Josh Dunton, is a senior Account Manager from TEKSystems - a very reputed and leading technology and staffing company in North America. Headquartered in Mississauga, TEKSystems has more than 90 offices across Canada and has consistently ranked #1 in the industry by an independent review by IT Services Business Report. Josh started out as a recruiter and transitioned (got promoted) to the role of an Account Manager, where his primary focus is on business development.

1. Joshua Dunton
Account Manager
TEKsystems Canada

2. Topics
 Current IT Market Analytics and Trends
 Working Effectively with an Agency
 Recruiter Tools – Maximizing Exposure
 Pros and Cons of Contracting

3. Current Local Market Analytics
 Recession? Not for IT
 National Unemployment: 7.1%
 National IT Unemployment : 2.5%
 Ontario Unemployment: 7.6%
 Ontario IT Unemployment: 2.8%
 In-Demand Skill Sets
 Network Technicians
 User Support
 Mobile Developers
 Java Developers

4. Current Local Market Analytics
 What does this information mean for you?
 Technical Professional’s Market
 Higher Compensation
 Multiple Opportunities
 Aggressive Recruiting Strategies
 Expect Calls at Work
 Beware of Multiple Submissions

5. Agencies:
Effective
Partnerships
TEKsystems:
Putting
Technical
Professionals
First

6. Agencies: Effective Partnerships
Expectations of You Expectations of the Agency
 Up To Date Resume  Interview Preparation
 References (Depends)  Prompt Feedback
 Follow-up for Opportunities  Multiple Opportunities
 Open Communication  Open Communication

7. Recruiting Tools
 Internal Database (Proprietary)
 LinkedIn
 Job Boards
 Miscellaneous

8. Recruiting Tools
 Internal Database
 Sourcing Strategy
 Referrals
 Known Resources
 Finishes
 Formers
 Applicants
 www.thingamajob.com
 Maximizing Exposure
 Detailed Resume
 Technologies
 Projects
 Certifications

9. Recruiting Tools
 LinkedIn
 Maximizing Exposure
 Increase Connections
 Update When Needed
 Include Project/Placement Synopsis
 Detail Technologies

10. Recruiting Tools
 Job Boards
 HR Sourcing Tool
 Effectiveness?
 Miscellaneous
 Facebook
 Twitter

11. Contracting
Pros Cons
 Higher Rates  Consistent Employment
 Project Variety  Insecurity
 Autonomy  Career Advancement
 Tax Benefits (Incorporated)

12. Permanent
Pros Cons
 Job Security  Administrative/Maintenance
Duties
 Career Advancement
 Lack of Project Variety
 Unbilled Hours
 Personal Days  Lower Rates
 Vacation Days
 Lack of Autonomy

13. How To Make Sure Recruiters Pick
You First!
Questions?