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Charley Hughes

Charley Hughes has successfully placed a wide spectrum of job seekers into career-advancing positions during his eighteen years as an Information Technology Recruiter, and now works exclusively with EDI, EAI, and eCommerce professionals across North America. Charley makes his home in Ohio with his wife of 29 years. He and Amy are the proud parents of two grown sons.

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How’s Your EDI Communication – We’re Not Talking AS2 Or FTP

Posted by Charley Hughes on Mar 11, 2014 2:28 PM


Two Quick Thoughts
 

There are good EDI consultants and then there are great EDI consultants.  The simple things that separate the good from the great can sometimes surprise you. 

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Tell Us About Yourself.....

Posted by Charley Hughes on Jan 14, 2014 11:59 AM


Two Quick Thoughts
On an Important Question

It’s no secret that new budget money is in the process of being released for F.Y. 2014.  That means project work and permanent positions becoming available, but it's the interviews that will win you the work.   You can start your interview out on a positive note by handling one of the most overlooked interview questions more skillfully than your competition.

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Interviewing Your Recruiter

Posted by Charley Hughes on Jan 26, 2011 4:37 AM


Who says that candidates can’t turn the tables and interview a potential recruiter?  Since interviews and even short phone screens should be a two-way street, here are four key questions to ask any recruiter with whom you are considering a partnership.

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RDBMS Versus Real Relationships

Posted by Charley Hughes on Oct 25, 2010 10:00 AM


About a week ago we re-posted a 2009 article entitled “Valuable Relationships in Tough Times”. While the information remains relevant in 2010, the supply and demand equation for highly skilled technology talent is “resulting in a smaller pool of qualified labor” according to the September issue of The DICE Report.

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Valuable Relationships In Tough Times

Posted by Charley Hughes on Oct 15, 2010 10:37 AM

Ask any veteran Information Technology manager who has been in business long enough to weather more than one downturn about the value of utilizing a good recruiter when hiring during tough times and the answer might surprise you. The return on investment in a partnership with a solid firm during a weak economy can be stronger than you think. Here’s some of the value that you should expect to receive from your key recruiting partnerships, especially in a tough economy.

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