At times, it can seem that your tech team is speaking a different language from the rest of your employees. In order to create an environment more conducive to collaborative problem solving, follow these tips to get everyone on the same page. Don’t Assume Everyone Knows What You Are Talking About When your tech team… Read more »
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A New Career in Accounting is As Easy As 1-2-3
Accountants are an integral part of every business. Whether working as a public accountant, at a government agency, a not-for-profit organization or a Fortune 500 corporation, all organizations have funds that must be managed, accounts that must be paid, or invoices that must be issued. If you are looking for a new career in the… Read more »
"Job Hopping" Your Way to Gold in the IT World
Instead of focusing on climbing the corporate ladder with one particular company, many IT professionals advance by working a variety of contract positions instead of taking long-term employment options with specific companies. In a way, working as a contractor can be seen as the practice of ‘strategic job hopping,’ allowing you to pursue new opportunities… Read more »
How to Become a Top IT Systems Engineer
A successful IT systems engineer must possess a wide variety of skills across many knowledge areas in order to coordinate the creation and operation of larger IT systems. A high level of technical understanding and ability serves as a foundation, and is combined with skills that originate in the project management field. In a sense,… Read more »
Recipe Corner – Tomato and Watermelon Salad
This is one of our own employee’s favorite recipes. What a great way to use your extra summer tomatoes! Thanks for sharing Berry Sprague. Ingredients * 5 cups (3/4-inch) seeded watermelon cubes * 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes * 3 teaspoons sugar * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1 small red onion,… Read more »
In The Perfect Space – Apple Watch Winner Announced
Congratulations to Edward Bandoh, who is the winner of our In The Perfect Space Apple Watch drawing. Edward visited our website and was interested in knowing more about the recent happenings at The Squires Group. He clicked the link to our mini-site – which showcases our In The Perfect Space methodology. This mini-site is designed… Read more »
The 3 Signs of a Stellar IT Resume
When you are looking to hire for a technical position, the sheer number of resumes that must be reviewed can take up a significant portion of your day. Knowing the signs of a high-quality resume can help speed the process along. Here are three signs that an IT resume has potential. Technical Summary Long gone… Read more »
Is the Cover Letter Dead?
As email and online submissions become the most common method for communicating one’s interest in a position, should you be spending your time creating a separate cover letter document? The answer is: it depends. Here’s how to tell if you need provide a separate cover letter when you submit your resume or application. Did they… Read more »
Four Killer Tips for Your Job Search Strategy
Taking on a job search can be intimidating. Whether you are a recent grad looking for your first opportunity in your chosen field, an experienced professional looking for an opportunity to advance, or a person reentering the workforce after a hiatus, certain techniques will bring in opportunities you may not otherwise find. Use these tips… Read more »
The Squires Group, Inc. Scores A Hat Trick In The 2015-2016 Baltimore Business Journal Book Of Lists
ANNAPOLIS, MD, July 25, 2016 – The Squires Group, Inc. (TSGi) announced that it has been named on three distinguished lists in the Baltimore Business Journal’s (BBJ) 2015-2016 Book of Lists. TSGi was named in the Top IT Consulting firms (ranked #10 based on number of local IT consultants), Women-Owned Business (Ranked #19 based on… Read more »