Consultant Connection – July 2018

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July 2018 How to Thrive as a First-Time Contractor As our blog has pointed out in the past, there are many benefits to contract work. So, if you have decided to accept your first contracting opportunity, you may be asking yourself the best ways to succeed (or possibly you just need a reminder). This blog provides tips on how to get off to a great start to ensure your contract is a worthwhile experience. Read the blog >> Optimize Your Marketability Using LinkedIn Every job seeker is looking for ways to stand out against the competition. Keeping that in mind, we've outlined some unique features offered by LinkedIn that expand on the function of traditional job boards. Learn how to increase your marketability on a platform that blurs the lines between social networking and professional networking. Read the blog >>​​ READ OUR BLOG > SAS Programmer Our pharmaceutical client in North Whales, PA has several openings for Senior SAS Programmers. Applicants should have experience in the therapeutic area of oncology. ​​Apply now >>​ Software Security Analyst This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with our client in Wilmington, DE. Consultant will be expected to guide application teams through the transformation and maturation of a secure SDLC. Apply now >> Senior .NET Core Developer Our client in Dover, DE has an immediate need for a Sr. .NET Core Developer. We are seeking candidates with C#.NET (4.7), .NET Core, and Docker experience. Apply now >> VIEW ALL JOBS > Rich Walker This month we shine the spotlight on Rich Walker! In his current position, where he serves as an IT Service Delivery Administrator for Energy Transfer Partners, Rich is responsible for managing and maintaining operational IT infrastructure. Let's take a moment to learn more about him in this month's Fast Five. Years and projects worked on at PSCI? I am a newbie, this is my first assignment with PSCI! Last book read? The last book I read was Rebuilding the Brand by Clyde Fessler - It is about how Clyde Fessler branded the current image at Harley-Davidson. Fessler deconstructs their branding strategy and I found many "personal branding" takeaways. Favorite weekend hobby? Sometimes I tend to see my gardening as a second job, but I do enjoy spending time in the yard. I also play guitar and have picked up playing violin along the way more recently. I write and am building a digitally controlled model railroad. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? I want to take my wife to Ireland. But a Rhine river cruise is also high on the list. Oh, and I want to drive to Alaska! What separates PSCI from other consulting firms you've worked with? I was highly impressed by the quality of the clientele PSCI represents. I was especially pleased with the level of professionalism which Connor and the entire PSCI staff presented. 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. 8 Values You Should Communicate in Every Job Interview Want to Schedule a Productive Workday? Follow These 4 Really Simple Strategies 4 Times It Pays to Accept a Lower Salary Getting Certified ​While the summer months aren't typically associated with coursework, that's just what one member of our staff has decided to take upon himself. Technical Recruiter, Connor Corsini, is in the process of becoming a Certified Professional Services Recruiter through TechServe Alliance - the Industry's only professional certification covering best practices in the IT and engineering staffing industry. To obtain his Level I certification, Connor will have to demonstrate a mastery of industry standards. These include, but are not limited to: industry best practices; common terms and definitions; systems and processes; and knowledge of federal laws governing employment practices. Connor is expected to complete his requirements for this certification by month's end and we wish him the best of luck in doing so! Share With Us! We’ve shared the latest here at PSCI, now it’s your turn. Have you taken any vacations this summer? If so, where did you go? What did you do? Head over to our Facebook page and share your thoughts in the comments! PSCI | One Righter Parkway, Suite 280 | Wilmington, DE 19803 302.479.9700 | info@psci.com | www.psci.com​