Category Archives: General IT

Technology Jobs Make Austin the New Silicon Valley

I relocated to Austin from Boston ten years ago last month. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still a Bostonian at heart and always will be I’m sure.  However, in 2003 I felt the need to leave the snow, find a … Continue reading

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Compare Local and National IT Salaries for Free

After almost two decades of staffing, one pain that we have helped lessen for our clients is defining IT salaries for their future hires. The job market is ever changing, and there are many variables based on region, new skills … Continue reading

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EDI Specialists to exhibit at Fall WEDI Conference 10/22-10/25 – Reston, VA

EDI Specialists is attending the upcoming Fall WEDI Conference in Reston, VA. In addition to myself, fellow Account Manager Barbara Feldman and VP of Professional Services Wayne Marshall will be on hand. We invite all that plan on attending to … Continue reading

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Please, I’d Like Some More!

I think all recruiters can agree that we’ve all felt a bit like little orphan Oliver begging for more gruel from time to time when dealing with submittal feedback. Follow-up from a hiring manager is just as vital (if not … Continue reading

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Staying Hot in the Summer Job Search

It’s easy to get discouraged on the job search during the summer months, with somewhat of a characteristic lull in activity and response from companies with whom you have applied or interviewed. But do not despair! Now is the best … Continue reading

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BAR (CODE) HOPPING IN VEGAS – A REVIEW OF GS1 CONNECT 2012

Our latest conference appearance was attending the GS1 Connect 2012 event in Las Vegas from June 4th-7th. Every year this conference features active Trading Partner Roundtables, industry leading Keynote speakers and an Exhibit area amongst other things. If your world … Continue reading

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Contract to Hire positions – an increasing trend in 2012

The flowers are starting to bloom and so is the job market. Many companies are currently looking to significantly grow their IT work force in 2012 and are ultimately creating many new permanent positions. There is however, a slight caveat … Continue reading

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BizTalk Azure – Moving Enterprise Integration to the Cloud

In this webinar, Shashi Raina, Practice Manager, Microsoft Technologies, at EDI Specialists, Inc., will discuss how Microsoft’s cloud-based BizTalk Azure will give enterprises a way to consume integration easily without having to deploy extensive infrastructure and systems integration. BizTalk Azure … Continue reading

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Five Senses of Interviewing, Part 4: In Good Taste

We’ve all met people that have left a bad taste in our mouths. As easy as it is for a hiring manager to turn down someone who comes across poorly on all levels, they often have the unfortunate need to … Continue reading

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New England Electronic Commerce Users’ Group May 2012 Conference

Spring is just around the corner. Time to break out the warm weather clothing, gear up to root for your favorite baseball team, and register for the Spring 2012 New England Electronic Commerce Users’ Group (NEECOM) Conference. NEECOM will be … Continue reading

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