SQLServerCentral.com Content tagged Career

Do You Want a Meritocracy at Work?

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:00:00 UT

The best at their crafts are usually the most rewarded in sports, but not necessarily in other fields. This week Steve Jones asks if you would like it to be different?

The Joy of Technology

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 06:00:00 UT

Steve Jones enjoys his career in technology and hopes that you do as well.

How Do We Learn?

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:00:00 UT

With a huge increase in the number of online learning frameworks, Dave Convery wonders how comfortable people are with this new way of polishing their skills.

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The Job Posting - Do I really have to be the SQL God?

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:00:00 UT

Looking for a job in the SQL Server industry can be a challenge for many people. Craig Farrell examines part of this process in his look at job postings and how you can interpret them.

Accelerating Your Career

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:00:00 UT

There are any number of ways to help your career move forward. Steve Jones talks about one way you might not have thought about today.

Asking for Interview Questions

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:00:00 UT

When someone asks for interview questions on the web, it seems many people are upset. But should they be? Steve Jones points out there are different sides to this.

‘Disturbing Development’
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Don't Be a Ghost

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:00:00 UT

If you want to further your career, you can't be a ghost. Steve Jones talks about the ways in which so many people might end up hurting their careers by trying to keep their lives too private.

The Gambler

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 06:00:00 UT

If you are the type of person that doesn't run DBCC checks, Steve Jones thinks you're a gambler. And you might think about attending SQL Intersection next month in Vegas.

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The Saddest Thing I Ever Heard a Manager Say

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:00:00 UT

I am currently going through the process of looking for a new opportunity for my career. I’m going through the...

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Dust Off That Resume

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:00:00 UT

Since I started regularly attending SQL Saturday events some five years ago, I’ve sat in on a number of professional...

Five Virtual Labs for the SQL Server 2012 DBA

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:00:00 UT

Wouldn’t it be nice if you had a chance to try out the features of SQL Server? Maybe give them...

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Why SQL Server?

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:00:00 UT

This Friday Steve Jones asks you how you got started working with SQL Server in your career? Let us know how you got started and why you stuck with it.

15 Quick Short Interview Questions Useful When Hiring SQL Developers

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 07:00:00 UT

Here is a useful exam that you can administer in either 10 or 15 minutes, either oral or written, when you interview for hiring permanent or contract workers for jobs in SQL Server development or support. (This is not a test for SQL Data Base Administrators.)

Impressive Accomplishments

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:00:00 UT

What things impress you most about potential candidates. This week Steve Jones asks the question to try and understand what types of activities data professionals might consider.

Overconfidence – How it Almost Cost Me and What You Can Do to Avoid It

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:00:00 UT

It was early one morning and I was working on a production deployment to add a new Subscriber to an...

I’ve got mad SQLSkills

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:00:00 UT

Digging the new logo Last week I was fortunate enough to attend SQLSkills IE1 class in Tampa. Fortunate to have an...

Mastering the Art of Conversation and Making Business Contacts

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:00:00 UT

In NYC on Feb 21 at 6:30, Don Gabor has a short seminar to help with your networking. Whether you are chatting in small groups or one-on-one at a networking event, IT conference or after-hours party, your ability to master the art of conversation will help you find and connect with business contacts.

Interviewing Tips for a Database Position

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 07:00:00 UT

Interviewing for a database position is a careful game of give and take. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare for your interview is important, but it's only half the battle. You'll also need to ask questions to see if the job, and the company, is a good fit for you.

Free eBook: SQL Server Tacklebox

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:00:00 UT

Get a free ebook from Rodney Landrum and Red Gate Software that helps you prepare to deal with the various crisis situations you might encounter with SQL Server.

2013 Goals

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 07:00:00 UT

For the last Friday poll of the year, Steve Jones looks ahead to 2013 and the goals you might set for your career.

Those Who Can, Do

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:00:00 UT

Does certification help your career? Is it the choice for those that can't actually accomplish something in the real world? Steve Jones says that it can go either way, but it's up to the individual.

Grow Your Skills

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 07:00:00 UT

The idea of moving to the cloud is scary, but it will happen for many of us. If not at this job, perhaps at the next. Learning more about the cloud is something Steve Jones thinks you should consider.

Targeted Learning

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:00:00 UT

Today Steve Jones says your learning should have a plan. He uses an example from a recent conference where one motivated attendee came with a plan.

Day 2 of the OLAP Sprint

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:00:00 UT

Day 2 brings some initial work and a weather forecast.

Day 1 of The OLAP Sprint

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 07:00:00 UT

Day 1 of Simon's journey to build an OLAP solution in a week.

The Technical Nuances of Technical Writing

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:00:00 UT

A helpful guide to writing technical papers by focusing on the non-technical elements.

Interviewing a DBA

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:00:00 UT

I’m not a fan of trivia style interview questions. Yes, I ask a few because you have to in order...

Going to the PASS Summit? Join Us at a Networking Dinner

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:00:00 UT

For the third year Steve Jones and I are coordinating a very informal networking dinner on Monday night the week...

Interesting Reading for September 18, 2012

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 06:00:00 UT

More stuff you may find interesting. Prepare for your first security breach. Sobering. As data professionals we’re going to get pulled...

SQL Server Resources - A list

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 06:00:00 UT

A great list of SQL Server resources that you can use to help you improve your knowledge or ask questions.