Consultant Connection – February 2020

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February 2020 Key Strategies for Landing an IT Job Job opportunities for IT professionals exist nearly everywhere. Sitting back and waiting for them to drop into your lap, however, is not the soundest of strategies. In this blog post, we address the strategic areas where IT professionals should market themselves, where they can find and apply to job opportunities, as well as how best to act once a job opportunity has been identified. Read the blog >> IT Hiring Managers - What They Really Want in a Candidate When faced with nearly identical candidates, with similar technical backgrounds and proficiencies, what are the determining factors that'll make a hiring manager choose one over the other? In this blog post, we look at the skills (soft) that set candidates apart. We also introduce you to the new type of candidate hiring managers are seeking - hybrid IT workers. Read the blog >>​​ READ OUR BLOG > Service Desk Manager This is a full-time position for our client in Dover, DE. They are seeking an individual with at least 1 year of management and technical experience and at least 3 years of managing an IT service and support function. Apply now >>​ Senior/Principal Biostatistician Our pharma/biotech client in Wilmington, DE is seeking a candidate who holds a PhD in statistics to provide statistical support for their drug development projects. This is a full-time position. Apply now >> Senior DevOps Lead We are seeking a Systems Engineer (DevOps) that possesses expert level experience in both Linux and Windows administration. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with our client in Wilmington, DE. Apply now >> VIEW ALL JOBS > Wade Mair This month we shine the spotlight on one of our most recently placed consultants, Wade Mair! As an IT Systems Engineer at Five Below, Wade is responsible for working with Five Below's IT infrastructure team on various IT projects. Let's take a moment to learn more about him in this month's Fast Five. Years and projects worked on at PSCI? I have been working with PSCI since January 2020 at Five Below as an IT Systems Engineer. Regular or Decaf Coffee? Regular Android or Apple Phones? Android all the way! What was your favorite TV show when growing up? In Living Color What separates PSCI from other consulting firms you've worked with? PSCI is very action oriented and proactive. Everyone (especially Sean O'Neill) has been extremely helpful and available whenever I have questions. I feel very valued by PSCI and have thoroughly enjoyed working with them. 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. Job Interview Anxiety: How to Cope What is Your #1 Piece of Advice You Would Give to Candidates? Is Your Patience Holding You Back at Work? A Request for Reviews PSCI consultants are the lifeblood of our organization. As many of our consultant testimonials have attested to, you're not just another number here. We generally care about our consultant's happiness and well-being. That's why we want your feedback! ​As you may already be aware (we sent an email a couple of weeks back), we're actively trying to grow our brand on the employer review site, Glassdoor. These reviews, which are always completely anonymous, help candidates learn more about PSCI and help us to improve as an organization. To leave us a review, simply refer back to that email (the simplest way) or visit our Glassdoor page. We hope to hear from you! 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: What You Need to Know About Retirement Plan Fees PSCI | One Righter Parkway, Suite 280 | Wilmington, DE 19803 302.479.9700 | info@psci.com | www.psci.com​