The 4 Most Effective Ways to Build Out Your Professional Network in SoCal

Four effective ways to build your professional network in Southern California

Even if you believe you have complete job security, you never know where your career could lead you next. To ensure longevity in your work, there’s no better security net than having an extensive professional network of peers with insight on job opportunities, connections to major players in your industry, or who give great referrals. … Read more

Why Denver’s Technology Industry is the Nation’s Next Tech Mecca

Denver is widely considered an up-and-coming location, as Americans flock to the mountainous city in droves. In fact, the Denver area experienced one of the largest influxes of American migrants in the country between 2010 and 2014. It’s more than just a nice place to live, with beautiful outdoor spaces and all of the big-city … Read more

The Most In-Demand Creative Jobs for 2017

The Most In-Demand Creative Jobs for 2017

The digital revolution and continued advancement of new technology has fueled job growth in many areas, including in the creative industry. In particular, the digital media sector has driven a strong demand for creative roles required in producing modern advertisements, experiences, and products. With mobile usage skyrocketing and digital media agencies enjoying growth that outpaces … Read more

Forge54: Creatives Coming Together for Charity

I recently had the fantastic opportunity to participate in the Forge54 charity event, and it was a rewarding experience that I encourage anyone to join in the future. Forge54 brought together over 100 creative and marketing professionals to donate 54 hours of their time to develop marketing materials for a chosen charity. This year’s charity … Read more

The State of IT Employment in Philadelphia

IT employment market in Philadelphia — technology staffing trends and workforce data for the Philadelphia metro area

With our recent expansion to the Philadelphia market, we’re excited to see things hopping over here in the City of Brotherly Love. In order to better understand the challenges local organizations are facing when hiring tech professionals, we make a point to keep a finger on the pulse of the area’s IT scene. Here are … Read more

Why the “Cultural Fit vs. Functional Fit” Debate Matters in Creative Staffing

Cultural fit and functional fit in creative staffing — evaluating both personality alignment and skills for creative technology roles

Unlike many other occupations, the creative field is one that depends heavily on soft skills (namely, creativity). And since soft skills are a major component of what is considered “cultural fit,” it stands to reason that cultural fit is more important than technical skills in placing the right creatives in open positions. However, there’s danger … Read more

How Merging Creative and Technology Affects Hiring

How merging creative and technology disciplines drives innovation in modern teams

The bridging of creative and technology functions is nothing new. After all, the creative genius behind the most beautiful websites and mobile apps could never have come into being without the coding and networking skills of a whole host of tech gurus. Collaboration is key, and many companies have mastered this. However, many organizations are beginning … Read more