The Evolving DBA
Steve thinks the DBA job is evolving and we will always need people to manage data.
2024-05-17 (first published: 2019-12-16)
535 reads
Career Growth
Finding Your Own Career
Learning to find the career that's important to you can be a challenge. Today Steve has some advice.
2023-05-15 (first published: 2019-12-11)
382 reads
What's a forgivable mistake?
Today Steve wonders if your company is understanding of your human frailty.
2019-12-06
269 reads
It's More Than What You Know
I'm a firm believer in keeping your tech skills up to date, as well as your social skills, What better way than attending or presenting at a conference or group meeting. The reason to attend an event I'm very fortunate that my company allows me training days and time for personal development, covering all expenses […]
2019-12-03
1,966 reads
HSA for Training
Is there a good way to ensure employees get trained? Steve has a few thoughts today on an idea that could help.
2019-12-03
188 reads
2019-11-23
1,887 reads
The Conference Springboard
The period after a conference is a good time to start driving yourself forward.
2019-11-20
133 reads
2019-11-18
234 reads
Agile Job Descriptions
Steve ends his week of career thoughts with a look at the job descriptions that we often use to decide if we want to apply for a job.
2019-11-15
282 reads
Micro Credentials
Today Steve talks about a new way of achieving some certification and education from Microsoft.
2019-11-13
269 reads
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