As career professionals, it’s always important to be prepared for the unexpected. Sometimes, the unexpected can result in your unemployment. Unfortunately, in this day and age, this is all too common. You’ll inevitably feel shocked, disappointed, or concerned, so allow yourself twenty-four hours to feel angry, sorry for yourself, and worry. After that, it’s time…
Lights. Camera. Action. It’s time for your virtual meeting debut. If the most on-camera experience you have is co-starring in your daughter’s homework project, don’t worry. ESP IT has some tips and tricks to help you level up your virtual meetings. Lights Make sure you’re in a room with good lighting, and then place a…
“If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it” – Tom Hanks Whether you’re in Minneapolis or elsewhere, leading a remote team is going to be hard, but it’s a challenge that provides your team with a unique opportunity to grow. So as you’re cloistered in your home like a character from a Jane Austen novel,…
Sure, you get to work at home, but you’re having trouble focusing on *actually* working. The ever-growing pile of laundry is much more appealing than checking your email, and checking Twitter for news updates is distracting you from your excel sheets. So, first of all, cook yourself a good breakfast, grab your coffee, and read…
The buzzword of 2018 could very well be the “gig economy.” Professionals are changing the way they work – contract work, consulting, freelance, the list goes on. The shift of employment preference can be used to a company’s advantage. Consulting services help companies scale their projects, bringing in the resources they need to complete successful…
Cray, the global supercomputing technology leader, has been partnering with ESP IT since 2011. ESP IT started working with Cray through Blaine Ebeling, Senior Software Manager. Blaine was searching for engineering consulting talent with very specific experience in Linux Systems. Throughout the years, we at ESP have learned about Cray’s particular technical needs and fantastic…
The Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, voted on Thursday, December 14 to dismantle rules that were put in place to keep the internet accessible to all with a computer and a Wi-Fi connection. This is concerning news for many Americans, as broadband companies now have the power to control access to different sites, having “the…
Guest Blogger: Kelli Moretter-Bue On September 10th, I completed the Ironman Madison, a triathlon consisting of a 2.4-mile swim through a crowded lake, 112 miles of rollercoaster cycling, and concluding with a silly little marathon, or 26.2 miles of running. Full transparency—It was one of the most challenging days of my life. I’ve done other…
LinkedIn is a great way to provide a virtual resume. However, users sometimes try to simplify things by ignoring details, processes, and steps which they feel are too complicated or unnecessary – but such a mindset could cost you your next great IT gig. The ESP IT team sheds some light on skills, recommendations, endorsements,…
Founded in 1999, Salesforce is the first capable cloud-based CRM platform. Through its full suite of apps (covering sales, service, marketing, commerce, and more), Salesforce provides its clients with state-of-the-art analytics to optimize client relationship management. Much like the trusted automotive brands of Detroit, Salesforce has been on the road for years and has ample…