Q: Where did the crazy Hadoop name come from? A: It is the name of a pet elephant belonging to one of the Founder’s sons. In 2002 Doug Cutting (the one with the son and
A 2014 CareerBuilder study found that 43% of employers won’t consider a candidate who’s had short tenures with several employers. Why? 74% of those candidates won’t stay with a firm longer than two years. But
Accepted a new job? Check. Ready to relocate? Check. Transition plan in place? Ummmm…What transition plan? How well you handle the exit from your current company is a measure of your level of professionalism. Word
Lee Miller, Adjunct Professor at Columbia University, says, “Rather than dread this question, a well-prepared candidate should welcome this inquiry. Properly answered, this question puts the candidate in the driver’s seat. It gives her an
With the relentless snow and ice storms hitting huge swaths of the country this winter, it pays to be prepared if you need to cancel your interview. Here is a checklist to follow for weather
An Indeed study found that 33% of the job vacancies in the U.S. remain open for more than three months. The cost of these unfilled jobs is estimated at $160 billion a year.
