The last two years have definitely been candidate-friendly hiring markets in the extreme.  And 2023 doesn’t look like it will be much different, especially for knowledge workers of all stripes. We know, we know, we’re not quite finished with 2022 yet. But with the holidays right around the corner, we thought we’d offer some recruiting […]

Congratulations, you landed your dream job! Now you want to make it through that critical first three to six months. Or maybe you’re still looking for your dream job? At Patel Consultants, we help exceptional candidates like you with the tools you need to take control of your professional career.  In this post, we’ll discuss […]

Contract staffing is not a panacea for solving all of your workforce challenges.  But depending on your job requirements, it can be an excellent solution to fill IT jobs. This post will discuss the strategic use of contract staffing solutions and contract workers to fill critical IT needs in companies of all sizes and scopes.  […]

In today’s dynamic job market, finding your dream job requires more than just submitting resumes and waiting for a response. It demands a proactive approach that utilizes the full potential of professional networking platforms. Among these, LinkedIn stands out as a powerhouse for career growth and job hunting. In this blog post, we’ll explore how […]

It may be a job hunter’s market, but that doesn’t make it any easier for a specific candidate to stand out from the crowd. Your resume serves as your calling card—your first introduction to a potential new employer. While your education and experience are just as important as they ever were, today’s job hunters also […]

Work-life balance may sound like just another buzzword. But it’s grounded in solid research. Employees are not robots. They can’t perform at their peak if they’re exhausted, burned out, or worried about what’s happening in their personal lives. And increasingly, potential new hires are refusing to apply at companies that don’t offer a strong work-life […]

We are living in the era of the Great Resignation and the Great Reshuffle. Employees are taking a hard look at their current career trajectories, and a lot of people are not only changing jobs, but also industries. For many, IT seems like an unattainable goal due to some common myths and misconceptions. Yet the […]

As if employers haven’t had enough to worry about in recent years with the pandemic and then the Great Resignation, now there is a new trend that is troubling hiring managers: candidate ghosting. This occurs when you have multiple contacts with a promising prospect, and perhaps even an interview or two, only to have the […]

All managers need certain technical skills, also known as hard skills. Depending on your industry, these might include strategic planning, cloud computing, or marketing. But these talents are not enough on their own. To truly be an effective leader, you also need a variety of soft skills. Here is what you should know. What Are […]

Millennials now make up about half the workforce in the United States, but many managers are unsure of how best to fulfill their needs. In today’s tight labor market, you can’t afford to get it wrong. Millennial employees know they have options, and they are not as committed as past generations to remaining with the […]