Arguably the most vital part of every company’s organization is technology. The technology industry is ever-changing and evolving and is a constant source of hiring for all of Arrow’s clients. With that in mind, we decided to interview the Directors and leaders of Arrow’s technology team, Annie Canfield and Alex Romano, to gain more insight into this area, share helpful interview tips and to learn more about the team!
What are the main core buckets of technology recruiting?
- Infrastructure
- Application Development (also referred to as Software Engineering)
- Data Science / Data Engineering
- Digital Transformation
- Quantitative Development
- Project Management
- Business Analytics
What tips would you have for a hopeful technology professional who is just starting out?
AR: Make sure to get your name out there! Reach out to agency recruiters (like Arrow) to work with them in the hope of finding a new job. Be open. Specifically for an entry-level role, start applying proactively for jobs, reach out, and follow-up!
AC: Following up with HR or the interviewer makes you memorable. As a recruiter myself, I am more inclined to reach out to someone who applies for a job and then messages me on LinkedIn. I know they are serious about their search. Your profile is the biggest way for recruiters to look at you. The bullets listed on your resume should mirror the description on your LinkedIn profile. We search your profile for key words to see what roles you would be best for and learn more about you.
What would you say to a more seasoned professional interviewing for a new role?
AR & AC: Preparation is key! Research the company, be ready for technical questions, understand why the firm may be interested in you and your background. The hiring managers want to know that you are serious about the role and making a job move and that you are dialed in on educating them about your experience. Do not get stuck on the little things in your background – it’s important to look at the big picture and what you have accomplished as well as what you can bring to the table.
What are some improvements you would make when looking over an IT resume?
AC: It is vital to have clean formatting of your resume, complete with bullet points. Tailor your resume to reflect what job you are applying for. Candidates often forget to take this step and take time on their resume. When applying for different jobs, add technical components that align with the role you are applying for. Don’t keep the interviewers guessing, list all the pertinent information on your resume.
AR: To improve your resume, remember to add any necessary licenses and skills to your resume. It is crucial to list specific projects you’ve worked on, including these adds experience and relevance to what you have done.
Why should IT professionals work with Arrow when seeking a new role? What sets Arrow apart?
AR: At Arrow, we really take the time to sit down with our candidates and prep them over video before an interview. By taking that extra time, we are able to give you the tools required to be successful in the interview. We not only have close relationships with our clients, but we pride ourselves on being just as close to our candidates. Candidate trust is so important to us.
AC: We want to work with you for the long term, not just to fill the job today. We want to build relationships and give insight into the current market over the duration of your career. At Arrow, we are not transactional; we want to build trust and longevity. We ask questions to better understand who you are and what you want. We then are able to advocate for you in the best way possible.
What is the best part of your day?
AC & AR: The best part is extending a job offer to a candidate. It’s a win, win, win scenario. We help a client fill a role, we change the candidate’s life, and we get to make an impact.
To work with Alex or Annie, please visit their profiles or email info@arrowsearchpartners.com.