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Feb 20, 2019
2 min

Finding the Right Culture Fit: 3 Tips for Jobseekers

Landing the perfect job is never as easy as 1-2-3. First begins the search, which in itself is tough to narrow down to one you’ll love, based simply on a job description. Then, you have to tailor your resume to put your best foot forward, go through the interview process, convince them you are the right choice, actually get hired and then…cross your fingers that you won’t completely hate it. Long story short, it’s hard to get a sense of a company’s culture before you’re hired

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Ask the Expert: Top Tips for Job Seekers from a Tech Recruiter

Kate Iverson

Oct 11, 2018
2 min

Ask the Expert: Top Tips for Job Seekers from a Tech Recruiter

Vettanna’s own Kerri Jacobson took time out of her busy schedule to chat with us about how you can do better when approaching a recruiter or employer. Even the most seasoned pro can make simple missteps, so keeping these tips in mind ensures you’ll be putting your best foot forward — and hopefully help score you the job of your dreams. It’s extremely important to ask questions — despite the job looking great on paper. Understanding the dynamic and culture of the company you’v

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gauravpatwardhan

Sep 20, 2018
2 min

Top 3 Keys Skills for QA Engineers

QA and Testing are terms that are often used interchangeably. But Quality Assurance is a prevention and Testing is detection. To be a good QA Engineer is a combination of multiple skills which either you have naturally or develop along the way. Companies hire QA Engineers to make sure the product or an application which they are delivering is bug free (or an acceptable amount of bugs) and provide good user experience. I've been in QA for over 15 years; here's my tips on the

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Top Skills for Being a Kick Ass Big Data Taxomonist

Kate Iverson

Sep 6, 2018
2 min

Top Skills for Being a Kick Ass Big Data Taxomonist

We sat down with big data taxonomy pioneer and Vettanna co-owner, John Flaa, for some tips on what makes a great taxonomist — and he surely didn’t disappoint. As John puts it: "Big data taxonomy is the thoughtful organization and classification of information." Well-designed taxonomies are intuitive to users, can increase productivity and/or sales, and can be leveraged to drive company initiatives. Good taxonomies are intuitive to users and help people find what they want qu

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4 Tips for Digital Relationship Building

Kate Iverson

Aug 16, 2018
3 min

4 Tips for Digital Relationship Building

Oh, networking. It goes hand in hand with doing business. Thanks to the internet, we’ve been able to open channels of communication and connect with each other like never before. Not only do we have access to pretty much infinite information, but also a wide variety of tools designed for relationship and community building. Quality networking, while a bit less awkward to do online rather than in person, is something that can enrich both your life and career if done right — an

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Maintaining Happiness in High Velocity Careers

Kate Iverson

Apr 19, 2018
3 min

Maintaining Happiness in High Velocity Careers

We asked the Experts. Here's their Tips on Maintaining Happiness in High Velocity Careers Maintaining health, happiness and peace of mind while pursuing a high-velocity career is often much easier said than done. Not only can tense working relationships, build-as-you-go processes and long hours wreak havoc on your soul, but disconnecting from the fray after hours can often feel nearly impossible. We talked to a handful of tech professionals in different fields to learn what

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Kate Iverson

Mar 22, 2018
3 min

Tech Casual - Dos & Don'ts For Men

We have come to the end of our series on fashion in tech. So, let's look at why we started this series! I consult with a lot of tech companies across the US and I still gasp at some of they way people "dress". This has been going on since tech immemorial, it's not a new thing or a generational thing...and I've been know to gasp at myself on occasion too. The Assumptions So, let's start with these assumptions: You come to work to get paid You'd like to be seen for your brill

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Kate Iverson

Mar 20, 2018
4 min

Tech Casual - Dos and Don'ts for Women

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Level Up: 6 Awesome Style Tips for Men in Tech

Kate Iverson

Mar 13, 2018
4 min

Level Up: 6 Awesome Style Tips for Men in Tech

While your Zuckerbergian uniform of a t-shirt and jeans may seem appropriate for many instances of tech culture, putting your best foot forward style-wise in the workplace will definitely help you level up. Whether your office has a dress code or is a casual environment, your personal style can be just that — yours. With a few signature pieces and the ability to identify cuts and styles that work for you, you can be well on your way to looking sharp on the daily. Figure Out W

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Disrupting Workplace Style: 4 Tips for Women in Tech

Kate Iverson

Mar 12, 2018
3 min

Disrupting Workplace Style: 4 Tips for Women in Tech

From a general perspective, women’s fashion can be described as dynamic, colorful, exciting, fun and (insert basically any fancy adjective here). But when it comes to workplace style, we’ve been a bit stunted in our growth. Many professional women have resigned themselves to drab, wallflower office attire — and often for legitimate reasons. Too “sexy” or “frumpy” often unfortunately border the very fine line of what’s deemed appropriate when it comes to corporate dress code.

