The virtual interview used to be used sparingly, only for special circumstances. In light of COVID-19, it has become commonplace. Although it may seem as easy as turning on a webcam and answering some questions, leaving a lasting impression from a virtual interview requires just as much preparation as a face-to-face interview, if not more....Read More
In Canada, the pandemic accelerated IT/IQ’s innovation and we launched a new branch, IT/IQ Remote Teams, to help companies throughout the world adapt to remote work. Outside of Canada, the pandemic is also accelerating the dispersion of Silicon Valley. With renewed antitrust pressure from US Congress and the pandemic accelerating remote teams, Silicon Valley is...Read More
In the past ten years, IT/IQ has gone through some changes; including a worldwide pandemic and starting a new branch, IT/IQ Remote Teams, to help companies throughout the world navigate remote work. The tech industry went through some big changes too. A decade ago, large enterprise companies dominated the industry, and Google, Amazon, and Facebook...Read More
With Canada’s welcoming approach to immigration, it’s no surprise that we’re the 5th most attractive country for highly skilled tech talent. So, if you’re thinking of building a startup or hiring top tech talent, start looking north. Here’s why U.S. companies should take advantage of Canadian tech talent. Best Value for Tech Talent At a...Read More
We at IT/IQ Tech Recruiters recently learned that remote teams are environmentally greener, more cost-effective, and oftentimes inspire happier and more productive employees. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, almost every business in the world is currently navigating the challenges of managing remote teams — many for the first time and had never considered it before. We...Read More
It’s predicted that half of Canadian jobs will be impacted by AI in the next ten years. AI is transforming marketing, technology, sales, and even HR. You can read more about the industries that AI will most-likely effect in the near future, and what that could mean for all stakeholders involved, in our blog here....Read More
Even if you’re a wizard at working from home, it’s difficult to separate work from play when your pile of work is just a few feet away. However, finding work-life balance while working remotely is achievable, even during the COVID-19 quarantine. Here are four tips from IT/IQ to help you navigate this evolving situation and...Read More
As teams across the country adapt to working from home, video conferences replace face-to-face meetings. Before you call into your video conference, make sure you’re prepared. Find a quiet place in your home; free of distractions with everything you need nearby. Quit out of any apps you aren’t using prior to the meeting to avoid...Read More
The average person spends over thirty minutes commuting each day. As most of us are working from home that means we have an extra half an hour, or more, each day. Instead of scrolling through Facebook or Twitter, you can use this extra time for reading. Reading is a great way to make use of...Read More
