Blog Posts Archived By: January 2017
4 Reasons To Consider A Career In Life Sciences
If you’re passionate about science but are unsure about what you want to do professionally, a career in life sciences could be a great fit for you. Whether you are a recent grad or a new college student still deciding what to major in, there are many t …
Top Reasons To Accept A Temporary Job
Getting a temp job is a step that some people may have reservations about. Some may fear that accepting a temporary job will get in the way of your search for full-time employment and leave you back where you started when the job ends. Others may think …
The Importance of Big Data Staffing
You probably use big data in almost every aspect of your business, from identifying your target consumer and the best way to market to them to testing the effectiveness of your logistics and managing your website. You do this with good re …
What A Government Shutdown Means For Your Agency
During the 2018-2019 government shutdown, which was the longest in U.S. history, more than 800,000 government workers went on unpaid leave or worked without pay. The shutdown also affected significant numbers of workers who contract with government age …
Why Employers Need Staffing Agencies
When it’s time to hire new staff, companies either have their own HR personnel do the job or contract it out to a staffing agency. If you’ve never used a staffing agency before, you may be wondering about the benefits of working with a staffing agency …
Do You Need A Bodyguard? A Deeper Look at Finding the Right Hire.
Finding a bodyguard can be a difficult and time-consuming process. You want to find someone who is easy to work with and whose characteristics match your personality since the consequences of hiring the wrong candidate could be significant. Just like h …
The Office: A Look at the Cost of Wasted Time
“I am running away from my responsibilities. And it feels good.” – Michael Scott Whether intentionally or unintentionally, employees in all levels of an organization waste time at work sometimes. Though the impact of the occasional coffee break is smal …
How Much Do Technology Professionals Really Make?
Are you considering entering the world of technology professionals, but aren’t sure what the future of the job market holds? We’ve done some research and are happy to tell you, the prospects are looking good. If you want to know what jobs are hiring, w …
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. …