Blog

While the tech industry is ever changing, so is the market these days. The tech world is staying active and innovative which keeps hardware and software consultants in demand, but with unemployment being at 8.4% it makes it more challenging to set yourself apart from the competition. Here at Triple Crown we take great pride in having a thorough vetting process that ensures our tech consultants that we partner with not only meet our standards,Read more

A great recruiter-contractor partnership can be powerful. Whether a contractor is actively or passively job searching, a recruiter makes the process more efficient by identifying the opportunities that align with priorities, experience, wants and needs. The day-to-day reality of this relationship can be full of misconceptions and misunderstandings, especially if expectations have not been set correctly. The 4 Things I Wish Contractors Knew We Make Mutual Matches I recently spoke with an engineer in myRead more

Throughout 2019 we saw strong demand across the country for senior-level hardware and software engineers, and an increase in some locations like parts of California and in the Greater Boston Area. We saw an interest in emerging technologies and skill sets as well as a need for some of the traditional, or core engineering, competencies. With 2020 gearing up to be another promising year for hardware and software engineers, here is a recap as wellRead more

“Gig” work – that is, freelancing, consulting or contracting work – is what has given rise to the gig economy. It centers around independent contractors working short-term, gig assignments before moving onto another contract. And it’s booming. Last year, Forbes reported that 36 percent of U.S. workers are in the gig economy, which works out to approximately 57 million people. What may have started out as some engineers’ side hustle, that is working contracts orRead more

Today’s hardware engineers have diverse roles with diverse responsibilities. Not only do they work with physical products, but they also work with the end users of those products… READ MORE…

Experience and education might get you an interview, but it’s your soft skills that get you hired. The ability to communicate and collaborate effectively does not come with a certification and cannot always be easily quantified, which is why it’s important to consciously share your soft skills with hiring managers during the interview process, especially for technology professionals. In a tight tech-talent market – like the one we’re in – soft skills are arguably moreRead more

Most everyone, but especially senior technical professionals, know the importance of having a well-written and concise resume. As someone with this level of IT, you have likely been on both sides of the desk – meaning, in addition to applying for positions and projects throughout your own career, you have also helped make hiring decisions. As you know, this one document can oftentimes be the difference between a second look, and a phone call orRead more

Both pros on the interview circuit and engineers just getting started can benefit from taking a step back to these five basic interviewing tips. We’re lucky to get face-to-face with some amazing talent, and we’ve seen some pretty experienced developers stumble by not being prepared to make the right impression with a hiring manager. So, we put our heads together at Triple Crown to remind you of these essential interviewing tactics to remember before headingRead more

For candidates and recruiters alike, navigating the job market is a balance between reaching your common goal of landing a job placement, and not over stepping each other’s boundaries along the way. READ MORE…

After all that hard work, applications and interviews, you’ve landed a promising job offer. Before you jump and say “Yes!” take time to review your experience and what you know about the role to decipher if it’s the right move for you. READ MORE…