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How to Stand Out in an Interview

Posted on February 12, 2024 by

You landed an interview, congratulations! By now you have already mastered how to prepare and rock for one … assuming you have read our previous blogs. Ahem. But we forgot to mention something important: you need to stand out. Whether your interview is virtual or in-person, it is crucial for you to find ways to be remembered from other candidates and here are a few ways to achieve this. Dress with Boldness Believe it or not, sometimes your outfit is […]

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Career Tips You Need to Hear

Posted on January 4, 2024 by

No matter how many years of experience you have in your career, advice is always helpful. You could be missing out on some life changing tips others live by or found answers to that you could have never thought of. Here are the most helpful career tips we have come across. Don’t Settle If you are unhappy with your current career, it is never too late to change. Never settle where you are at professionally and go find something better! […]

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Where to Network

Posted on November 22, 2023 by

We are all told how important networking is but are sometimes guilty of overlooking how effective it can be for landing our next job. It is all around us and it could be your neighbor, a family friend, your dog walker—anyone, but what are the best places to network? Although we could go on and on because the options are endless, here are the mains areas we recommend that will help you greatly. College/University Alumni Events Connecting with strangers can […]

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Community Spotlight: Gilda’s Club Madison

Posted on September 12, 2023 by

At Beacon Technologies, we are honored to sponsor and attend events that align with our business goals and the needs of our consultants and clients. We are involved in our community by giving back to local organizations, like Gilda’s Club Madison, an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community. Gilda’s Club Madison is an incredible organization that provides free emotional support, cancer education, and hope to children and adults with any kind of cancer and those who care for them. The […]

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Community Spotlight: Dane County Humane Society

Posted on September 12, 2023 by

At Beacon, we are involved in our community by giving back to local organizations and charitable efforts. We also take pride in sponsoring and attending events and assisting organizations, like the Dane County Humane Society (DCHS). DCHS provides refuge, healing, and new beginnings to thousands of companion animals, exotic species, farm animals, and injured or orphaned wild animals every year. DCHS is a private, non-profit, community-supported organization and is not affiliated with any government agency or national animal welfare organization. […]

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5 Quick Tips for Improving Your LinkedIn Profile

Posted on August 17, 2023 by

When it comes to finding talent, LinkedIn is unquestionably the first place that recruiters and headhunters go to when they are on the search. Most professionals also find that LinkedIn is a good place to stay connected with colleagues and expand their network with people that share their interests. One issue that people run into though, is the amount of time and effort they put into creating their profile. Many people don’t enjoy putting together a resume or speaking about […]

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Community Spotlight: McGMO Charity Golf Event

Posted on July 19, 2023 by

Giving back to our community is an important part of what we do at Beacon. We take pride in sponsoring events and supporting organizations that align with our business goals and the needs of our consultants and clients. One local organization that Beacon has proudly sponsored for the last 20+ years is the McGMO annual charity golf event. The McGMO was established in 1998 by Tim McGregor, Mike Grover, John Monroe, and Kim O‘Keefe, all of whom had been touched […]

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How To Ace Your Virtual Interview

Posted on June 26, 2023 by

If you have a virtual interview coming up, you might be wondering how to prepare for it if you are new to this method. Although you may think virtual interviews are less formal and easier to handle, that couldn’t be any farther from the truth. Here are a few tips to keep in mind before hitting that “join meeting” button. Testing, Testing, Testing You want to test your camera and audio. Make sure both are working to avoid any awkward […]

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How To Find That Work-Life Balance

Posted on May 10, 2023 by

Life can get crazy, and work can get crazy … but both working together to create the perfect storm of stress?! No, thank you. Luckily, there are ways to manage different types of stress in our lives and, ultimately, find a work-life balance designed for each of us. First, here are some signs that your work-life balance might need an adjustment: Sometimes, just noticing that one or many of the signs listed above affect you is the first step in […]

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Top Tips for Phone Interviews

Posted on April 6, 2023 by

A common practice in the field of IT consulting is the phone interview. While it is important to prepare for the interview like you would a regular interview (i.e., researching the company, preparing for potential questions, developing your questions for the interviewer, etc.) here are some of Beacon’s top tips when it comes to participating in a phone interview: It’s important with every interview to ask what the next steps are and follow up with a thank you email or […]

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