Job Seekers

Apr 43 min read

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.

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Should You Show the Real 'You' on LinkedIn? Is Honesty the Best Policy?

Jennifer Flaa

Apr 41 min read

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.

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Characteristics of Star Employees in Tech

Jennifer Flaa

Mar 19, 20201 min read

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

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Jennifer Flaa

Jul 23, 20197 min read

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,...

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Kate Iverson

Jul 18, 20192 min read

Adapting to a Digital Job Market

There’s no denying the job market has changed exponentially with the shift to the digital age. How people search, apply and network in...

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Importance of Coding to be Effective Tester

gauravpatwardhan

May 15, 20192 min read

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...

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The 5 Questions You Must Ask When Interviewing a Software Tester

gauravpatwardhan

May 1, 20191 min read

The 5 Questions You Must Ask When Interviewing a Software Tester

In my career I have been interviewed many times and had an opportunity to be Interviewer to hire someone in the testing area. I...

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Gaurav Patwardhan

May 1, 20191 min read

The 5 Questions You Must Ask When Interviewing a Software Tester

In my career I have been interviewed many times and had an opportunity to be Interviewer to hire someone in the testing area. I...

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Top 3 Tips for Hiring a Tech Data Taxonomist

Kate Iverson

Apr 17, 20192 min read

Top 3 Tips for Hiring a Tech Data Taxonomist

The age-old left brain vs. right brain concept — or creativity vs. logic — is something that, in taxonomy specifically, is never simply...

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The 3 Questions You Must Ask When Interviewing a Technical Project Manager

Kate Iverson

Mar 21, 20191 min read

The 3 Questions You Must Ask When Interviewing a Technical Project Manager

The Project Manager is usually a driving force behind a project and everyone’s “go-to” person in the project team. So, getting along with...

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Finding the Right Culture Fit: 3 Tips for Jobseekers

Kate Iverson

Feb 20, 20192 min read

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,...

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Ask the Expert: Top Tips for Job Seekers from a Tech Recruiter

Kate Iverson

Oct 11, 20182 min read

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...

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Top Skills for Being a Kick Ass Big Data Taxomonist

Kate Iverson

Sep 6, 20182 min read

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...

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Job Hunting in a Social World Part 2: The Application Process

Kate Iverson

Jan 10, 20183 min read

Job Hunting in a Social World Part 2: The Application Process

Once you’ve identified a position you’d like to go after, consider your approach thoughtfully. What are the things you should focus on...

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Job Hunting in a Social World Part 1: The Search

Kate Iverson

Jan 3, 20183 min read

Job Hunting in a Social World Part 1: The Search

Job seeking on the internet is extremely competitive and often frustrating. Sometimes you even wonder if your resume is getting through...

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gauravpatwardhan

Sep 27, 20173 min read

On The Job Tips - Part 2 of 2

What continues are 7 more On the Job Tips. These are some of the least used secrets in the Job World but once we know, they can be easily...

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Top 3 Reasons I Like Working For Vettanna

gauravpatwardhan

Aug 17, 20171 min read

Top 3 Reasons I Like Working For Vettanna

As a current employee who has been with Vettanna for more than 7 years now, there are several reason why I continue to work for Vettanna...

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7 Crucial Secrets for Keeping Your Job & Advancing

gauravpatwardhan

Jul 5, 20172 min read

7 Crucial Secrets for Keeping Your Job & Advancing

What follows are the 7 most crucial “On the Job tips”. They are frank and straight forward. They are for everyone who has a JOB, and a...

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Jennifer Flaa

May 25, 20172 min read

How To Stand Out From The Crowd

We have over 200,000 resumes in our database. How can you possibly stand out when your next perfect job pops up? I know, it seems nearly...

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Jennifer Flaa

May 1, 20171 min read

Thankful ... Are you?

You want to know how to stand out from the crowd? This is it. An actual thank you card sent via snail mail. No, not an email or a...

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