Jobs In Tech

Today’s episode discusses the world of tech and benefits and the differences between contract and direct hires. As the tech industry grows and more and the need for top talent rises, there are times to hire someone long-term, and times when a contract hire is the best choice. Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape and the importance of identifying whether you, as a company, should hire a contract worker for a short-term project, or a long-term employee who can continue to work at and benefit your company. 

“I mean especially now with the gig economy, so many companies actually utilize contractors. Most people don’t even realize that. So, yes, I think we are going to see more and more project-based work. I mean, primarily that’s where we deal with a lot of our people, and it is more of that contract side, because of their specialties niche. People who focus on certain software, are only needed for 6 months to 9 months, and then that’s it.”

Brad Anderson, CEO of TechBridge, a Salt Lake City IT staffing company, and Bobby Glen James, Author, Speaker, and founder of BoTecha IT Support discuss the different roles of contract workers and direct hires, as well as when you should hire each and how they can benefit you. Hear these tech experts discuss this important topic in this week’s episode of the New IT podcast episode, “Contract, or Direct Hire?”

For more information on IT staffing and recruiting in Salt Lake City, visit https://techbridgeinc.com

Today’s episode discusses the world of tech, and you can find IT success in such a competitive and ever-growing industry. With more tech positions than ever, how can you set yourself apart and pave your own path to IT success? Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape and the importance of focusing on yourself in a way that will help you adapt to that landscape. How can you set yourself apart and find success in the world of IT? Find out in this week’s episode!

“From what I see, and what I tell my candidates and people that are first starting out, whether they’re a software engineer, software developer, it doesn’t matter. Find something that you’re
passionate about, and learn everything you can about it. Take certifications if they offer them.”

Brad Anderson, CEO of TechBridge, a Salt Lake City IT staffing company, and Bobby Glen James, Author, Speaker, and founder of BoTecha IT Support discuss IT success and how you can obtain it. Hear these tech experts discuss the tech growth, important tech skills, and how you can find success in this week’s episode of the New IT podcast episode, “IT Success!”.

For more information on IT staffing and recruiting in Salt Lake City, visit https://techbridgeinc.com

Today’s episode discusses the role of recruiting agencies in the IT industry and whether or not they are beneficial for tech companies looking for top talent. Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape, as well as the role that recruiting agencies have in locating and placing top tech talent. The importance of hiring tech talent shouldn’t be left to HR who potentially doesn’t understand tech. Rather, recruiting companies can identify the perfect qualified fit for your team. Why should you, as a tech company, use a recruiter to find top talent? Find out in this week’s episode!

“Why should you hire a recruiter? Because we know how to understand your needs, we work with you, and we understand what it is you’re trying to look for in a candidate. Then we take that information and we do our job to find those candidates. So, we know how to position it best to make it more attractive. As an HR person or a hiring manager, you may not have those skills to be able say this is the right choice.” 

Brad Anderson, CEO of TechBridge, a Salt Lake City IT staffing company, and Bobby Glen James, Author, Speaker, and founder of BoTecha IT Support discuss the role and benefits of using a recruiting agency to find and hire top tech talent for your company. Hear these tech experts discuss the tech industry, the need for top talent, and how you can locate the perfect candidate in this week’s episode of the New IT podcast episode, “Recruiting Fee”.

For more information on IT staffing and recruiting in Salt Lake City, visit https://techbridgeinc.com

Today’s episode discusses the use and effectiveness of working with a recruiter in the IT industry. Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape, and dive into the reasons why a candidate looking for work should use a recruiter to help find the perfect position! While looking for a job may seem straightforward, there are many benefits to working with a recruitment agency that could land you a position you otherwise may not have access to. Why should you use a recruiter in the IT industry? Find out in this week’s episode!

“On average, for a software engineer job, each company gets about 500 resumes. How are you going to compete with 500 other people If all your doing is submitting the resume? As a recruiter, it’s our job. Because we like to connect with people, and we like to connect with hiring managers, it’s our job to know who’s looking in the market and what companies are looking for. We have the insight and knowledge.”

Brad Anderson, CEO of TechBridge, a Salt Lake City IT staffing company, and Bobby Glen James, Author, Speaker, and founder of BoTecha IT Support discuss IT candidates looking for work in the tech industry should use a recruiter to help in their search. Hear these tech experts discuss the role and benefits of recruiters, as well as how they can help you personally! Hear all about this subject in this week’s episode of the New IT podcast episode, “Friend or Foe?”

For more information on IT staffing and recruiting in Salt Lake City, visit https://techbridgeinc.com

Today’s episode discusses the importance of leadership in the IT industry. Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape, as well as the role and responsibility of tech leaders. Understanding leadership and how it has changed over the years is crucial to the success of your company. What’s more, knowing how to grow as a leader and how to lead your team is necessary to successfully lead your team from where they are, to where you want them to be! How can you grow as a successful leader in IT? Find out in this week’s episode!

“It’s pretty unwise to not work on yourself. So being able to work on yourself and still continue down your career path are two things that should be prioritized. So not only technology, not just broadening your technology bandwidth, but also your personal development. That is what personal development is. It’s personally growing yourself as a leader personally.”

Brad Anderson, CEO of TechBridge, a Salt Lake City IT staffing company, and Bobby Glen James, Author, Speaker, and founder of BoTecha IT Support discuss the important role of leadership in IT. Here these tech experts discuss leadership qualifications, as well as how to grow your own leadership abilities. Hear all about this subject in this week’s episode of the New IT podcast episode, “Leadership Or Bust”.

