Consultant Connection – APRIL 2019

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April 2019 How to Build Better Workplace Relationships Although contractors may not stay at a job or company for long, there's value in getting to know coworkers and managers and building a genuine connection with them. This blog covers why and how to build those relationships as well as how to keep them going, even after moving on to a new role. Read the blog >> Dear Hiring Manager - Email Etiquette When Applying for Jobs Your first opportunity to leave a positive first impression with an employer is through your job application. However, there are many variables that need to be addressed when applying via email, such as: who to address the email to, whether or not to include a cover letter, and the format the resume should be sent in. In this blog, we answer all of those questions and more. Read the blog >>​​ READ OUR BLOG > Workday Integration Developer Our client in Media, PA is in need of a Workday Integration Developer to design, build, test, and deploy integration solutions for Workday. This is an initial 12 month contract. ​​Apply now >>​ Sr. Cloud Security Architect We're in search of a Sr. Cloud Security Architect to join our client in Dover, DE. The consultant will be responsible for leading a Cloud Security and AWS Identity Access Management implementation for AWS and cloud environments. This is an initial 6 month contract. Apply now >> Business Systems Analyst Our financial client in Wilmington, DE is in need of a BSA in their Corporate Finance Department. The consultant will be expected to provide business and application support for internal financial systems. This is a contract-to-hire role. Apply now >> VIEW ALL JOBS > Shravanthi Bejjanki This month we shine the spotlight on Shravanthi Bejjanki! As a long-time PSCI consultant, Shravanthi is on her second contract engagement with PSCI. Currently, she's working as a .NET/UI Developer for the State of Delaware's Department of Education. In her first engagement, she performed .NET development duties for the State's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Let's take a moment to learn more about her in this month's Fast Five: Years and projects worked on at PSCI? I have had an incredible journey with PSCI. In the beginning of my career I worked with PSCI for 3 years and now I have been working for PSCI for the past 18 months at DOE. I am a Full-Stack .NET Developer developing applications like the Delaware Educator Data System where an educator can apply for licenses, English language learning, LEA collections and educational directories to be used across the State of Delaware. Android or Apple Phones? I am an avid Apple fan and possess various Apple products. My recent favorite is AirPods. What was your first paying job? I worked as a graduate assistant during my masters in the Computer Science lab. What would people be surprised to learn about you? I have won several prizes in sports as a kid in school. I am a great cook and would love to contribute my help for any social causes. What separates PSCI from other consulting firms you've worked with? I have worked with various consulting firms but I must say that PSCI is the best I've worked for so far. I have relationships with those that handle my assignments (Ken Hoffmann), I am pleased with the opportunities PSCI has granted me and I look forward to our continued relationship. 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. New Study: Professionally Written Resumes Score Jobs Faster & Earn More 5 Questions to Ask When Starting a New Job 5 Ways Technical Experts Can Successfully Manage Projects Career Fairs & Job Openings ​With graduations set to commence within the month, career fairs are in full swing! Just last week, Wilmington University invited PSCI to participate in their Spring Career Fair (our HR Director, Patricia Brittingham, serves on their employer advisory board). Being more than happy to accept, we spent the afternoon speaking to students and alumni of Wilmington University's Colleges of Business and Technology. And we met quite a few prospects! While we're continuously on the lookout for tech talent, we also used the opportunity to conduct our own internal search. That's because we're currently on the market for a Technical Recruiter to join our Recruiting Department! If you know of any leads, direct their application HERE. 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! Since new features will be added monthly, we've repurposed this section of our newsletter to update you on new content. This month's topic: The Basics of the Financial Markets PSCI | One Righter Parkway, Suite 280 | Wilmington, DE 19803 302.479.9700 | info@psci.com | www.psci.com​