Inflation and economic concerns have dominated the news in recent months as prices for food, gas, and other goods have increased faster than they have since the 70’s.And due to supply chain issues,
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For many, summer is the time for a much-needed break from the nine-to-five grind.Workers in all industries pack these three months with week-long vacations, long weekends, and extra time spent away fr
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By now, most organizations have formulated their return-to-work plans.And for most offices, hybrid work is the future.As we’ve detailed in the past, there are many benefits to the hybrid work model.
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The weather is warm, the days are long, and summer vacations are just around the corner.Though it can be tempting to become a bit more laid-back during the summer season, June through August can also
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Due to a resurgence of the coronavirus, some employers – notably Apple – have delayed their return to office plans.Others, however, are moving forward as planned.With the proven effectiveness of v
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After years of hard work and pulling all-nighters, nearly 4 million students are about to receive their college degrees.Of those 4 million, around 65,000 will be walking across the graduation stage to
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When you see job titles such as accountant, teacher, ballerina, school bus driver, etc., you tend to know the general duties, and daily responsibilities, of each profession.In the world of technology,
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There's no doubt remote work has been on the rise over the past few years; unfortunately, so has a decline in mental health. A lack of social interaction may be to blame, potentially causing the deter
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Salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.Fifteen years ago, that’s what was most important to job seekers from the Millennial generation (people born between 1981 and 1996).The fo
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“Accident is the name of the greatest of all inventors.” – Mark TwainPure chance has led to some significant scientific discoveries in the past.Take Penicillin, for example.In 1928, Sir Alexande
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To PSCI, diversity is the representation of all our varied identities and differences, collectively and as individuals. As a company, we seek to proactively engage, understand, and draw on a variety o
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February is often known for being a month dedicated to, and all about love. But February can be more than valentines and sweethearts; it can also be a month for self-care.While we love technology, it
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Have you ever tried to access the internet in a crowded area, such as a sporting event or concert? It oftentimes doesn’t work and can be slow to connect.It’s a frustration I’m sure most of us ha
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At the start of a new year many people make a promise to themselves that moving forward, they’re going to do things differently. This is known as a New Year’s resolution. These resolutions often t
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The holiday season is typically the time of year that employers give gifts to their employees. They do so as a way to show employee appreciation and to share some joy around the holiday season.While t
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The Macworld Conference & Exposition was a trade show dedicated to Apple’s Macintosh platform. Held annually each January, it was a conference many in the tech world – especially Apple enthusi
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Nearly every industry is on the market for top IT talent and organizations are at war competing for IT professionals. The issue, however, is that demand far outpaces supply, resulting in an IT skills
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In the movie Frequency, a movie about time travel, the main character John uses a shortwave radio to speak with people from his past 30 years ago. By doing so, he’s able to save his dad’s life and
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which occurs annually each October, aims to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity across the US, ensuring everyone has the resources they need to be safe
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If you want to perform at your best, then taking regular breaks from work is essential. As studies have shown, focusing on a single task for extended periods of time causes our brains to lose focus.
