IT Staffing Industry News & Articles

Each year, Signature’s holiday charity campaign unites consultants, client partners, and employees around an opportunity to give. In upholding the company’s commitment to “Doing the Right Thing,” the campaign focuses on worthy charities that support local communities, and the company matches donations raised dollar for dollar. For 2018-2019, the charities of choice were Wounded Warrior Project® and Direct Relief®. Wounded Warrior Project® – Wounded Warrior Project[…]

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As thousands of cybersecurity professionals converge in San Francisco for the RSA Conference, it seems like a good time to weigh in on the certification debate. Specifically, there’s an annoying buzz claiming that softer analytics skills matter more than certifications. Some people even claim that security certifications detract from a résumé—would you buy into that? I don’t. My longtime experience in[…]

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Signature was honored to be recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the “Best Staffing Firms to Work For” for the ninth consecutive year. This accolade shines a light on the ongoing commitment of our clients, consultants, and internal team, to work together to find the right fit for our clients and consultants. Signature’s Founder and CEO, Dr. Jay Cohen, says, “We are[…]

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Signature Consultants has once again been honored with the Training Top 125 Award from Training magazine. For the third consecutive year, Signature Consultants’ employee development program received a top spot, advancing to 92nd from 106th in 2018. The Training Top 125 has been hailed as the industry’s premier learning award for the past 18 years. The award celebrates the innovators of corporate education and development for[…]

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While much is written about cybersecurity technology, I believe the most essential element for a successful cybersecurity plan—the cybersecurity professional—deserves greater focus. Here are my seven predictions for the 2019 cybersecurity hiring market. Government positions will add to increasing demand for talent. You’ve probably seen headlines about the Pentagon, the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) increasing their cybersecurity workforce.[…]

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If you’re a cybersecurity pro, the time is right for finding the job of your dreams. From my vantage point in the IT consultant and staffing industry, the signal lights for career advancement for the cybersecurity professional are turning green. If you’ve been wondering about improving your compensation, working on the latest technologies, or joining your dream company, the indicators are all “go for it.”[…]

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One of the common, and often unexpected, consequences of climbing the ranks at work? Loneliness. When you’re a regular rank-and-file employee, you may have less power, but you also have more peers. Your boss might drive you nuts, but you have team members to commiserate with. Your role might not be glamorous, but neither are those of your coworkers’. As you’re promoted, these things[…]

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Exit interviews, when you think about it, are the opposite of your original interview. During your final interview, you’re explaining why you’re leaving, and during your initial interview, you’re explaining why you want to be there in the first place. It might sound like a strange practice, but it’s invaluable to your soon-to-be former employer for you to complete an exit interview. Your answers[…]

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Getting a raise is a great feeling!   Asking for a raise? Um, not so much. Requesting a salary bump can be nerve-wracking and is often guided by unwritten rules. Even if your manager likes you and thinks you deserve more money, they might not have the ability to give it to you. And simply asking the wrong way can turn a[…]

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Choosing a career is one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever make—and like other important decisions, it’s hard to undo once you’ve made it. However, just because you’ve been working in a specific role or field for years doesn’t mean change is impossible. Here are three things to consider when you’re thinking about switching careers. Am I doing this for the right[…]

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