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Contract vs. Full-Time Tech Talent: Which Is Better for Your Business?
Many tech-centered companies eventually reach a point where a role needs to be filled, a project needs to launch, or a team needs to scale. At these times, teams are faced with a decision: Do you hire a full-time employee to fill the need, or bring on contract talent?...
The 7 Best Cities for Tech Jobs in Massachusetts (+ One in NH)
If you work in tech and you’re thinking about where to build your career, Massachusetts belongs near the top of your list. The state has long been recognized as one of the country’s premier technology markets. Massachusetts-headquartered companies received $7.89...
How AI Is Changing IT Job Descriptions in 2026
The job description you’re planning on recycling for your latest opening might already be outdated. Artificial intelligence is not only changing the work that IT professionals do, but it's also disrupting how companies define, advertise, and fill roles. That means the...
Women in Technology Careers: How to Land the Most In-Demand Roles
The technology industry is one of the most in-demand, well-compensated, and professionally rewarding fields in the country. Opportunities for women to build their tech careers have never been stronger, especially in New England. At Alexander Technology Group, we’ve...
The IT Skills Gap: What It Means for the Future of Technology
Despite waves of layoffs making headlines across the tech sector, jobs within the industry remain unfilled — a number of vacancies that’s estimated to reach 1.4 million by 2030. What’s more, estimates also suggest that by the end of the decade, this shortage could...
What Does a Business Analyst Do? Role, Skills & Career Path
Every organization has challenges to solve, processes to improve, and decisions to make, but making the connection between business needs and technical solutions isn’t always straightforward. Business analysts (BAs) fill that gap. They translate multifaceted business...
The 12 Best IT Certifications for Every Career Stage
The technology industry moves fast. New tools emerge, old ones evolve, and the skills that got you hired two years ago may not be the ones that get you promoted today. In that kind of environment, IT certifications serve a purpose that a resume bullet point can’t do...
How to Become a Software Engineer: Is This Career Right for You?
From the apps on your phone to the systems powering hospitals, banks, streaming platforms, and so many more, software is a central part of life today. Software engineers are the people who build and maintain it all. With tech all around, it’s no surprise that software...
The Complete Skillset for Business Analysts: From Tools to Techniques
Business analysis is a discipline where success depends on a combination of technical knowledge and supporting skills. The most effective business analysts bring a carefully developed combination of analytical skills, industry tools, and interpersonal capabilities to...