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When the stock market crashed in 1929, it ushered in a decade-long era known as the Great Depression. When the U.S. housing market bubble burst during the late 2000s, it brought us the Great Recession
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For the first time in eighteen months, workers across the country are returning to the office. While some will be returning on a full-time basis, many others will be splitting their time between the w
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The US and China make up the world’s two largest economies. If it were to be measured as a country, cybercrime would be next in line. The need, then, for cybersecurity professionals cannot be stress
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The job of an IT consultant can be a demanding one. Especially in today’s climate, where many IT professionals are being overwhelmed and overworked. Dealing with work frustrations in a professional
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Two years ago, I would have sat down to write this blog post in my office at 1 Righter Parkway (PSCI headquarters). Today, it’s being written from my home office. Due to the pandemic, I have been wo
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Business is booming for cybercriminals, with damages from cybercrime expected to hit $6 trillion in 2021. The pandemic, of course, is a huge reason why.Capitalizing on the massive disruption caused by
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The global pandemic has drastically changed the world’s business landscape as nearly every company, in nearly every industry, has been forced to change the way it operates. As we move towards a post
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For every job that PSCI works on, a job description for that opportunity can be found on our IT job search page. From there, candidates are able to submit their applications to each position by submit
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This post was written for PSCI by a guest writer, Anthony Stevens. He is the content specialist for ExcelTemplates, a resource for free Excel templates.Offices and organizations across the globe utili
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For employers across the country, the need for IT professionals is at an all-time high. And according to Burning Glass Technologies (an analytics software company that provides real-time data on job g
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At PSCI, we like to exude positivity. However, while we eagerly anticipate a return-to-work date, simply opening the doors and expecting business to get back to normal may be a bit premature. While we
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Stress and productivity do not go hand in hand. Workplace stress has adverse effects on workers’ mental health, and it’s why many employers mandate PTO. While working from home (out of necessity)
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This time last year, concepts such as “mask mandates” and “social distancing” were foreign to us and very few knew what the acronym PPE stood for (Personal Protective Equipment). Today they’
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In today’s job market, it’s crucial to set yourself apart from other candidates and offer something they’re not. One such way to do so is with a personal website. Asked if they’d hire someone
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Have you ever been asked to leave a Google review for a company you’ve done business with? You most likely have. That’s because reviews from past customers help a company build trust and credibili
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As this blog has recently mentioned, companies plan to do a lot of hiring this year. Obviously, that’s welcome news to the myriad of workers looking for new jobs or considering a role or career chan
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As everyone grappled with how best to survive the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the IT industry fared better than most. That’s largely because tech companies, and IT services, don’t rely on physica
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It's a brand-new year filled with brand new opportunity. While hiring may have been down last year, it doesn’t expect to stay that way in 2021. If you’re looking to jump start your career, or emba
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It’s been a long year, and everybody is looking forward to a fresh start in 2021. So, that has us thinking, when was the last time you did a full review of your resume? For those of you in contract
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Another year is almost at an end, and – as with any year – this year has brought with it challenges. But to say 2020 has been a challenging year would be too much of an understatement. The facts a
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There are greetings associated with holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. On October 31, it’s “Happy Halloween,” on December 25, “Merry Christmas,” and on November
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The purpose of performance reviews is to promote communication and provide useful feedback about job performance. While many dread these meetings with their managers, they do facilitate better working
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A few years ago, PSCI ran a series of blog posts entitled, PSCI Prep, where we used our expertise and years of experience in the staffing industry to help guide job seekers through the interview proce
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When hiring for contract positions, a candidate’s cultural fit may be low on the list of an employer’s requirements. For contract-to-hire and full-time positions, however, it becomes increasingly
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Conferences and networking events are great opportunities to further your career. They allow you to keep up to date on the latest industry news and trends, pick up new skills, and network with industr
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Even before the pandemic struck, remote work was becoming increasingly common. Just last summer, we made a post talking about the benefits afforded to employers by offering remote work as a business p
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With the excitement of accepting a new job fresh on the mind, it is time to set new financial goals! Your salary may have fluctuated, making it important to not only adjust your budget in the short-te
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Despite it having its own awareness month (October), cybersecurity is a practice that should be thought of each month and every day of the year (24/7/365). With the average cost of a malware attack on
