Blog Posts Archived By: January 2017
Is Your Career In Demand?
There’s a saying “Out with the old and in with the new”. In 2018 that saying is still true, as more and more companies are going digital. Some experts predict that most companies will have switched to advanced technology jobs by 2020, and will include …
Smugglers and Scoundrels
Hiring new talent isn’t always easy. Finding the right person to fit what your company needs can be tough. Fortunately, The Computer Merchant is here to help. We work to provide IT staffing services to the technology industry across the United States. …
You Know You Want to Be a Computer Programmer If…
If you’ve considered pursuing a career in computer programming, listen up. The computer programming industry is a fast growing and essential industry in today’s tech driven world. Because computer programmers create the code for software and operating …
So You Want To Be A Web Developer?
If you’re thinking about pursuing a career in web development, listen up. If you want a job that encourages creativity, lets you work independently (maybe even from home), and is one of the hottest jobs on the market right now, web development might be …
Why We Will Always Need Software Developers
So much of what we do today revolves around technology and the software that powers it. Since the 1980s, when home and personal computing took off, more and more people are becoming interested in developing software. Over the past two decades, we’ve se …
Data Scientist: A Career for the Future
If you like working in the tech industry and you’re looking for a career that’s rewarding, sought after, has a high rate of employment, and gives you a lot of options of where you could work, becoming a data scientist may be right for you. The need for …
The Most Sought After IT Jobs in 2018
To have a successful career in the IT world in 2018 takes a lot of careful planning. The IT industry is evolving quickly, and to stay ahead of the curve takes hard work. More and more businesses are looking for IT professionals with a broader variety o …
Bitcoin & Blockchain – What are they and why are they important?
While most people have heard of bitcoin (the electronic cryptocurrency), fewer have heard of its underlying technology – Blockchain. Blockchain is an electronic ledger for recording, confirming and totaling economic transactions. It’s a record of event …
Want a Raise? Here’s Some Advice
Asking your boss for a raise can be a difficult and awkward conversation. Talking about money is uncomfortable for many people. Many employees struggle to know exactly how to bring it up, or what to say in the meeting. We’ve compiled a few tips and tri …
Questions You Will Be Asked In an IT Interview
When interviewing for an IT job, being prepared to answer any question is critical. Knowing what questions will be asked and how to prepare for them isn’t always easy. During the interview you could also be asked specific technical questions, skills yo …