Posts by Loyal Source
Loyal Source’s NASA BPA feature in Orlando Business Journal
Loyal Source’s NASA BPA feature in Orlando Business Journal Fast-growing staffing firm Loyal Source to help NASA recruit locally We’re happy to share that the news of Loyal Source’s NASA BPA ran in the Orlando Business Journal. The article, written by Alex Soderstrom, discusses what kind of jobs the agreement is for and what to…
Read MoreShould I Put My Security Clearance on Linkedin?
A U.S. Government Security Clearance is one of the most coveted designations for any employee. And with terrific credentials, it would make sense that you’d want to put that information on your LinkedIn for prospective employers. But, is it the right thing to do and are there any risks to you, your employer, or the…
Read MoreHow Can You Best Plan Your Technical Staffing for the Next Pandemic?
Planning Technical Staffing for a Future Pandemic The global pandemic that struck in 2020 highlighted clear issues in technical staffing. Many organizations found it difficult to maintain the level of necessary technical staff due to higher demands in certain fields and sick employees. In this article we examine how to ensure your company is prepared…
Read MoreHow Do You Know Your New Software Engineer Will Fit In?
Assessing Cultural Fit for Software Engineer Candidates When you hire software engineers, you need them to not only be a good job fit (able to complete the job asked of them), but also a good cultural fit. According to Forbes, 89% of hiring failures are a direct result of poor cultural fit. This means that…
Read More3 Top Tips to Beat the Skills Shortage When Hiring for Software Developers
Beating the Shortage of Skilled Software Developers If you work in engineering, the shortage of skilled software developers is not breaking news to you. Last year, it was reported there were over 700,000 unfilled tech jobs in the US. Finding skilled software developers presents a challenge. However, it’s not impossible. In this article, we cover…
Read MoreWhy Can’t Your Startup Hire Talented Full Stack Engineers Through a Recruiter?
Do Talented Full Stack Developers All Go to FAANG Companies? In the war to recruit talented full stack engineers, as a startup you can often feel like the underdog. How can your small new enterprise compete with big tech FAANG companies? They can offer bigger paychecks and have a machine behind them in their recruitment…
Read MoreHow Can You Beat the Monday Morning Blues in Technical Jobs?
The Tell-Tale Signs You Need to Act for Change When you’re working in technical jobs, you should feel happy, engaged, and motivated when you head off for a fresh new week on Monday morning. Does this sound unfamiliar to you? Does the start of a new week fill you with dread and misery? That’s the…
Read MoreHow Much Should Your Experience Earn You as an Electrical Engineer?
Take a Pitstop Check on Your Career and Make Sure You’re Being Rewarded From your first job as an electrical engineer, to having years of experience under your belt, you should review your salary regularly. Afterall, you do it in all other aspects of your life. You review your water bill payments to ensure they…
Read MoreWhat Transferable Skill Could Land an Engineer a Job as a Project Manager?
Transition from Engineer to Project Manager Are you an engineer with a desire to transition as a project manager? One of the great things about having a degree in engineering is that it offers flexibility in your career path. You may have been working as an engineer for a while now but want to transition…
Read MoreHow Do Design Engineers Negotiate a Salary Increase in a Recession?
Getting a Raise as a Design Engineer in a Recession A design engineer asking for a raise in a recession. Sounds like a silly idea, doesn’t it? Well, not necessarily. As a design engineer, if you think you are in a position to ask for a raise you may just get it, even in this…
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