Tag Archives: career

Helping Students with a Data Professional Career

Posted on June 2, 2025 by way0utwest

At a recent event, I had a student ask about how to get started as a data professional. What types of things should they do? What platform should they work on or learn? Where should they focus time? What tools … Continue reading →

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Rising Pay for Certifications

Posted on May 5, 2025 by way0utwest

Certifications can pay off, at least in some areas. There’s a piece that talks about pay rising for some tech professionals when they have some credentials. Networking, architecture, and project management are mentioned in the report, as are database and … Continue reading →

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Interview Tips

Posted on April 30, 2025 by way0utwest

When is the last time you interviewed for a new position? It could have been at a new company, or maybe you had an interview was for a different position inside your existing company. Perhaps you needed to talk to … Continue reading →

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The Return to the Office Debate

Posted on April 23, 2025 by way0utwest

At the end of last year, I ran into a friend I hadn’t seen in a long time. We were chatting and this person mentioned that they were looking for a new job. They had been laid off and needed … Continue reading →

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