One of the top hot button issues facing the country today is immigration, both illegal and legal. The Trump administration has made cracking down on illegal immigration a priority while also stating their intent to rework legal immigration programs such as the popular H-1B temporary visa program. The H-1B program brings thousands of foreign workers to […]
Avoid these Common Pitfalls before you Change Careers
Changing careers is never easy—but it is absolutely possible. Just because you’re on a dedicated career path doesn’t mean you have to stay on it forever. Whether you’re bored at work, burned out on a job, or simply want a fresh challenge, there are a number of considerations that go into a successful career […]
Are You a Leader?
The more advanced you get in your career, the more complex and in-depth the interview process becomes. Companies are no longer simply looking to learn what skills you can bring to the role. They want to know who you are as a person, and most importantly, who you are as a leader, since you’ll be […]
Resume Design Does Matter
Between optimizing keywords and jotting down your accomplishments, writing a resume is no easy task. However, from a recruiter’s perspective, your resume’s look is just as important as its content. Resume design matters. Think about it: When you have to evaluate hundreds of resumes each week, you’re going to spend more time on the ones […]
What to bring to an interview
Picture this nightmare: You walk into an interview for your dream job, shake hands with the hiring manager, sit down, and then realize you’ve arrived completely empty-handed. We’re talking no copies of your resume, no pen and paper for notes. Unfortunately, your lack of preparation may have just cost you your dream job. To prevent […]
OHTEC CIO SYMPOSIUM
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How to Help Pets/Animals Affected by Hurricane Harvey
Local and national organizations are fighting hard to save pets/animals trapped in Hurricane Harvey’s wake – and they need support. The Humane Society of the United States has been working tirelessly with local groups to evacuate animals trapped by Harvey. LRSolutions is helping by donating to local charities. If you would like to join us […]
Climbing Your Way to a Tech Management Role
Not every tech pro wants to end up in management. Nonetheless, there are good reasons to aim for that particular brass ring. At larger companies, for example, managers with technical skills often get to lead the most interesting projects. And then there’s the money factor: managers can get paid more—the average pay for tech management […]
Welcome Krista Hackman
LRSolutions, LLC is pleased to announce and welcome Krista Hackman as Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist. Krista will be responsible for sourcing, recruiting and interviewing IT candidates. With over 15 years of recruiting and human resource experience, Krista has a proven record of discovering talent, building a strong employment brand and maintaining great relationships with both […]
5 Professional Networking Tips for Introverts
Introverts often get a bad rap. Despite being inwardly inclined, introverts aren’t completely antisocial, nor are they any less capable then their extroverted counterparts. In fact, some of the biggest names in tech, including Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Marissa Mayer and Guy Kawasaki are self professed introverts. However, networking can be more intimidating for introverts, and […]