High growth startups will be most impacted by the removal of fast tracking H1B visas, but all of tech will suffer, possibly slowing growth.
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Mar 05, 2017 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Impacts of the Recent H1B Premium Processing Decision
Impacts of the Recent H1B Premium Processing Decision
Oct 18, 2016 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on 1st Impressions
1st Impressions
It seems like the notion of a lasting first impression, the idea that you only get one shot at impressing someone, the old paradigm that lasting opinions of people are made within the first 10 seconds of a conversation or meeting has been lost. I blame that on our crazed,
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Oct 13, 2015 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Startup Salaries
Startup Salaries
People often expect a pay increase and participation in the upside of stock when joining a startup.
It simply is not the way it works.
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Apr 12, 2015 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Age — is it a liability or an asset?
Age — is it a liability or an asset?
I’ve been resisting writing about age bias for a long time, it’s such the ‘third rail’ issue. No one seems to believe that we frequently place people 50 and older into compelling roles. And into startups, by the way. But it’s true. The common denominator with these candidates is age
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Mar 15, 2015 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Rapidly Evolving Recruiting
Rapidly Evolving Recruiting
If you are not redefining your talent acquisition approach, you soon will be. Playing yesterday's game will not keep you competitive in this market.
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Mar 01, 2015 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Why They got the Job, Not You: What Makes a Dream Candidate
Why They got the Job, Not You: What Makes a Dream Candidate
Despite the tight job market in many sectors, great companies and great recruiters will have a ‘slate’ of candidates for any job–two to six well qualified people who are interested and competing for the role. Very frequently I am asked, why didn’t the company select me, why did they
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Feb 24, 2015 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Top of Your Game
Top of Your Game
2015 is proving to be one of the most competitive, tightest technology job markets in history. Being at the very top of your game in recruiting is the only way to win. 1. Work incredibly hard, dig deep: companies have to find talent, it’s not coming to you, so forget
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Apr 02, 2014 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on 10 Job Hunting Tips for New Grads
10 Job Hunting Tips for New Grads
Getting out of school this spring and in the job market? Here’s 10 tips on landing a new job: Pixel perfect resume. Make your English teacher proud. Then have 5 people proofread it. Articulate all relevant skills, it’s amazing how few college grads know Word or Outlook; hiring managers aren’t
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Jan 13, 2014 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Is this the Best Hire?
Is this the Best Hire?
Hiring is often a gut wrenching decision, one made under time pressures with too few hard facts. Assessing people—their character, their potential performance, their fit—isn’t easy in the best of circumstances. But there are techniques that can be applied in the interview process that will help create a better foundation
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Nov 10, 2013 | Post by: Vikki Pachera Comments Off on Tell Me About Yourself
Tell Me About Yourself
One of the most challenging and yet biggest opportunities for us in the business world is to have a compelling answer to ‘Tell me about yourself’.
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