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Community Spotlight: McGMO Charity Golf Event
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 […]
Read MoreHow To Ace Your Virtual Interview
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 […]
Read MoreHow To Find That Work-Life Balance
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 […]
Read MoreTop Tips for Phone Interviews
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 […]
Read MoreDos & Don’ts: How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” in an Interview
Anyone who has ever taken part in a job interview has typically heard the statement, “Tell me about yourself.” Job candidates must be prepared to handle this for each interview and be ready to tailor their response to each opportunity they are applying for. But you might be asking yourself: how can I properly answer this in a way that provides the perfect snapshot of who I am as a professional? We’re here to help! Check out these simple dos […]
Read MoreTips for Creating an Organized Home Office
Blend practicality and comfortability with this list of organization ideas that are sure to provide inspiration for your home office. Create a serene work environment. Decide on a specific workspace where you can concentrate with minimal distractions. Boost work efficiency by finding an area where you can close the door when virtual meetings take place – a space that’s removed from the action of the living areas of your home. Let the sunshine in. Make sure your work environment is […]
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons To Use A Recruiter
As a job seeker, you want to search every available option to get hired. Not everyone considers using a recruiter to help them find their next career or knows enough about how recruiters can get you hired. The main objective of a recruiter’s job is to find your perfect career match. Whether you consider yourself someone who doesn’t know what they want or someone who knows exactly what they are looking for, having a recruiter will help you get there […]
Read MoreConsulting Options: Salaried, W2 Hourly, 1099/C2C, or Direct Placement
The world of consulting offers professionals in our field many choices for structuring their employment. With most consulting organizations, you will have options such as salaried, W2 hourly, 1099 or C2C, or direct placement. There are a number of factors you will want to consider when choosing which way to go and what’s important to you, may not be as important to a colleague. So, it’s best to weigh all your options. We would be happy to discuss any or […]
Read MoreFAQ’s Answered from the Madison College Virtual IT Career Fair
Recently, Beacon Technologies attended the Madison College Virtual IT Career Fair, where students interested in software development, networking, cybersecurity, systems administration and help desk were able to gather information about IT careers and internships. Many students attending the fair had similar questions, which presented an excellent opportunity to compile those frequently asked questions and share our common responses. Question: What is Beacon Technologies? Answer: Ask anyone at Beacon this question and we all have our own unique way to spin […]
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