Consultant Connection – August 2019

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August 2019 Tech Conferences to Add to Your Calendar Tech conferences, and other related events, are the perfect opportunity to network with others, hear from industry leaders, and learn about the latest technologies and trends that are shaping the IT industry. Fortunately for IT professionals, there are options to choose from. Our latest blog post details a handful of tech conferences taking place in the Philadelphia region over the next couple of months. Read the blog >> Optimize Your Marketability Using LinkedIn Every job seeker is looking for ways to stand out against the competition. With that in mind, our blog has outlined some unique features offered by LinkedIn that expand on the function of the traditional job boards. Learn how to add dimension to your resume, demonstrate your expertise, and grow your professional network. Read the blog >>​​ READ OUR BLOG > IT Infrastructure Systems Manager This is a full-time position with our client in Philadelphia. They're looking for a strong hands-on systems manager with a scripting, automation, Linux and Active Directory background. Apply now >>​ Backup/Storage Engineer Our client in Milford, DE is looking for a candidate that has a good understanding of and experience with Enterprise Backup & Storage Systems/Software. This is a contract-to-hire role. Apply now >> Project Manager We're looking to fill multiple Project Management roles with our client in Gaithersburg, MD. What they really need are Project Managers who have experience working within a training environment. Apply now >> VIEW ALL JOBS > Jessica Hammer This month we shine the spotlight on Jessica Hammer! Working as an ECM Scan Unit Lead for the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Jessica is responsible for uploading documents to the State's database. Let's take a moment to learn more about her in this month's Fast Five. Years worked at PSCI? This is my first year with PSCI. Favorite weekend hobby? Horseback riding What would people be surprised to learn about you? I have been clinically dead, paralyzed and have titanium plates in my head. I am an adviser for the Friends of the Fallen and I have moved 13 times with the military. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? The Azores What separates PSCI from other consulting firms you've worked with? PSCI has separated itself from other firms I have worked for in that they seem to all work together to make everything seamless so all I have to focus on is my work, not juggling multiple bosses. In case you missed them, check out these recent top reads from publications across the industry. And be sure to connect with PSCI on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to stay in-the-know about the latest trends and resources. How to Respond to "So, Tell Me About Yourself" in a Job Interview Security Warning for Software Developers: You are now Prime Targets for Phishing Attacks How to Prepare for (and Ace) the Technical Interview Secure Delaware 2019 Cyber Workshop On September 24, PSCI will be a sponsor and exhibitor at Delaware's 10th annual Cyber Security Workshop. Hosted by Delaware's Department of Technology and Information (DTI), this year's event will be held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE. Topics to be discussed will include Defense/Protection Strategies, Cyber Security Innovations, Breach Case Studies, Legal Implications, Security in the Cloud, and Cyber Threats of the Future. ​The event is open to all, free of charge, so we hope to see you there! Retirement on the Brain PSCI's 401k provider, The Standard, produces Retirement on the Brain seminars to help individuals improve their retirement readiness - and we've added them to our website! This month's topic: Investing to Match Your Taste PSCI | One Righter Parkway, Suite 280 | Wilmington, DE 19803 302.479.9700 | info@psci.com | www.psci.com​