Career advice and job search guidance for IT, engineering, and finance professionals — including interview preparation, salary negotiation tips, resume optimization, and navigating contract vs. full-time opportunities.
Last updated: April 25, 2026 | By Devin Hornick Hire a fractional COO when operations have outgrown the founder but a $300K full-time role would crater the budget. Most engagements run $7,000 to $15,000 monthly for two to four days a week, with a three to six month minimum. The right fit usually sits between … Read more
If your team struggles to reliably screen machine learning candidates—or if your current process keeps failing to distinguish strong ML engineers from strong data scientists—this guide will help. Machine learning roles blend software engineering, data engineering, math, modeling, and infrastructure. Yet most companies still screen ML talent using either pure coding tests or pure modeling … Read more
You shut your laptop. Another day of remote work done, but something’s missing. Maybe it’s that buzz of office chatter, the chance encounter over the coffee pot, or the spark of a new connection made at a conference happy hour. While bustling offices and in-person conferences are still thriving, remote work has carved out a … Read more
Let me guess, it’s been a while since you updated your resume, right? It can be hard to know what you should include in your resume, what to leave off, and how to lay out the information in a way that best shares your story with potential employers. Lucky for you, that’s where KORE1 can … Read more
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
Partnering with a recruiter has the power to take your career to the next level, unlocking unique employment opportunities and providing a great resource for industry insight. While some professionals believe that working with a recruiter is a one-time occurrence, it’s advantageous to develop a strong, long-term relationship with your recruiter. With their extensive knowledge … Read more
In the current full-employment landscape, IT professionals have the upper hand. Companies are bending over backwards looking for quality tech talent which, in theory, should make the job hunt easier than ever. The reality of the matter is, choosing the right position can be an even more difficult decision when there are a plethora of … Read more
Boston is thriving. By 2030, the city will have reached a population of 709,000, a number it has not seen since before 1960, and employees in the city are more productive than the average American worker. Boston’s tech sector is an integral part of the city’s success, with a mix of innovative startups and established … Read more
After a call for H-1B visa reform earlier this year, the talk surrounding the topic has been never-ending. Months later, there are still no concrete law changes or indications of what the future of the H-1B program will look like. This is causing mass confusion and concern for companies and job seekers everywhere who are … Read more
When we look at the Southern California tech industry, we see exceptional job growth and continually improving unemployment rates. But what does that mean for the typical IT jobseeker in LA and the surrounding metro area? It’s a sentiment we hear all too often as an LA-based IT staffing firm. No matter what the experience … Read more