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Cybersecurity has been a hot topic within the IT industry for years and with each day that passes we read news related to yet another cybersecurity threat. The year 2020, however, comes with a whole n
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Every industry, every company, every department, has their own unique hiring challenges to overcome. This is nothing new. Two summers ago we addressed the IT skills gap and the strategies organization
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With Memorial Day firmly in our rear-view mirror, the summer season is underway! In typical years, you’d probably have your sights set on beach vacations and trips to amusement parks. Unfortunately,
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In an article recently published by TechTarget, which we shared via our social media channels, a question was posed about how IT leaders can combat the IT talent shortage. In that article, which was b
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For job seekers, recruiters, and sales professionals alike, LinkedIn is one of the most powerful (if not the most powerful) tool out there. As the world’s largest professional networking site, Linke
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Every now and then, new technology is introduced, promising to be "disruptive": it happened with artificial intelligence, and then the cloud, and then with the Internet of Things, then again with 3D
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It can be easy to have a negative attitude during this global pandemic we’re all suffering through. We’re unable to visit and spend time with family, prohibited from eating out and having drinks a
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Years ago, the concept of working from home was only feasible for a select few. Today, however, the idea of working from home is almost commonplace. The ability to work from home, or work remotely, is
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For IT professionals, job opportunities seem to be endless – especially if your specialty is highly sought after. When in need of a new position, however, it’s never wise to sit back and wait for
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In a perfect world, an employer would be able to meet and interview all their IT job applicants in-person. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world. Whether they’re sick, are out of PTO, do
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With the tech industry’s unemployment rate at historic lows, opportunities abound for IT professionals – with no end in sight. According to Raj Mukherjee, senior vice president of product at job s
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Now that we’re a month into the new year, hiring objectives are becoming clearer for most companies. And this year, just like in years preceding, IT needs continue to remain at the forefront. Based
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The New Year is more than just a change in calendar, it presents the perfect opportunity to change yourself by making a commitment to become better. Whether that be by exercising to get in shape, diet
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The benefits of using a staffing firm to fill an employer’s temporary needs cannot be denied. Their services allow for greater flexibility, lower overhead costs, and quicker hires – just to name a
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Life as an IT contractor can be great. The profession allows for higher hourly wages, more diversification of IT skills, more opportunity to grow and strengthen your professional network, and a greate
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Thanks to the IT skills gap and other contributing factors (such as the global COVID-19 pandemic), the number of open IT positions across the country, and world, is at an all-time high. While this may
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Interviews are conducted in a variety of settings (e.g. at company HQ or in the coffee shop around the corner) and in a variety of ways (e.g. phone, video, in-person). They all serve one common goal,
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Leaving an IT position open, especially one of need, can be a scary proposition. That’s the nightmare scenario facing IT hiring managers across the nation, though. Thanks to the IT skills gap, the d
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so what better topic to talk about than cybersecurity! Cybersecurity is defined as the state of being protected against the criminal or unauthorized
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(This post was edited on March 22, 2021)“Why aren’t my roles being filled?” That’s the question IT hiring managers around the country are asking themselves on a daily basis – and for good re
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There can be a lot to remember during, and while preparing for, a job interview. If you’re a candidate being represented by PSCI, however, don’t fret. Having been in the IT staffing industry for m
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It’s a job seeker’s market. Opportunity, especially for those within IT, exists at nearly every company and in nearly every industry. Unfortunately for employers looking to hire IT professionals,
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If you work in IT, or simply just have an interest in technology, there’s nothing better than a tech event or conference to keep you up to speed on the latest happenings in the industry. But not onl
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Last year we wrote a blog detailing the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); the GDPR is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy for all EU citizens and the
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Cybersecurity, the cloud, and business intelligence. What do these 3 topics have in common, you ask? They’re all in incredibly high demand and atop IT hiring manager’s wish lists. The issue for em
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Not long ago, the idea of employing a remote workforce or even offering the option of being able to work remotely seemed impractical. There would be too much employees wouldn’t have access to and th
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While the nature of the job is unpredictable and ever-changing, contractors have the ability to create an ideal career path and work towards their financial and professional goals. In this blog post,
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It’s a job seeker’s market and the competition for top technical talent is fierce. With unemployment at its lowest level in 50 years, skilled professionals have more options than ever. That means
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While Java and Python still seem to rule the programming world, there are always new (and old) coding languages to consider. In this blog, we break down what’s currently in-demand and holding progra
