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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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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