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EdgeLink Wins ClearlyRated’s 2019 Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Diamond Awards

by EdgeLink on February 7, 2019 in Awards

 

PORTLAND, OR – February 7, 2019 – EdgeLink, a leading employment agency in the technology industry, announced today that they have won ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and placed talent. Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing winners have proven to be industry […]

 

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How to Tackle the Portland Networking Scene as a Woman in Tech

by Shannon Malcom Peters on January 16, 2019 in Candidate Networking

 

Only 25% of IT jobs are held by women, despite the fact that women make up over half of the professional jobs in the U.S. Because of the disparity between the genders, working in the tech industry can be an isolating experience for many women – but it doesn’t have to be. The Portland community […]

 

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What Denver IT Professionals Are Looking for in Their Next Employer

by Will Kennedy on January 8, 2019 in IT Insights, IT Recruiters, IT Staffing, Job Market

 

In recent years, Denver has become a tech hub, attracting professionals and businesses from across the nation. Even still, finding IT talent in the region poses a major challenge. The growing metro area boasts a low unemployment rate of just 2.6%, accompanied by growing skills gaps. Attracting top talent now requires more than just a […]

 

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Running While Corporate: When One Door Closes, Another Opens

by Graham Shalvoy on December 20, 2018 in General Business

 

In November of 2018, Corinne and I were scheduled to run The North Face Endurance Challenge in San Francisco. It’s an elite level race with very heavy competition in every event. I signed up for the half marathon and Corinne signed up for the marathon. While we would have loved to run the same event, […]

 

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Why Portland is a Great Destination for IT Professionals

by EdgeLink on November 27, 2018 in EdgeLink Oregon

 

It’s no wonder that Portland topped Forbes’ list of best places for businesses and careers across the nation.  Since 2010, Portland has grown by over 60,000 residents, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Between rising household incomes and a low state unemployment rate (just 3.5%), the city is one of a kind. Aptly […]

 

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