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Each year, thousands of vacant tech positions go unfilled. It’s not that companies are unwilling to pull the trigger on new hires, it’s that they just aren’t finding the candidates with the righ
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A contractor, or contract employee, is defined as an employee who works under contract for an employer (and there are many benefits associated with it). At PSCI, our contract employees work onsite at
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PSCI is an IT staffing firm that has been in business and that has been based out of Delaware since its inception in 1993. Staying in business for that long is no easy feat but we’ve been blessed wi
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It’s normal to feel stress and anxiety during a job search. After all, your livelihood depends on your ability to find a job and maintain steady employment. So, as a job candidate, you absolutely ow
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The unemployment rate is at or near an all-time low and organizations, now more than ever, are in need of IT help. Due to this, IT departments across the country are all facing a similar question, “
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Technical skills are important, there’s no doubt about that. No hiring manager is hiring an Oracle DBA who has little to no experience with the Oracle database. Or a Software Developer who lacks any
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Does your organization employ contractors (aka temporary or gig workers)? If you work for a Fortune 500 (or even 1000) company, government agency, or large financial institution – especially if you
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Now that we’re a couple of weeks into the new year, how are your New Year’s resolutions coming along? Are you exercising regularly and keeping to that healthy diet? Or have you already abandoned y
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As 2018 comes to a close, it’s time to look ahead to 2019. For employers, which includes both hiring managers and IT decision makers, this means placing focus on IT hiring and IT hiring expectations
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As the New Year rapidly approaches, now is a good time to reflect on where you’ve been in your professional IT career and, more importantly, where you want to go. As has been well documented through
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Artificial intelligence, or AI, is all around us. It can be found in our phones (e.g. Siri, Apple’s personal assistant), on the road (self-driving cars), online (via Netflix and Amazon’s predictiv
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Over the course of the past month, PSCI has attended and sponsored a multitude of tech conferences, seminars and workshops. On October 19, we were at the Procurement Seminar and Vendor Expo. On Octobe
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When you think of the gig economy, you’re most likely not thinking about the role company culture plays in it. After all, by definition, the gig economy is a system in which temporary positions are
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According to the American Staffing Association, America’s staffing companies hire nearly 15 million temporary or contract workers each year. And with contract work seen as part of the solution for d
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In a recent article posted by USA Today, they shared the new trend of candidates and new hires ‘ghosting’ interviews and jobs. Due to this troubling new trend, we’ve decided to write an in-depth
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The demand for Java skills isn’t slowing down. In fact, as was pointed out in our last consultant focused blog post, “The Most In-Demand Programming Languages,” Java is one of the most highly de
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The world, especially the tech world, continues to embrace gig work (temporary or contracting jobs). It reduces overhead, gives both the company and the contractor flexibility, and creates a more dive
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In-demand tech skills come and go but one tech skill that will always remain in the forefront is computer programming. More specifically, computer programming languages. Programming languages allow us
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If you’re in IT, or living anywhere other than underneath a rock, there’s little doubt you’ve heard about the skills gap plaguing the IT industry. But what exactly is it? In this post, we’ll d
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It’s a candidate-driven marketplace and the need for technology workers has never been greater. That means there’s a plethora of opportunity out there for top technical talent. With so many jobs a
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As we near the second-half of 2018, let’s take a look at some of the tech industry’s most in-demand tech jobs for the year. If your organization is looking to expand upon its IT department, these
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Back in 2014, we posted a blog titled, “Best/Worst States for IT Jobs.” That blog, based on research conducted by CRN (a company who provides objective news, analysis and perspective for the IT in
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You’ve most likely heard about the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by now. But even if you’re unfamiliar with the term there’s little doubt you’ve already experien
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If you’re unfamiliar with contract work, it’s time to study up. According to a recent study, which was reported on by USA Today, more millennials are seeking out freelancing careers instead of ful
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If you’re a job seeker, there’s little doubt that you’ve encountered applicant tracking systems in your job search. The fact is, 75% of large companies use an applicant tracking system (ATS) for
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Whether you’re working with an IT staffing firm or seeking out and applying to positions on your own, the use of your email is a huge part of the job search. It’s your first contact with your pote
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It’s the end of March, which means the end of the academic year is just around the corner. As highly trained and eager IT graduates are about to enter the job market, your company should have a plan
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As you may have noticed, things have changed around here! In order to make things easier on our candidates and clients, we’ve updated our website. To track all the changes that we have made, in this