For more information on IT staffing and recruiting in Salt Lake City, visit https://techbridgeinc.com

Today’s episode discusses the importance of culture in the IT industry. Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape, as well as the role of women in tech, and the unique challenges they face. Understanding the benefits and insights of women in tech can help your company grow, but it’s equally important to understand the challenges they face and how, as an IT manager, you can help them succeed. Does your company do well with women in tech? Find out in this week’s episode!

“I think it’s changing now because there are a lot more programs for girls in tech. It’s being exposed more and I think it’s becoming more normal. However, it’s still hard because you always have to prove yourself because they feel like tech is the boys club, and you don’t belong… That’s just what it is because it’s a male-dominant field. And, honestly, every job that I have had in the past, once they got to know me, and once I proved myself, they’ll flat-out say, “We took a test on you and, you know, it was a gamble” like, they didn’t think I had the skills or the qualifications because I was a woman, and they’re surprised. It’s like they’re giving me a compliment, but it’s also an insult.”

Brad Anderson, CEO of TechBridge, a Salt Lake City IT staffing company, and Bobby Glen James, Author, Speaker, and founder of BoTecha IT Support discuss the roles and benefits of women in tech as well as the unique challenges they face in the IT industry. With thoughts and insight from guest speaker Damica Lowe, here all about this subject in this week’s episode of the New IT podcast episode, “Women In Tech”.

For more information on IT staffing and recruiting in Salt Lake City, visit https://techbridgeinc.com

Today’s episode discusses the importance of culture in the IT industry. Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape, as well as how culture, and hiring for culture, can shape and affect the IT workplace. Understanding the importance of work culture, and how to find top talent that fits within that culture are both crucial to the long-term success of your company! Does your company have a good work culture? Find out in this week’s episode!

“Ultimately, culture is understanding the vision of where the company is going

and how you can fit into the model of where the company is going. If you could see

yourself being a part of that, in my opinion, that’s culture. And that’s what companies are looking forward to seeing.” 

Brad Anderson, CEO of TechBridge, a Salt Lake City IT staffing company, and Bobby Glen James, Author, Speaker, and founder of BoTecha IT Support discuss the importance of culture in the IT workplace, and how hiring employees who fit within that culture can lend to the success of your company. Find out more in the New IT podcast episode, “Culture, Culture, Culture.”

For more information on IT staffing and recruiting in Salt Lake City, visit https://techbridgeinc.com

Today’s episode discusses the “4 No’s” in the IT industry. Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape, as well as 4 decisions your IT staff should never make! The role of managers in the IT field is essential, and certain decisions should always be made by those in charge. So what 4 decisions should your IT staff should never make? Find out in this week’s episode!

“The whole key of what were talking about today is that some decisions need to come from a business level, and not a technology level… So for example, IT staff should not make their own budget. I mean, I think if youre making your own budget you’re free to make it as large as you want. So who’s to say what is really needed and what’s not.” 

Brad Anderson, CEO of TechBridge, a Salt Lake City IT staffing company, and Bobby Glen James, Author, Speaker, and founder of BoTecha IT Support discuss the important role of IT managers in decisions making and how letting your IT staff make certain decisions could have a negative impact on your company. Find out more n the New IT podcast episode, “4 No’s”.

For more information on IT staffing and recruiting in Salt Lake City, visit https://techbridgeinc.com

Today’s episode discusses the “manager mindset” in the IT industry. Brad and Bobby discuss the changing IT landscape, as well as the role that managers have in the IT field. Management is an important and crucial aspect of any business, but many IT managers fail to develop the right mindset. So what is the right mindset, and how can you get it? Find out in this week’s episode!

“Say somebody wants to grow their career. They’re thinking not only hey, I’ve been a developer. I’ve been a lead, I’ve been an architect, my next step should be a management position. My advice to them would be that you’ve got to be well-rounded not just in technology, but also well-rounded in business”

Brad Anderson, CEO of TechBridge, a Salt Lake City IT staffing company, and Bobby Glen James, Author, Speaker, and founder of BoTecha IT Support discuss the important role and impact of a manager and their mindset in the IT industry in the New IT podcast episode, “Manager Mindset”.

For more information on IT staffing and recruiting in Salt Lake City, visit https://techbridgeinc.com

Today’s episode discusses overqualified employees in the IT industry and how hiring managers ought to look at applicants they deem “overqualified”. Brad and Bobby discuss the ever-changing world of IT, as well as the advantages and disadvantages that can come with hiring an overqualified employee. Hear what these tech experts have to say on the subject in this week’s episode.

“We’re in a time where people want to educate themselves, and people want to continue down that path of making sure that they can provide value to a company. So people are getting extra certifications, people are going to school longer, people are doing more to better themselves, and they want to promote that so what’s actually happening is they’re excited to share their experiences and everything that they’re doing. But as it turns out, it’s starting to backfire on them.”

Brad Anderson, CEO of TechBridge, a Salt Lake City IT staffing company, and Bobby Glen James, Author, Speaker, and founder of BoTecha IT Support discuss “overqualified employees” in the IT industry in the New IT podcast episode, “Overqualified”

For more information on IT staffing and recruiting in Salt Lake City, visit https://techbridgeinc.com