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Adapting is the key to thriving in an ever-evolving IT industry. Discover how McCann Partners embraces change to help you build a resilient IT workforce.

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who truly enjoys writing their resume. It’s one of those necessary evils that get us from where we are to where we want to go. But maybe our distaste is misplaced. What we really need is a little reframing. Think of your career as a hiking trip. The funRead more

Let’s face it, life happens. Some life events we choose, while others are out of our control. Research shows that 9 out of 10 people have gaps in their employment history. This can be from a personal choice to leave the workforce, such as going back to school, caring for an elderly family member, relocationRead more

The Pandemic’s Catalyst Effect: The Great “Re” Last month, ARA had the honor of presenting a panel discussion at the Chicago Women in Technology Conference (CHIWITCON). Led by Sandee Kastrul, three top women executives, Kendra Cato, Disha Gulati, and Madeline Stone Kutis discussed how they have found success in getting to know people and reconnectingRead more

Join ARA , ClearEdge Marketing, and McCann Partners, in welcoming The Lady Leaders Book Club, a group of experienced authors and industry leaders — from CEOs to Presidents to Founders and Co-Founders — as they bring their book to life. Together We Rise recounts the uplifting true stories of 15 passionate and unstoppable lady leaders. Their chapters are filledRead more

Mental health is on everyone’s mind, as the pandemic forced us all out of our comfort zones and into a whole different world. It’s at the forefront in May, which marks Mental Health Awareness Month. For many, the pandemic brought a new world of isolation, with little contact outside of the home where we were aloneRead more

McCann Partners welcomes Asha Aravindakshan author of Skills: The Common Denominator for a lunch hour of inspired conversation on Thursday, July 21 at noon CST. Register today! Asha is a corporate executive, startup advisor, and career strategist. Early in her career, she learned the importance of identifying and articulating her own transferable skills to landRead more

Sometimes, when I reflect on the past two years, I struggle to unpack all that’s happened. Looking back at March 2020, we were reeling from the first stay-at-home orders due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Tom Hanks testing positive, the NBA postponing its season—this list goes on. It was a scary time, and in many ways,Read more

McCann Partners welcomes Christine Stone, author of The Parent Track, for a lunch hour of inspired conversation on Wednesday, April 20 at noon CST. Register today! After raising four children while moving up in the competitive world of technology, Christine, Groupon’s Global Head Product, Engineering Operations, Strategy, and TPMO, compiled an authentic, funny, and realistic resource toRead more

Since our founding by Megan McCann in 2011, mentorship has been a cornerstone of McCann Partners’ story. It’s woven into our business, as mentoring relationships have resulted in placing talent and opening new doors, and it defines our mission to deliver IT recruitment with intention and integrity. It’s part of our DNA, not only becauseRead more

A new year is a time for fresh goals, renewed focus and of course, new music! Our friend DJ Megan Taylor is back with a magnetic and energetic mix to help level up your 2022. No matter what you hope to achieve this year, these tracks are sure to inspire. And just because we’ve movedRead more

If you’re like me, you love the show Ted Lasso (and you’ve probably been hearing a lot about him as the show has skyrocketed in popularity and accolades during the pandemic!). The beloved Apple TV+ comedy is a new favorite of mine, and while watching, I find that time and time again Ted shares greatRead more

The ultimate holiday mixtape is here! Check out all of the fun and spirited tracks compiled by our friend DJ Megan Taylor, who created a new Holiday Music Mix for McCann Partners. Yes, of course it features Mariah Carey. While you’re at it, check out our recent Fall Feel Good Mix. Even though winter isRead more

Gloomy fall days call for a pick-me-up, and what better way to set the vibe than with music? Whether I’m tuning the radio on a long drive or popping in my earbuds for a walk, music helps me shift moods and get out of my head after a dreary day.  I may have even madeRead more

The pandemic continues to drive a seismic change in the world of work, transforming where, when and how much we work, and the value of work in our lives. For some of us, our work-life balance has shifted, with a renewed focus on family time and personally fulfilling activities. We’ve heard plenty about employers paying moreRead more

While many aspects of life have started to return to some kind of “normal” following 16+ months of disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic, there are others, like travel, workplaces, and family dynamics, that are forever changed.   Like many working parents, when I look back on the past year and a half, my memories and emotionsRead more

The economy. The health care system. Travel. There are few aspects of our lives that won’t emerge from the pandemic forever changed, and I know I could go on and on. The way we work is probably one of the most impacted, and I’m not just saying that because I spend my day talking jobsRead more

For years, writing in my gratitude journal has been a daily ritual. Lately, however, the practice has been more difficult to maintain. Reflecting on why, a line stands out from an article in The New York Times last week on practicing gratitude in a difficult season: “Articulating what we’re thankful for is a radical actRead more