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Embedded Engineering and the Unemployment Rate
- September 22, 2022
- Posted by: Dan Trudeau
- Category: Uncategorized
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Embedded Engineering and the Unemployment Rate The unemployment rate is a key indicator for economic health, including for the Electronics and Embedded Software Engineer job market. While independent agencies have calculated it since the 1930s, the government didn’t begin tracking it until the 1950s. There’s a lot of disagreement on the number’s implications, but it’s
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Biden’s Plans for H1Bs
- March 5, 2022
- Posted by: Dan Trudeau
- Category: Uncategorized
Biden’s Plans for H1Bs 2020 was another contentious year for the U.S. immigration debate. This was no surprise, given the Covid crisis, its related economic downturn, and the election. The result was more uncertainty about the H1B visa program, especially for those in it. We’ll have a new administration this upcoming January. We’ve read Joe
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Crushing Your Interview with Success Stories
- March 5, 2022
- Posted by: Dan Trudeau
- Category: Interview Advices, Uncategorized
Crushing Your Interview with Success Stories When you’re interviewing for a new position, chances are you’re up against other candidates with resumes that read much like yours. They’ll have worked in similar positions, with matching responsibilities and skills. How can you stand out? Your accomplishments are unique to you and show you’ll succeed under tough circumstances. If
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The 3 R’s to Ace Your Interview
- March 5, 2022
- Posted by: Dan Trudeau
- Category: Interview Advices, Uncategorized
The 3 R’s to Ace Your Interview Interviewing is a challenging, complex process. Your success depends on your ability to communicate. Miscommunication leads to mistakes that will lose your offers. In our 30+ years in the recruiting field, we’ve worked with candidates who left an interview thinking they’d nailed it, only to find out their answers
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3 Recent H-1B Visa Controversy Updates
- March 5, 2022
- Posted by: Dan Trudeau
- Category: Uncategorized
3 Recent H-1B Visa Controversy Updates H1B visas were a controversial topic coming into 2020. The COVID crisis has made them even more so, leading to new discussions about the visa and its effect on tech sector employment. These discussions are often based on myths and misconceptions we’ve discussedbefore. Significant developments over recent months will have
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Do Not Make This Mistake!
- March 5, 2022
- Posted by: Dan Trudeau
- Category: Interview Advices, Uncategorized
Do Not Make This Mistake! There exists an age-old rule of interviewing almost every professional knows. It’s something we’ve advised candidates against for the 30+ years we’ve been in business. Despite this, we’ve seen an uptick in candidates making this mistake and torpedoing an opportunity in the process. What is this mistake? Talking about politics
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3 Interview Mistakes to Avoid
- March 5, 2022
- Posted by: Dan Trudeau
- Category: Interview Advices, Uncategorized
3 Interview Mistakes to Avoid PRA USA has been in business for 30+ years, and in that time we’ve seen candidates make a multitude of mistakes in their interviews. You can never say “we’ve seen everything,” because there’s often a new surprise right around the corner. That said, certain errors keep rearing their ugly heads. No matter
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Detroit and Silicon Valley: A New Partnership
- March 5, 2022
- Posted by: Dan Trudeau
- Category: Technology Market Update, Uncategorized
Detroit and Silicon Valley: A New Partnership It’s difficult to think of two areas more different than Detroit and Silicon Valley. One is regarded as a relic of a bygone era and the other the home of tomorrow’s innovations. Even as automotive technologies advance into new, high-tech spaces, Detroit can’t seem to shake its rust-belt
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H1Bs and the American Skills Shortage
- March 5, 2022
- Posted by: Dan Trudeau
- Category: Immigration & H-1B visa, Uncategorized
H1Bs and the American Skills Shortage The recent attention on H1B visas has brought renewed public attention to the topic of the perceived shortage of skilled talent in the American job market. It’s the issue driving the entire debate. The two points of view are: There is a severe shortage of candidates with the technical
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3 H1B Visa Myths (and the Reality)
- March 5, 2022
- Posted by: Dan Trudeau
- Category: Immigration & H-1B visa, Uncategorized
3 H1B Visa Myths (and the Reality) It seems every aspect of U.S. immigration is controversial, and the H1B visa is no exception. Political organizations and interest groups have been arguing for years it’s being used to drive out American workers, replacing them with cheaper foreign labor. Some quick facts about the H1B: Designed for
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