Wanted: Business and technology-savvy talent

Grand Rapids-based IT consulting firm, C/D/H, is growing, having added nine new hires in the past eight months. They are continuing to look for more talent.

According to Sarah Woodruff, marketing manager, there is an increased demand from in the marketplace for their services as "businesses are more positive and budgets are opening up."

Woodruff indicates it was difficult for awhile to find qualified and talented people, but the talent pool is deeper now.

"Our staff needs to have technical expertise and business acumen," she says. "They need to be able to have a conversation about technology and business issues."  

Woodruff indicates this "well-rounded" skill set is critical as their firm views IT as tool for innovation and "not just a cost center."

For individuals looking to build a career around technology, Woodruff recommends that anyone coming out of school to secure an internship. She also recommends doing "a lot of reading," citing the need "to be able to communicate technology in business terms."

For information on career opportunities at C/D/H, you can visit their site here.

Source: Sarah Woodruff. C/D/H
Writer: John Rumery, Innovation and Jobs Editor
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