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What makes for a good tech hire? The answer to this question is varied but we’ve tackled this topic in previous blog posts. In those posts we talked about the underlying traits we feel hiring manage
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Your professional network (i.e. LinkedIn) can be extremely valuable to a job search. But, it takes time and effort and is easily put aside when you’re comfortable in and busy with your current posit
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If you’re a follower of PSCI on social media or have read either of our latest newsletters (the IT Industry Rundown or the Consultant Connection) then you know this month/year marks a significant mi
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This is a continuation of PSCI Prep – an ongoing series of blog posts designed to help walk job seekers through the interview process. The first three posts, which focused on the interviews themselv
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The demand for IT talent is high and candidates often have several options to consider. As a key decision maker and manager within your organization, you should be asking yourself, “Why do candidate
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This is a continuation of PSCI Prep – an ongoing series of blog posts designed to help walk job seekers through the interview process. Parts 1 and 2, which focus on phone and video interviews, can b
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In the context of company culture - or any culture for that matter - “mutual constitution” refers to the unique relationship between individuals and the collective unit to which they belong. We in
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This is a continuation of our ongoing series, PSCI Prep – an ongoing series of blog posts designed to help walk job seekers through the interview process. Part I, How to Ace the Phone Interview, can
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The demand for IT talent is high and top candidates often have several options to consider. This means there’s a lot of opportunity out there. Just because you have someone on your payroll doesn’t
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As an IT staffing firm, part of our job is to prepare our candidates for interviews; so we thought it’d be a smart idea to begin a series of blog posts designed to do just that. So over the course o
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According to a survey of 15,000 employed Americans, conducted by Gallup, last year a staggering 43 percent of employed Americans spent at least some time working from home. It should really come as no
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Job boards are alive and well in the staffing industry, but not without some healthy competition from LinkedIn and the ever-evolving world of social media. Try not to think of one as a substitute for
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In a past blog post we asked the question, “Do you know how to spot an IT superstar?” The areas we focused on in that post, when trying to identify top tech talent, were longevity of assignments,
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A job search can prove to be quite a daunting task. You can spend hours upon hours researching and applying to positions, working and reworking your resume (never knowing if your updates are what empl
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When looking to fill vacancies in your IT department you no doubt begin your search by looking for that individual who can check off all the boxes on your wish list. There’s no harm in this. The pro
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In a given day, recruiters can talk to nearly a hundred IT professionals when looking to fill a time-sensitive role. Now more than ever, it’s more important for IT candidates to differentiate themse
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Imagine for a moment that you’re planning dinner for someone special. Maybe it’s a landmark anniversary for you and your significant other, and you decide not to spare any expense. Naturally, you
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Resume writing can be a real challenge. Even more so when you’re trying to condense all of your years of experience into only a few pages. So for those candidates with a plethora of professional exp
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There’s nothing more disappointing than hitting it off with a candidate who you’re certain would accept an offer, and then getting blindsided with news that the candidate accepted another offer. W
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We’ve all heard the old adage – your resume should be no longer than one page. The idea behind this is that recruiters and managers are so busy reviewing resumes that they don’t have the time to
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It wasn’t until working as a Starbucks barista in Los Angeles that I realized the infinite number of ways one can order a cup of coffee. “I’ll have a venti, pumpkin spice, non-fat, extra hot lat
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IT goals are moving targets. One day they’re here, the next day they’re disrupted by the next big thing. Keeping pace with technology can be exhausting. Yet businesses have no choice but to keep u
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Stop for a few seconds and think about the strongest relationships in your life. How many of them started off on the wrong foot? Probably few and far between. It’s pretty natural: if we’re not yet
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Let’s begin with a hypothetical – your IT department has just been tasked with a time-sensitive project but you’re short on staff and you have limited budget. What do you do? Despite this being
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In a workplace setting, your wardrobe is a sign of your professionalism. You want to look the part! So whether you’re just starting a new job, out meeting new clients, or interviewing for the job of
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The importance of finding and investing in cybersecurity professionals has never been greater. Never before has the world been this dependent on technology. From online bank accounts and one touch mon
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If you’ve recently hit the job market – or if you’ve been there for a while – then you’re quickly finding out how competitive it can be. As an IT staffing company, we know – we speak to jo
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There are a lot of similarities between staffing companies. After all, our business models are all essentially the same – establish a network of clients, receive job requirements from said clients,
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In the IT staffing world, we see all sorts of jobs. Anything from Help Desk Support and Java Developers to System Security Administrators and Workday Developer Configuration Analysts. Some of these po
