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The Think IT Association, a peer-to-peer professional development network from York Solutions, brings together exceptional IT leaders from many industries and backgrounds. Think IT is designed to help IT professionals connect with one another to ask questions, share ideas, and advance their skills and careers. Think IT has more than 3,500 members separated into seven…
Employers across many industries are suffering from a talent gap – but this shortage is especially critical in tech jobs. In the 2016 Talent Shortage Survey, published by ManpowerGroup, IT staff jobs ranked second among the top in-demand roles worldwide. This was a jump of seven places in the global ranking, marking the biggest shift…
In today’s job market, both employers and job seekers are facing challenges. There is a shortage of skilled workers – particularly for tech positions – and millions of people are unemployed or underemployed, while critical jobs remain unfilled. York Solutions’ Barriers to Entry program (B2E) is working to be part of the solution to this…
There is a disconnect in the current job market. Job seekers grumble that they send out dozens of resumes and rarely get an interview. Employers complain that there are not nearly enough qualified applicants for the jobs they need to fill. According to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 6.1 million…
When U.S. service members move from the military into civilian life, it’s not always a smooth transition. Composed of 20.4 million men and women in 2017 – about 8% of the adult population – veterans are a large and diverse group. They offer a wide range of capabilities and qualifications that could help fill talent…
Too often, LinkedIn is an under-utilized social network. You set up your profile and then forget about it… until you find yourself looking for a new job. Then it’s a mad scramble to update your information and connect with long-lost friends who might be able to help you out. But this is not the best…
Hiring a dream team is the most important step your company can take to be successful. Of course, what you do at your organization is meaningful. You care about the services or products you provide. But it’s who does this work that truly matters. Your employees bring your mission to life, connecting with your clients…
York Solutions’ Managed Service Solution (MS3) is a collaborative and customized program that helps clients hire and build teams of top IT contract talent efficiently and effectively. MS3 shifts the burden of selection, onboarding and off-boarding from the client to York Solutions. The Challenge The client, a private company that provides education assessments for K-12…
A well-written, accurate job description is a powerful recruitment tool. It clearly outlines the responsibilities, skills, and qualifications the ideal candidate should possess. It also highlights the unique values, culture, and growth opportunities that your company has to offer. An effective job description benefits both job seekers and hiring managers. Qualified candidates know immediately if they…
When the right team is brought together, amazing things are created, and seemingly impossible feats are accomplished. Like Edison and Tesla, Jordan and Pippen, or Ricky Bobby and Cal Naughton Jr. (Shake & Bake!). Building the right mix of individuals is not like doing a puzzle where every piece has only one correct place it…