SQLServerCentral.com Content tagged Editorial, 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.

‘Disturbing Development’
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rogue Algorithms

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 06:00:00 UT

As computers get more complex and automated, the chance for rogue algorithms grows. Steve Jones reminds us that we should be careful in how we code and that a little forethought from managers can help.

Watch Your Mouth

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 06:00:00 UT

The way you talk creates an impression at others. Steve Jones reminds us that we should be careful about using foul language.

Big Data Jobs

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 06:00:00 UT

Big Data is in the news and there is a lot of job growth. Steve Jones lists a few industries and areas where you might find one.

Time Off

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 06:00:00 UT

Finding a balance between work and life away from work is hard, but one good way is with periodic vacations. Today Steve Jones notes that some people don't take their vacation, which he sees as a problem.

Learning C

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:00:00 UT

As we use computers more and more, and more people must develop algorithms or simple programs, Steve Jones says everyone should learn C. Perhaps they should learn SQL as well.

Better Bosses Needed

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:00:00 UT

These days it seems there's no shortage of bad managers out there. However the bad ones do more than hurt morale, they actually can impact productivity. Steve Jones wonders why companies don't do more to fix this.

A Really Good Job

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:00:00 UT

Today Steve Jones talks about how you can find a really good job. And how you can make changes in your life to get you there.

Stack Ranking

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 06:00:00 UT

This Friday Steve Jones talks performance reviews. The system in place at Microsoft is a tough one, which allows some to thrive, and some not to. Is it one you'd like to have in place?

The DBA Tax

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 06:00:00 UT

Are you a DBA tax on your company? Or an asset that's worth the cost. Steve Jones talks about trying to be the latter and not the former.

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Starting to Program

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 06:00:00 UT

This Friday Steve Jones asks what resources might help the new DBA learn to program better. Pick the language of your choice and let us know what resources have worked well for you.

Six Figures

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 06:00:00 UT

This week Steve Jones looks at some data professional jobs that pay over six figures.

The Next Generation

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 06:00:00 UT

There's no shortage of technology workers, especially good ones. Today Steve Jones reminds us that we might wish to encourage others to try technology and then help prepare them for a career in this field if they enjoy it.

The Certification Debate

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 06:00:00 UT

Today's editorial was originally published on Aug 7, 2007. It is being re-run as Steve is on holiday. Is it worth getting certificated? Steve raises the question today.

After X Years

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 06:00:00 UT

Dave Winer has been programming for a long time, and he plans on continuing for some time to come. Steve Jones talks about the important things Dave realizes and how we should also be considering them.

Interns

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 06:00:00 UT

Today we have an editorial from Aug 8, 2007 that is being republished as Steve is on holiday. This piece looks at interns and how it's a good idea for finding new employees.

Learn in the Margins

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 06:00:00 UT

It can be very hard to find time to learn new skills and get better at your job. Today Steve Jones talks about finding a little time in the margins of your life.

Create Your Own Intense Interview

Tue, 29 May 2012 06:00:00 UT

Today Steve Jones talks about interviews and the way in which he approaches them to make sure that the job is the best fit for both the company and the candidate.