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Last month, we took a look at the common resume mistakes candidates make that are costing them both opportunity and money. Among them we listed spelling/grammatical mistakes, using non-traditional fon
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Today we’ll be addressing the topic of whether you’re paying your employees enough and how to keep yourself from losing out on a shot at employing top talent. As an IT staffing company, a major pa
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As an IT staffing firm we review our fair share of resumes. Our clients depend on us to find them, screen them and present the ones we’ve deemed sufficiently qualified for their open job opportuniti
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Jobless rates are falling across the country and the U.S. economy is bouncing back. This is a great thing! Because of this, however, good candidates are not waiting around. They’re saying, “If you
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When first entering the job force, few entertain the idea of working as a consultant. In fact, I’d say most aren’t even aware that it’s a possibility. As you move further along in your career, h
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A few months ago we posted a blog about how the IT hiring market is affecting your business. In it, we asked why employers may be having trouble filling their open tech positions while offering up a f
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We’ve spoken about this topic before – Beyond IT: The Skills You Need Right Now for IT Career Success – but its message was so important it’s worth revisiting the topic. As a member of the IT
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It’s the dog days of summer so what better time to check in on the health of the IT industry.In the IT staffing industry, the majority of employees are consultants – workers hired to perform a ser
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We’ve talked before about standing out and making yourself seen while on the job search. Everything from how to stand out in an interview to what impresses employers beyond just your resume. In this
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Typically, when one starts – or thinks of starting – the job search, the first thing they do is update their resume. But a question lingers… is there anything else you can do? What about whe
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2016 has been dubbed the year of the candidate. According to MRINetwork, a recruitment organization specializing in global research, 90% of recruiters believe that the job market is candidate driven.
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After days/weeks/months of searching for your dream job you’ve finally found it! Your resume has been tailored and on paper you seem the perfect match for the position. After submitting your applica
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A few weeks ago we wrote about the different advantages and disadvantages that come with both contract and full time work (as well as the PSCI difference). As an IT staffing firm that deals primarily
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Glassdoor has just released its list of the 25 best-paying jobs in the US and to no one’s surprise tech jobs are once again dominating the list. This is no new phenomenon, year in and year out tech
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There’s no denying it, the IT industry is a great place to be as there seems to be an endless supply of opportunity. With this opportunity, however, comes choices. As most in the IT industry know, c
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A few months ago, Patrick wrote a blog about what questions should be asked in interviews – by the interviewers… And Leslie has written a post about how to prepare for interviews… but what do yo
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It’s 2016 and the age of video, photo sharing, instant news, and expressing yourself 140 characters at a time is upon us. Gone (long gone!) are the days of both morning and evening editions of news
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There’s a new phenomenon (new being a relative term) sweeping the nation: the work from home option aka telecommuting aka remote work. There are a few names for it but they all mean the same thing -
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As the year winds down, I wish to express gratitude to all those who continually, year after year, make it possible for PSCI to thrive in the IT Services industry. We are completing 23 years of busi
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2016 is just around the corner and – as has been for a while – it’s a great time to be in IT! Unemployment rates are nearing record lows with some positions showing unemployment rates as low as
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This is the time of the year we love! It’s full of football, lavish feasts, and spending quality time with friends and family. In fact, that’s what most people think of when they think of Thanks
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The importance of timely constructive feedback cannot be overstated. As an IT Staffing company we see both sides of this – not only are we seeking feedback on the candidates that we have submitted t
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I have a confession. I LOVE Social Media. I know, it’s totally basic, but I do. I think it’s awesome that celebrities/authors/business leaders will retweet you, that we can see Instagrams fr
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Who is PSCI? What do they do? These are questions that are often posed to us at trade shows, workshops, job fairs and the like. So as we’re making a more concerted effort to market ourselves through
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My blog posts recently have come out of necessity. As a recruiter I see a myriad of “don’ts” and as a recruiter with access to a captive audience, I feel the need to share them with you. Bel
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Over the course of our 22 year history, PSCI has never lost a client due to performance based issues. That stems from the fact that we routinely and consistently deliver consultants that not only fit
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When searching for a position there are many variables a candidate must take into consideration. In this space, we’ll be examining the common concerns raised by candidates about employers and how em
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The key to any good company and the common denominator for all successful companies are its employees. Particularly in a demanding market for IT talent, employee retention is more important than ever.
