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When I was a Recruiter for a Day..
I had always just assumed recruitment was about sifting through resumes and conducting interviews, but I soon realized it was much more.
Swarali Sathe
Apr 4, 20243 min read
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Should You Show the Real 'You' on LinkedIn? Is Honesty the Best Policy?
We, the founders of Vettanna, initially polished our profiles to sheer professionalism, leaving out our vibrant arts backgrounds.
Jennifer Flaa
Apr 4, 20241 min read
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Managing Star Employees
Unfortunately, the employees that typically demand your focus are the ones that need guidance. The stars on your team are doing great so th
Jennifer Flaa
Apr 2, 20202 min read
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Characteristics of Star Employees in Tech
Tech is filled with wonderfully brilliant people. Here's the traits that make the star team members stand out and make the boss breath a si
Jennifer Flaa
Mar 19, 20201 min read
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4 Tips on Bullet-Proofing Yourself from Office Politics
Work typically involves dealing with people and that always comes with some level of baggage. Balancing success, people, personal sanity and
Jennifer Flaa
Mar 5, 20203 min read
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5 Elements of Productivity & Happiness: Using Feng Shui in the Workplace
One way to keep a clear mind and positive attitude is to create a workspace that reflects calmness and good energy.
Kate Iverson
Feb 20, 20202 min read
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Teamwork: Communicating with Writers
The brilliant minds that actually create the physical elements that go into a project are great resources, but they often think in very tech
Kate Iverson
Jan 8, 20202 min read
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The Art Effect: How Beauty & Design can Inspire Productivity
Creativity is so much more than being able to draw, paint, write or dance — it’s in every little thing we do. From the code you write to...
Kate Iverson
Nov 13, 20192 min read
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Hiring a Writer: Why Your Company Depends on It
Communicating across platforms and across audience types requires strategic thought process, not just pretty words.
Jennifer Flaa
Aug 21, 20192 min read
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4 Essential Self Care Tips for Stressed Out Professionals
It’s no secret that working in a highly competitive career field can be draining. You’re constantly on the go, making sure your skills...
Kate Iverson
Aug 8, 20193 min read
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Beating The Bots - Digital Job Hunting
Remember the show "Undercover Boss"? I've been doing that for years. I'll put myself in one of our client's jobs as a Software Tester,...
Jennifer Flaa
Jul 23, 20197 min read
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The Best Bug Reports Include This One Thing
Bug Badminton: The frustrating "game" of reassigning a bug report back and forth between engineering and QA. The number one thing you...
Jennifer Flaa
Jun 20, 20191 min read
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Importance of Coding to be Effective Tester
There is a trend in recent years about companies hiring QA Engineers who are strong in programming. In short, they are looking to hire...
gauravpatwardhan
May 15, 20192 min read
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Changing Your Mindset on Delegation Can Change Your Life!
What do first time managers and small business owners have in common? Their number 1 stumbling block. They don’t have any idea how to...
lindakeskridge
Apr 3, 20193 min read
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Finding the Right Culture Fit: 3 Tips for Jobseekers
Landing the perfect job is never as easy as 1-2-3. First begins the search, which in itself is tough to narrow down to one you’ll love,...
Kate Iverson
Feb 20, 20192 min read
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Ask the Expert: Top Tips for Job Seekers from a Tech Recruiter
Vettanna’s own Kerri Jacobson took time out of her busy schedule to chat with us about how you can do better when approaching a recruiter...
Kate Iverson
Oct 11, 20182 min read
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Top 3 Keys Skills for QA Engineers
QA and Testing are terms that are often used interchangeably. But Quality Assurance is a prevention and Testing is detection. To be a...
gauravpatwardhan
Sep 20, 20182 min read
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Top Skills for Being a Kick Ass Big Data Taxomonist
We sat down with big data taxonomy pioneer and Vettanna co-owner, John Flaa, for some tips on what makes a great taxonomist — and he...
Kate Iverson
Sep 6, 20182 min read
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4 Tips for Digital Relationship Building
Oh, networking. It goes hand in hand with doing business. Thanks to the internet, we’ve been able to open channels of communication and...
Kate Iverson
Aug 16, 20183 min read
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Finding Zen in the Digital World
“This is the real secret of life -- to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work,...
Kate Iverson
Jul 31, 20182 min read
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