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Tips for Managing Stress at Work
Stress impacts us both mentally and physically, so it is important to find ways to prevent it from getting the best of you. Everyone experiences some form of stress one way or another, whether it’s mild or far more severe. Next time you find yourself experiencing excessive worrying, out-of-control thoughts, sweaty palms, and a rapid heartbeat, take a moment and find these helpful ways to manage workplace stress when it strikes you next. Take Deep Breaths By taking deep breaths, […]
Read MoreJob Hunting? Do These Steps First
If you are job hunting, stop everything right now. We get it. The impatience is real because you want to find every great opportunity you can before someone else snatches it and the posting closes. Before you do that, you want to make sure employers see the most professional version of yourself before even meeting you. Here are some important boxes you need to check off before hitting that “submit application” button. Update Your Resume In some cases, it might […]
Read MoreThe Transition to Consulting
In the world of consulting, we often hear candidates talk about the hesitancy with moving from a full-time salaried position at a company, to the role of contracted consulting. We get that and change is always a scary thing but allow us to try to calm some of those nerves. We sat down with a group of our consultants for some perspective on this topic. Each of them have spent time in corporate positions before making the switch to consulting. […]
Read MoreHow to Stand Out in an Interview
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 […]
Read MoreCareer Tips You Need to Hear
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! […]
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 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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