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As a recruiter, I see hundreds of resumes per week. I see some that I love and some that, well, I don’t. Resumes are your ticket to a new job, a better job, a better life. Own your resume, mak
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Looking for a way to further your IT career? Take a look at these resources, which include websites, blogs and online courses to help you advance your career and land you the job of your dreams.Glassd
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When speaking with potential candidates for open positions there are standard information gathering questions that always need to be asked: How many years of experience do you have working with XYZ te
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Everywhere you turn, there’s a headline touting this “hot” tech skill or that “in demand” skill set. Tech is evolving rapidly, and the skill sets that favor IT career success tend to evolve
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In this blog we’re going to take a look at common criteria used to evaluate candidates, offering a fresh look at the keys to identifying really exceptional IT talent and also sharing some red flags.
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It’s a really tremendous time to be in tech right now. Incredible IT jobs with both established and startup companies offer incredible opportunities to advance your career. But when it comes to taki
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Corporate culture seems to be a hot topic in IT right now, and it’s really no surprise. Competition is fierce for top IT talent, and companies are struggling to find ways to stand out and become the
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As Glinda, the Good Witch of the North said in the Wizard of Oz, “Are you a good witch, or a bad witch?” There are good recruiters and there are bad recruiters. Job seekers have a lot of choic
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Most employers have been there. You think you've found the perfect candidate. They have great experience, they’re local to the area, their rate matches up well, they seem like the perfect match! How
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Have you ever been told to “research” employers before job interviews? It’s a pretty standard form of career advice — and it’s definitely good advice to take. But using information to stand
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I may serve as the marketing manager now here at PSCI, but for five years I was actually an IT recruiter. For every member of our team here at PSCI, IT recruiting is our passion — it truly drives us
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IT professionals are enjoying one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, which is posing a challenge for employers. The following addresses the fight for top IT talent and offers tips on how
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Have you heard that commonly quoted statistic — that a typical recruiter only spends six seconds looking at your resume? I know that here at PSCI we most definitely take more than six seconds to rev
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As we’re moving into the New Year, PSCI is looking to expand its internal staff and we’d like to start by hiring a new salesperson. We’re looking for smart, enthusiastic and self-driven people.
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As an IT staffing company, one of our greatest challenges is finding qualified IT talent. At times, a search for a particular skill set may need to be opened up to a nationwide search when we’d pref
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In an industry as competitive as the IT Staffing industry, it’s very important to be in tune with your client’s needs and to know exactly what they’re looking for. So that raises the natural q
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For the better part of the last decade the US economy has been trying to recover from, for lack of a better term, the Great Recession. As people continue to get back to work, and as we continue to see
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So what are the best jobs in IT? Of course, that’s a very subjective question because two people could be looking for very different things in a job. That’s why I was intrigued when I came across
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Working for an IT staffing firm, I'm continuously amazed by how well our consultants are paid. But of course, they're worth it! Living in the information age, the demand for qualified IT workers has n
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There’s a lot that goes into making a placement. As an IT staffing firm, not only are we tasked with finding the best technical talent but once we do we must make sure that our candidate is prepar
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Welcome to the newest version of the PSCI website! This has been a very exciting year for us as it started in January with the celebration of our 20th Anniversary. In March we moved our offices to a b
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