2016 has been a busy year here at Aquinas. Check out what some of Recruiters and Account Managers have been up to aside from recruiting and placing IT & Engineering candidates! Welcome Baby Dreiding! Charlotte Antonia Dreiding born on September 27th at 5:35 PM weighing in at 6lbs, 19 inches long. Her Dad, Aquinas Recruiter, […]
Giving Back this Holiday Season
As the third quarter came to an end, Aquinas Consulting is proud to announce that we made a donation to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! We wanted to do our part in giving back to children in need so we collected soda cans, donated money on Fridays, and had […]
Why you Should Work through Aquinas as a Consultant!
As an Aquinas consultant, you are eligible for first class medical benefits, a 401K option and work life programs Resume and career counseling from our team who has been in the industry for over 4 decades. This includes resume writing and interview preparation. Client expertise in Information Technology, Creative Design, Human Resources, Engineering, Aerospace […]
What is Contract Employment?
The landscape in the job market is changing. Many more companies, especially in the high tech fields, are hiring contractors to work on their IT projects. A question that comes up often in conversation is what the difference is between contract vs. permanent employment. In this article I will explore the differences between being […]
Entering the Workforce as a New College Graduate
Recently graduating brought on a mix of emotions for me. I was excited because I was finally done with late night cramming, eating crumby food, tests, homework and presentations. It’s a great feeling to know that you are finishing one chapter and beginning a new one. But what some new grads aren’t ready for is the […]
Myth Busters: Recruiter Edition
5 Myths About working with a Recruiter – For the Inexperienced Job Seeker A job search can certainly be a stressful experience for any potential candidate. It is especially daunting for those who have been employed with one or two companies for their entire career, have just been laid off and are now facing unemployment […]
10 Interview Questions Anyone Should Be Prepared to Answer
You’ve nailed all of the technical questions and feel that this job is yours. The interview’s about to end when the hiring manger asks one final question: What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses? You pause and tense up, and awkward silence ensues. Being the expert that you are, answering technical questions during an […]
Sitting is the New Smoking
All of us are concerned about our health almost as much as we are about our careers. New studies suggest sitting in our cubicles for long stretches of time is more hazardous to our health than smoking. Since we care about our financial health just as much, we find ourselves sitting at our desks, furiously […]
Becoming a Resume Architect
It’s amazing that a page or two of loose-leaf paper can be a deciding factor in whether or not you are given the opportunity to interview with a company. For whatever reason, the resume is still the industry defacto in introducing yourself to a potential future employer. It is important that your resume looks enticing […]
Interview Attire and the Importance of Looking the Part!
You’ve applied for the job, passed the initial phone screen and you just got word that you are scheduled for an in person interview. If you are anything like me, one of my first thoughts after the initial excitement of making it to this point is, “What am I going to wear?” Whether you’re […]