Stephen.Zafarino

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Stephen Zafarino is VP of National Recruiting for Mondo, the largest national staffing agency specializing exclusively in high-end, niche IT, tech and digital marketing talent. With his unique and experienced perspective, Stephen has become an expert in the staffing world on everything from market knowledge to delivery and execution around staffing and identifying talent.

In his current role, he oversees the delivery of Mondo’s Recruiting department nationwide. He can be reached by email, stephen.zafarino@mondo.com.

The opinions expressed in this blog are those of Stephen Zafarino and do not necessarily represent those of IDG Communications, Inc., its parent, subsidiary or affiliated companies.

Articles by Stephen.Zafarino

IT & Tech Hiring Insights

Full-time or contract tech professionals? When to hire tech contractors

When it comes to hiring tech talent, companies must decide between contract and full-time. Here are three scenarios when it’s best to opt for tech contractors.

By Stephen Zafarino July 1, 2019

IT & Tech Hiring Insights

Top 5 regional hotspots for tech hiring in 2019

An in-depth look at the top 5 regional hotspots for tech hiring in 2019, including Boston, Charlotte and Denver.

By Stephen Zafarino April 2, 2019

IT & Tech Hiring Insights

The top 4 IT security hiring priorities and in-demand skills for 2019

IT security talent is by no means cheap, as with all niche, in-demand talent groups in today’s candidate-driven market. But the real question business leaders are starting to ask themselves is whether they can withstand the cost of failing to catch a cyberattack in time because they lacked the qualified talent.

By Stephen Zafarino February 4, 2019

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How to attract the top tech professionals through an improved hiring process

Discover five effective strategies to overcome the current tech talent gap and help you attract better tech candidates through your hiring process.

By Stephen Zafarino December 6, 2018

IT & Tech Hiring Insights

Why the speed of your hiring process matters

Discover the true costs of a lengthy hiring process and some effective strategies to help speed up your hiring process to land the in-demand tech experts you need.

By Stephen Zafarino October 29, 2018

IT & Tech Hiring Insights

The hottest skills for tech contractors

Contractor hiring is on the rise. Discover the hottest skills for tech contractors and why employers are sourcing these skills from the independent workforce.

By Stephen Zafarino September 24, 2018

IT & Tech Hiring Insights

The outlook for machine learning in tech: ML and AI skills in high demand

Discover the latest projections for the future of machine learning in tech, including the mainstream adoption of NLP and voice-driven interactions and the rise of innovative ML/AI talent development initiatives.

By Stephen Zafarino July 27, 2018

IT & Tech Hiring Insights

The GDPR and the effect on US ad tech

The GDPR has been in effect since May 25. Discover the impact this new legislation has had on the U.S. ad tech industry and what it means for the future of targeted online marketing and marketing automation.

By Stephen Zafarino June 28, 2018