Shortage of human talent in IT
The global labor market has encountered different challenges. Quarantine, teleworking, massive layoffs, and process automation are some aspects that have affected all levels of the organization, which have seen the need to take specific measures to mitigate the inconveniences that may arise. In this stage of new normality, where the pandemic of covid-19 accelerated and […]
Hackathons in Human Resources
The word “hackathon” comes from the union of two words, hack and marathon. Hackathons are short events generally organized by technology companies or organizations; and whose objective is to devise, develop and present a more innovative solution to a problem, hence the two words that make up its name. At hackathons, programmers come together for […]
Artificial intelligence in recruitment
The Artificial Intelligence or AI concept refers to a computer or machine with a program that, if used right, can understand problems and solve them. One of the attributes of AI is that it can display different human abilities such as learning, understanding, reasoning, sensory functions, etc. Another characteristic is that it shows its results […]
Employer Branding in Human Resources
One of the most precious elements for a company is the brand. For this reason, the management of it represents a fundamental action for each company. Companies usually focus their brand management or branding on improving their products, but it is also crucial to work on internal branding, i.e. focusing on employees. The concept of […]
How to become a freelance recruiter
Being an independent worker is an alternative that more and more Human Resources professionals are taking nowadays. However, being a recruiter, headhunter, or freelance HR consultant is not as simple as it seems. There are indeed great flexibility, freedom, and opportunity to grow and improve your earnings according to your efforts. But it requires work […]
How to conduce a good remote interview
As the COVID-19 pandemic forces more people (including recruiters) to work remotely, remote job interviews are becoming increasingly common. However, this is something that could intimidate even the most experienced recruiter. It happens because, while the fundamentals of traditional interviewing are still valid for videoconferencing, a remote interview comes with an extra set of challenges […]
Demand for COBOL programmers nowadays
COBOL or Common Business-Oriented Language, as its name indicates, is a high-level programming language for business applications. It was created in 1959 by CODASYL, a consortium of computer industries whose main goal was to regulate the development of a programming language suitable for use in different computers. They based on Rear Admiral Grace Hopper’s work […]
Tips for remote recruitment in selection processes
These days, the COVID-19, or coronavirus, has pushed recruiters to reinvent and make more flexible their recruiting style so that they can continue to carry out recruitment processes without risking the health of its applicants. Therefore, many of these companies have begun to implement a remote recruitment method. If your company has just adopted a […]
How much do developers make in Latin America?
For every IT recruiter and software development manager, it is essential to keep up with the salaries paid in the market. It allows putting the income expectations of candidates for programmer positions in perspective, budgeting the cost of hiring or for a project, and being willing to make a suitable offer. The following is a […]
Benefits of Using Evalart Programming Tests
Evaluating IT profiles, specifically, developers have always implied a complex process. Technical interviews are useful, but they tend to favor those candidates who know how to sell themselves best. Although knowing how to sell yourself is important, it is not one of the most important factors in a developer’s job. Theoretical written tests help but […]
