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Patriot Talent Solutions has put together a list of top tips and articles to assist you as you search for IT and tech jobs in Knoxville, TN. Find resources for job seeking, interviewing, writing your resume, and more from our professional recruiters. View our resources!
Interview Nerves? Here’s How to Handle Them.
If it’s been a while since your last job interview, you may feel slightly more nervous than normal leading up to the interview day. While everyone handles nerves differently, our IT recruiters have a few suggestions that may help you find a sense of calm, so you can...
What is a “Contract-to-Hire” Position, and Is It a Good Option for Your Next IT Career Move?
What is a Contract-to-hire job?You may be familiar with traditional direct-hire and contract employment. However, did you know there is a hybrid employment option called “contract-to-hire”? If you prefer working directly for a company but want to test the waters...
Stay Organized While Searching for Your Next IT Job
Let’s face it — job searching isn’t a task most people enjoy. The process can feel overwhelming and exhausting at times—and without good organization, it can be challenging to keep up with the jobs you’ve applied for and where you are in each interview process. If you...
How Working with Patriot Talent Solutions Can Benefit Your Company
Hiring has its challenges. Sifting through applications, organizing interviews, worrying about making the wrong hire — the time-consuming tasks and frustrations that accompany hiring new employees can feel stressful and exhausting. This is why recruiting companies...
Our Top Tips to Get Noticed by IT Recruiters on LinkedIn
How To Get Noticed by IT Recruiters on LinkedinOn average, eight people are hired every minute on LinkedIn. Will you be one of them in 2023? If you’re in the market for a new IT job this year, we have a few tips to help you improve your LinkedIn profile and get...
Tidy Up Your Digital Life During National Clean Up Your Computer Month
Clean Up Your Digital LifeIf you’re setting personal and professional habits in the new year, you may be overlooking one important area: your digital life! January is National Clean Up Your Computer Month and a great time to tidy up your digital space and create new...
Preparing to Make an IT Career Move in the New Year
Is finding a new IT job a goal for the new year? At Patriot, we know a career change may make you feel less than jolly this holiday season, but we are here to help! If you are contemplating a new path in the IT industry, looking for opportunities to advance in your...
Why Tampa is a Great City for IT Professionals
Tampa is rapidly becoming one of the nation’s fastest-growing technology hubs and is home to more than 25% of Florida’s IT jobs. This tech industry growth combined with beautiful weather and abundant activities makes Tampa an excellent city for IT professionals...
Why You Should Start Your IT Career in Knoxville
Many IT jobs offer the flexibility of working remotely, which gives you the freedom to decide where you want to live. Whether entering the IT workforce or already working remotely in IT, we recommend considering Knoxville, Tennessee as your place to call home. Patriot...
3 Benefits of Working with an IT Recruiter During Your Job Search
You may think the first step of job searching is to head straight to the online job boards where you will find hundreds of job descriptions you need to read thoroughly to decide if you want to apply. This method can feel overwhelming and let’s be honest, you may not...
Handling a Counteroffer from Your Current IT Employer
Taking a new step in your IT career requires a bit of bravery. Let’s face it. Change can be uncomfortable! After you land a new IT job, you work up the courage to walk into your boss's office or hit “send” on your resignation letter. You feel a wave of relief before...
3 Tips for Answering the Weaknesses Question in an IT Job Interview
Your resume made a great impression on the hiring manager, and now it’s time to prepare for the job interview. No matter how many times you’ve sat across the table from a potential employer, interviews are almost always a bit nerve-wracking, especially when they ask...
Determining Work Priorities for Your Next IT Career Move
Priorities for your IT Job in Knoxville TNIn today’s work culture, we are seeing job seekers prioritize career satisfaction in addition to career success, and many companies are rising to meet the demand. At Patriot Talent Solutions, we meet with IT job candidates...
Expand Your Network
How to Make Connections and Grow Your Career in the IT Industry You may believe networking is just something you do when you’re searching for your next IT job, but the truth is networking is important at every stage of your career! At Patriot Talent Solutions, we...
Curious about Contracting in the IT Industry?
Learn Why Patriot Talent Solutions is a Great Place to Work We often find that many IT professionals are intrigued by the idea of contracting but concerned about the lack of benefits and job security. Does this sound like you? Well, let us put your mind at ease. At...
Don’t Nix Networking
Everyone has heard the saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Though this statement shouldn’t be taken in the most literal sense, when it comes to seeking new job opportunities, most people do find new career moves through networking. According to a...
Digging Into Diversity
Diversity. Despite great strides over the past fifty years, the American workplace still has a diversity problem with plenty of room for improvement. What better time than now to consider how to continue implementing diversity into your work culture? Like technology,...
How to Land Your Dream Job: The First 30-90 Days on the Job
Now that the resume writing and interviews are over and the new hire paperwork has been completed, most job seekers would assume that the hard work is over. The first 30-90 days on a job is often considered a trial run - or contract, in some cases - so creating good...