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Social Negativity: Coping Skills for the Digital World

Kate Iverson

Feb 15, 2018
3 min

Social Negativity: Coping Skills for the Digital World

Over the past decade, social media has had a heavy influence on how we digest news and information — it’s also created an amazing gateway for staying in touch with family, friends and colleagues. What did we ever do without it? On one hand, the world is more connected and engaged than it’s ever been, but on the other, political and social issues have become that much more consuming — dividing citizens and even families. While standing up for what you think is right is highly

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gauravpatwardhan

Sep 27, 2017
3 min

On The Job Tips - Part 2 of 2

What continues are 7 more On the Job Tips. These are some of the least used secrets in the Job World but once we know, they can be easily adapted and implemented. On The Job Tips - Part 2 of 2 Going Extra Mile & Volunteering – “There are usually no traffic jams on the extra mile”. Doing more than what you get paid for is a secret. Most of the people want to do the bare minimum to get by. That means that doing more than what is asked out of you will help you in lot of intangib

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Jennifer Flaa

Jun 22, 2017
1 min

Get 'er Done! - Managing Your Time

You've got responsibilities and assignments. You are waiting for deliverables or responses (email/phone). You've got things you need to follow up on. There's work, home and maybe even hobby lists of things to do. How do you keep track, meet deadlines and followup? Many tech companies use Agile to manage your projects, so you are probably familiar with organizing your work tasks in a visual manner. (i.e.: Jira) I recently found a new tool that's visual, I can organize "tasks

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Jennifer Flaa

May 25, 2017
2 min

How To Stand Out From The Crowd

We have over 200,000 resumes in our database. How can you possibly stand out when your next perfect job pops up? I know, it seems nearly impossible. So, here's the inside track to get found and get remembered. Use the right buzz words in your resume that describe your skills. Remember, after our client tells us they need someone, our first action is a database search. Highlight why you are technically awesome and personally fantastic. We are looking for both skill and beha

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Jennifer Flaa

May 1, 2017
1 min

Thankful ... Are you?

You want to know how to stand out from the crowd? This is it. An actual thank you card sent via snail mail. No, not an email or a text...an actual physical card. You may think I'm old fashioned, out dated, in efficient. But if you really want to stand out from the crowd, this is it. Because no one does it so you will stand out. You will be in the manager's mind again, you will be perceived as thoughtful, grateful and having attention to detail. Who gets one? Everyone you

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Jennifer Flaa

Feb 23, 2017
1 min

Why Should I Hire YOU?

Sounds kind of crass. But it's true. It's going through every hiring manager's mind. So answer these 3 questions: What makes you special? What makes you perfect for this job? How will you fit in with my team (or my client's team)? If you know the answers to these questions you can highlight them when you: Submit your resume During your interview and In your thank you note Now that you know this is what we want to know, don't make us dig for it! All the best! Jennifer #SoftSk

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"Tag, You're It" - How Your Resume Gets Found

Jennifer Flaa

Jan 21, 2017
1 min

"Tag, You're It" - How Your Resume Gets Found

Vettanna gets tons of resumes every day. How can your resume be the one that rises to the top and shouts "Call Me!"? All the resumes are submitted into a database and then sorted not only by the job you are applying for but the key words that the hiring manager is requiring for the job. Read the job ad/description closely. It will contain those key words needed for experience, education and skills. We use those as database tags. If your resume doesn't have those tag words

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Jennifer Flaa

Oct 28, 2016
1 min

Interviewing Tips From the Boss

What does it take to make a good impression with Vettanna. The secrets are revealed here. Check out the Vettanna job board and apply now! #Interviewing #SoftSkills #Advice #JobSeeker

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Jennifer Flaa

Oct 14, 2016
1 min

The #1 Trait That Gets You Hired

Even if you work from home, you don't work alone. The number 1 behavioral trait that our client's require is being a team player. What are some of the key behaviors that make you a good team player? Listen Don't Interrupt Do your homework (read emails, specifications, google new topics) Be concise when you speak and write (summarize, use bullet points, get to the point quickly) Deliver on your commitments. The team is counting on you to do your part. If you can't, renegotiate

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