Devin Hornick

Our business is all about relationships - building them and keeping them for life. While I focus my professional placement efforts on IT related roles, I have a huge passion for HR and helping others in our community. My network is incredibly reciprocal and enjoys helping me help others. I served on the board of NHRA OC for many years, currently serving on the board of directors for Charity On Wheels homeless outreach here in Orange County and am involved with a number of other quality ethics & integrity driven groups such as Leaders of Integrity & The Ethical Edge serving people's needs.I'm here to help anyone along their career path- introducing them to the right people, equipping them for success, and any overall hiring or job hunting help.

The Secret to Identifying Highly-Skilled Software Developers

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Three keys to identifying top software development talent – KORE1 recruiting guide

Differentiating between highly-skilled and amateur software developers during the recruitment process poses a unique challenge for hiring professionals. Evaluating the qualities necessary for an exceptional developer goes beyond their technical experience – how does one examine a candidate’s ability to innovate or think creatively? How do you determine if they will collaborate well with their … Read more

The Future of IT: IoT, AI, and Machine Learning

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The future of IT – KORE1 technology staffing industry insights

The tech landscape evolves at a breakneck speed, with constant technological innovations impacting the way business is conducted across every industry. Organizations are now focusing on collecting data through the Internet of Things (IoT) and analyzing it with machine learning to create efficiencies at all stages of the business process, from more precise manufacturing to … Read more

4 Realistic Tactics for Negotiating Salary in Your Next IT Job

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4 realistic tactics for negotiating salary in your next IT job — KORE1 career advice for technology professionals on compensation strategy

We often notice two distinct types of people in our searches for the right IT candidates. The first are candidates who are uncomfortable talking about money, so they don’t. The others are overly confident about how much they think they’re worth and hastily skip ahead to salary negotiation without much forethought or preparation. Either way, it’s a mistake waiting to happen. Here’s our two cents about tactics for negotiating salary in your next IT job.

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KORE1 Hires Team of Technical Resources for Disruptive Technology Company

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KORE1 IT staffing case study illustration

Recently, a client in the disruptive technology space needed to hire many professionals, very quickly.  They were referred to Devin Hornick and his team at Kore1 to support this rapid growth initiative. Hiring so many technical resources in a short period of time can create a great deal of challenges for an organization. In concert with … Read more

KORE1 Finds Manager, Financial Systems for Client

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Vice President of Shared Services role – executive staffing and leadership placement

KORE1 is proud to announce the successful placement of a Manager, Financial Systems for our client. Recently a KORE1 client could not find the talent they needed for a Financial Systems Manager.  The candidates they reviewed did not have the system experience, the salary range was off, and there was no one locally that could … Read more

Vice President of Shared Services

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Vice President of Shared Services role – executive staffing and leadership placement

KORE1 is proud to announce the successful placement of Vice President of Shared Services for our client in the healthcare industry. Position Summary: Directs the Technical & Security group activities and personnel serving in central and regional operations, within a shared services model. Acts as a consultative resource to regional senior management for technology related projects, … Read more

Year of the 5K: How Employers Can Avoid the #1 Salary Negotiation Mistake

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Salary negotiation chart showing $5,000 raise

It’s no secret that the IT market is booming. Demand for top tech talent is sustaining its upward trajectory, especially in Southern California. Given the demand, it’s far from uncommon for candidates to receive 2-3 job offers at the same time. Though you want to avoid hiring purely money-motivated candidates, you can’t ignore the fact … Read more