You can import the talent and keep the knowledge capital right here at home (where H1b holders pay taxes and contribute to our economy). Or, you can further restrict access and drive jobs off-shore. Regardless, the work must get done. If it’s an issue of abuse regulate it further. In STEM, there just isn’t enough… Read more »
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Punishment v. Crime
After 30+ years in the staffing industry I’ve seen one or 2 “phony baloney” resumes (sarcasm!). But never have I seen one that would have landed the author in the cooler…… Read about what’s going on 11,000 miles away from the east coast of the US.
Veterans Day 2019 – Deeply Grateful
On behalf of the entire team at BHT Staffing and Vets4IT.com, our sincerest thanks to all those incredibly brave people who have protected us each and every day against those that would love to take it all away.
Job Hunting-“A” candidates bomb too!
As recruiters, there’s just so much we can do to guide a “qualified candidate” through the interview process. Unfortunately, we lose 100% control of the situation once the candidate gets off the phone after a thorough prep call for the interview. What do they say, “you can lead the horse to water, but you can… Read more »
Cognizant – Up to 12,000 layoffs in India
What’s going on in India? Cognizant announced via “The Times of India” newspaper, significant layoffs in the coming months. Read on…..
H-1B New System for 2020
USCIS will be moving to a new electronic system for the 2020 H-1B Petitioning Season. Experts warn of a potential disaster if released without thorough testing. Read On…………
US Senators Push Google to Convert IC’s to FTE
Ten Democratic senators sent a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai calling for the company to convert its 120,000 temporary and contract workers into traditionally employed, full-time workers, The New York Times reported. Senators signing the letter included presidential candidates Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren
Critical to Prepare for Your interview
Preparation, by far is the key to your success on an interview….unless you’re one of “those” that got an A+ on every test without studying. Per a share on LI from Wendy Plante, Senior Director, NYU Langone Health here is an outstanding read to get you ready…………..
Huge Cyber Security Opportunities Await
Despite increased investments in Cyber Security training and education, the global demand severely outstrips the available supply.. Job postings and salaries outpace most if not all other areas in IT including AI and Data Science…… Read More per HRDIVE…………
Alternative Route to Full Time Employment
More consultants/contingent workers are looking to Contract to Hire (Temp to Perm) as their way into a company as an FTE. Per SIA, read more……..