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Beacon Technologies Announces Acquisition of SMART Solutions!
We are thrilled to share some exciting news! Beacon Technologies has reached the significant milestone of acquiring SMART Solutions, a 28-year-old IT consulting company known for excellence in staffing and consulting in the Madison, WI area. This strategic move marks a pivotal moment in our company’s growth journey and sets the stage for even greater achievements in the future. The decision to acquire SMART Solutions was carefully considered and aligned with our long-term vision and commitment of exceptional customer service […]
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 MoreWhere to Network
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 […]
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: Gilda’s Club Madison
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 […]
Read MoreCommunity Spotlight: Dane County Humane Society
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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