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The Premier Issue of The Problem Solver! A Quarterly Publication.
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As a friend of QED National, we are excited to tell you about our premier issue of The Problem Solver, our new quarterly newsletter. Our decision to start a quarterly newsletter arose from our clients and candidates wanting to know about the latest trend data in IT, Staffing and QED National. With that said, we have a lot tell you about! Over the next few issues, QED National will cover topics ranging from trends in IT to learning how to hire the best consultants to the importance of being a Certified Woman-Owned Business Your thoughts are very important to us. If you would like us to cover anything specific, please let us know (click here). Stay tuned for more information in the Fall! Regards, Please add problemsolver@qednational.com to your white list or address book in your e-mail program, so that you have no trouble receiving future issues! |
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QED National 2005 IT Survey: IT Professionals Voice Their Opinions
We are pleased to announce that QED National is conducting its first public IT Survey, in which IT professionals will have the ability to express their thoughts on specific topics. We hope that the survey will provide IT employers with powerful information to help them make important hiring decisions. IT professionals who wish to take the survey may do so until July 31, 2005. QED National will release the survey’s findings, along with our recommendations, in September. We invite all IT professionals to voice their opinions and be a part of our survey, please click here. Featured Article: According to Crain’s NY Business, about 20% of New York metro area, chief information officers anticipate adding full-time information technology staffers during the third quarter, while 4% expect to cut IT jobs. This 16% net result tops the second-quarter figure by three percentage points and is five points higher than the national average. Consultants as well as full-time employees are being added to these organizations. As a firm that places both consultants and full-time employees, we have seen that the most successful placements and consulting opportunities exist when productivity and professional development are maximized. When preparing to hire IT professionals as either full-time employees or consultants, QED National recommends that you focus on the following criteria. Determine what is needed: Before starting the process of hiring somebody for a new or existing position, be sure to know what you need. The more you understand about the job you will be hiring for, the better you will be able to assess the right candidates for the position. Use a job description: A job description sets out the responsibilities for a particular position. It indicates the qualifications and requirements for the position and outlines how the position relates to others in the firm. In a clear concise manner, the job description should indicate:
If you are looking to be considered for a new opportunity, be sure to pay close attention to the job description. This is your opportunity to evaluate how your experiences can contribute to a new team and learn how the organization is structured. Use the right resources to find the right candidate: It’s easier to shorten the recruiting cycle when you use a team of professionals who understand your needs. When viewing a candidate’s resume for the first time, be sure to understand how this candidate can help build your team. At QED National, we pride ourselves on finding the right fit for both our clients and our candidates. Our The QED National process includes conducting technical assessments, in-person interviews, phone consultations and reference checks. Our clients do not see a resume without having completed these steps. Candidates should prepare their references and be prepared to provide this information to any potential staffing team or employer so that the recruiting cycle can be shortened. A complete package counts: While technical skills such as experience and certifications are extremely important for specific positions, soft skills such as interpersonal skills, team building ability and negotiation skills can be just as important. Be sure to ask for examples of team building successes during the interview process. If you are a candidate looking for a new position, be sure to have an example or two of soft skills on hand. It’s very important to show that you are a team player and can work well with others. We wish everyone success as they build their teams in the coming months! |
QED National receives GSA contract QED National is pleased to announce that it has received a U.S. General Services Administration (“GSA”) Federal Supply Schedule contract. This contract gives Federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, as well as state and local government agencies, the ability to purchase QED National’s consultants and technical solutions in a streamlined manner at negotiated rates. The QED National GSA contract number for the Federal Supply Schedule General Purpose Commercial Information Technology, Equipment, Software and Services is GS-35F-0447R. QED National has updated its look to better reflect what we do. Since 1993, QED National has been solving our client’s problems by being the best resource for finding and placing IT professionals. So now, our new tagline reinforces that. QED National: Problem Solved. We are also very excited about our new website at QEDNational.com. Our new online presence allows visitors to learn more about what we do in both the public and private sectors, see where our team may be giving a presentation, take our monthly surveys and, of course, for visitors who are looking for a new opportunity, submit a resume for consideration.. Please visit us at QED National.com and check back frequently. “If They Could Do It Over Again: A Talk with Top Entrepreneurs” A spirited discussion on entrepreneurship took place at Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) on Thursday evening, May 12th, as part of MCNY’s Dow Jones Speaker Series. "If They Could Do It Over Again: A Talk with Top Entrepreneurs," moderated by Constance Mitchell Ford (center), Economics Editor of The Wall Street Journal and MCNY Board Member, featured four prominent entrepreneurs. They included: Harriet R. Michel (far left), president of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), a private, non-profit organization that expands business opportunities for minority-owned companies; Lowell Hawthorne (second from left), president and chief executive officer of Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery and Grill; Richard L. Willard (second from right), founder and executive producer of RULE7MEDIA LLC, a company focused on image communications in fashion and beauty, culture and entertainment; and Colleen Molter, founder and president of QED National, a professional services firm that provides IT consulting and employment staffing solutions to companies and government agencies. Topics discussed included the fastest growing businesses in America, the challenges of building new businesses, the trend toward specialty marketing, and factors that determine the growth of entrepreneurial ventures. For a schedule of events where QED National’s team will be speaking or which QED National will be hosting, please check out our events area on our website.
Services: QED National provides Technical Solutions to Fortune 500 firms and government agencies.
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About The Problem Solver The Problem Solver is a quarterly newsletter from QED National, a professional services firm providing consulting and employment staffing solutions to Fortune 500 firms and government agencies. A Certified Woman-Owned Business located in New York City, QED National builds effective staffing teams for its clients. Building solid teams for technology projects requires experience both in IT and staffing. Clients know that when they build their teams with QED National, their problem is solved! The Problem Solver welcomes suggestions and submissions for inclusion in the newsletter. Please send your thoughts to problemsolver@qednational.com. Privacy and Unsubscribe Information Please see QED National’s Privacy Policy for more information. |
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