Tag Archives: career

Failure

Posted on May 16, 2014 by way0utwest

Tim O’Reilly has written some great pieces over the years on many aspects of technology and change. I’ve followed him for years and I’ve enjoyed many of his thoughts and views on our industry. I think he’s thoughtful and truly … Continue reading →

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T-SQL Tuesday #54–Interviews and Hiring

Posted on May 13, 2014 by way0utwest

It’s the May T-SQL Tuesday, and this time it’s a great one. This month the host is Boris Hristov (@BorisHristov) and his topic is one that’s near and dear to me. He’s asking about interviews and hiring, and I have … Continue reading →

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Better Training

Posted on May 13, 2014 by way0utwest

I was talking with some data professionals recently about training and the value of college, work, or some other method of entering the technology business. I have a few thoughts about the different ways of teaching people about this business, and … Continue reading →

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Calling Local Speakers

Posted on May 12, 2014 by way0utwest

There’s likely a call for speakers open somewhere near you. When I was early in my career, I’d see these calls at large conferences like Comdex, TechEd, even the PASS Summit, and I’d think I’d never get the chance to present, with the … Continue reading →

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