shrink the workforce. The newest guys went first, and I was a new guy. I left on good terms (the owner offered to write a letter of recommendation). The company offered continuation of medical and dental coverage [...]