Consultant Connection – August 2024

The latest news from PSCI.

August 2024 Going for Gold: Strategies for IT Career Success Just as athletes strive for gold, IT professionals should aim for career excellence. In this blog post, we outline strategies that emulate Olympic athlete's training routines to help you achieve your career goals. IT Consulting Across Different Industries: The Benefits and Challenges IT consultants benefit from working across different industries but in doing so face challenges such as domain complexity. In this post, we explain how navigating these challenges helps to maximize career potential. READ MORE BLOGS Sr. Software Engineer We're seeking a Sr. Software Engineer to plan, design, and implement complex development projects. This is a full-time, hybrid work position for our client in Philadelphia, PA. Apply Now >> nCino Application Administrator Our financial services client is seeking an nCino/Salesforce Application Administrator for a full-time, hybrid work position that can be based out of either Wilmington, DE or Philadelphia, PA. Apply Now >> Insights Strategist In this role, the Insights Strategist will leverage data to inform strategic decisions and drive business success. This is a full-time, onsite position located in Media, PA. Apply Now >>   VIEW ALL JOBS Tailoring your resume demonstrates genuine interest in a position and increases your chances of landing an interview. In today's job market, a generic resume won't stand out. So, tailoring your resume to each job is key. Below, we provide best practice tips for doing so: Analyze the Job Description: Identify key skills and qualifications. Reflect these in your resume.  Highlight Relevant Experience: Focus on roles and achievements that match the job requirements. Quantify Your Achievements: Use metrics to showcase your impact, e.g., "Improved project delivery by 20%." Customize Your Summary: Align your professional summary with the job description. Update Your Skills Section: Include tools and technologies mentioned in the job posting. 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 X to stay in-the-know about the latest IT trends and resources.     Resume Gaps Still Matter     These Are the Skills You Need to Get Hired in Tech   Three Quarters of Recruiters Prefer AI Headshots to Real Ones Upcoming Events Mark your calendars for these exciting events! We'll be a sponsor at the Secure Delaware conference on October 29. This event provides a great opportunity to network with and learn from the region's top cybersecurity professionals. And don't miss Tech Forum's next event on September 26 that'll feature a tour of Delaware's first oyster hatchery and networking at the Crooked Hammock Brewery immediately following. We hope you can make it to both! The Mental Health Minute Presented by Creative Benefits This month's mental health newsletter explores zoning out and the risks of using social media for self-diagnosis. Mental Health Minute Newsletter August 2024 PSCI | Two Righter Parkway, Suite 110  |  Wilmington, DE 19803 | 302.479.9700  |  info@psci.com  |  www.psci.com