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Don't Let It Go To Your Head
Posted: 5/23/2013
By: Elias Cobb, Quantix, Inc. Recruiting Manager
Yes, the IT job market is pretty hot right now (especially if you are a mobile app developer and its still very strong for Java and C# developers too). But I have a few words of caution for you...
So, you have job offers pouring in. Its tempting to accept a job, then turn around and reject it when you get a better offer. But do this and you can get blackballed by a recruiter or a hiring manager. Believe me, both of those parties will remember you and will make sure to tell their friends who are in a position to hire that they should be careful with you. I know you need to do what is best for you and your family. No doubt about it. Just be careful of how you go about navigating these waters.
How do you best handle this? Make sure that you dont accept any offer that you are not totally happy with. If you have unresolved interviews, put the offer off for a few days and try and get feedback from any and all companies in which you are interested. If you do get an offer, ask for a few days to finish your interviews with other companies. Almost all reputable companies are going to allow you to do that-- they should want to make sure you really want to work for them before you accept an offer. Be careful of "promises" that are included with an offer that make the job seem more alluring. Ive seen many promises go unfulfilled-- make sure you really like the job and company in "pre-promise" state if you are going to take the job.
If you already did accept an offer, and then another one rolls in that seems better, be careful. Weigh all the options-- is this other offer truly better? Why? If there are tangible benefits that are plusses to you (time off, pay, etc.), take that back to the company with the first offer and be honest with them. They may be able to work something out with you. Also, keep in mind that no job is truly permanent, especially in IT. If you bail on the first company to go with the second and you live in a "small" IT market (like Denver), you may find some real ramifications to that decision. A bad reputation will precede you and may cost you jobs in the future. And if the first offer was so horrible in the first place, why would you have accepted it? The grass isnt always greener, as they say.
In the end, you do need to do what is best for you. Im just advising that you also weigh your future career moves into the decision and not solely base it on your current situation.
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Quantix, Inc. Expands National IT Staffing and Executive Search Presence
Posted: 1/23/2013
Quantix, Inc. Expands National IT Staffing and Executive Search Presence with New Atlanta Office
Quantix, Inc. will continue their IT recruiting legacy as the company expands their corporate growth with the opening of a new Atlanta office. As one of the nation's leading IT staffing and executive search provider, Quantix's new location will better serve and grow the client base throughout the southeast.
National IT staffing and executive search provider, Quantix, Inc., is proud to announce they have expanded with the opening of a new office located in Atlanta, Ga. As one of the nation's leading IT recruiting firms, Quantix is growing as they extend their service offerings throughout the southeast.
"I'm thrilled that we're opening an office in Atlanta. We've been providing services to our clients in the area for many years. Atlanta is a thriving city with a lot of potential. We want to be a part of it!" said John Hutchins, vice president of customer relations.
The corporate growth comes after the recent Inc. Magazine honor of Quantix, Inc. ranking as the 716th fastest growing private company on the 2012 annual Inc. 500|5000 list. The creativity, resilience and tenacity that has earned Quantix a spot among the 2012 Inc. 5000 elite will continued by the professional staffing team in Atlanta.
"Quantix is excited to have a presence in Atlanta and for the opportunity it gives us to reach markets throughout the southeastern U.S. This office represents a continuation of our corporate growth strategy to enable us to better serve our existing clients and grow our client base in the greater Atlanta area and throughout the southeast. Each member of our Atlanta team has over ten years experience in the industry and we look forward to them bringing this expertise into the local market. The next phase of our growth plan is launching our Minneapolis/St. Paul branch mid-year, 2013," said Jill Reynolds, president and CEO.
Quantix, Inc. focuses on creating, maintaining and improving relationships with their clients and the consultants who serve them. As Quantix's national presence grows, so too will their good reputation as measured by how the lives of customers, employees and the lives within a community are improved.
For more information please visit http://www.quantixinc.com/
About Quantix, Inc.
Since 2002, Quantix, Inc., a woman-owned corporation, has risen as a national leader in IT staffing and professional services. They deal openly and honestly with their clients and consultants and have built a solid reputation for integrity and consistent quality. Their goal is to become a member of their client's team, understand their hiring needs, and deliver targeted talent and services at reasonable rates. Quantix offers a full range of technology staffing services including contract, contract-to-hire, direct-hire, strategic staffing and executive search. They provide individual consultants and project teams to Fortune 500, 1000, mid-size companies, and governmental agencies across the country.
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