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3 Secrets To Recruiting Tech Talent In Tough Markets

BY Shane SnowWed Jan 25, 2012

Running a tech company and looking for Ruby developers? Got a “great idea” for a startup, and all you need is a programmer? Congratulations! You’ve just joined the 10,000 other geeks in the same coder-starved boat, especially if you live in a tech hub like Silicon Valley or New York. Fortunately for cash-strapped startups, money and perks aren't the answer to hiring talent. READ»

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Talented Terrors, "Bless Their Hearts," And Other Job Candidates You Should Avoid Like The Plague

BY Mark MurphyFri Dec 9, 2011

If the only change you made at your company was to avoid hiring the people who are likely to fail, you’d have twice as many high performers. Imagine the monumental successes you’d be racking up with double the uber-achievers you've got now. Here's how to recognize the people you shouldn't hire--even if they look great on paper. READ»

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Why Digital Talent Doesn’t Want To Work At Your Company

BY Aaron ShapiroThu Oct 27, 2011

If you're not attracting the right talent to your company, it's not because you’re a consumer packaged goods company, rather than Google. It’s not because your salaries are too low, or because you don’t offer free food and laundry services. It’s because you’re not providing them the right opportunity. READ»

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Silicon Valley's New Hiring Strategy

BY E.B. boydMon Oct 3, 2011

In Silicon Valley, some dare to ask: Why hire a PhD, when a self-taught kid is just as good?READ»

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Job Interview Tips: How to Ace the Job Interview and Get Hired - Even in a Recession

BY Jay HofmeisterSun Jun 21, 2009

Get hired faster even in a recession! Once You Get the Job Interview, Here Are Your Next Steps...READ»