Talk to professionals in the technology field, and you’ll find that they are constantly working to keep their skills sharp and stay abreast of the latest advancements. In our ever-evolving industry, it seems as though there’s always something new to learn and endless opportunities for professional improvement. Recently, CIO.com rounded up 8 Free Online Courses to […]
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Future Forecast: Top IT Skills for 2015
By all measures, 2015 is looking to be a hot year for information technology. Companies across the board are projected to increase spending on technology as digital innovation continues to accelerate. In “Forecast 2015: IT spending on an upswing,” Computerworld’s Stacy Collett referenced a recent survey by the publication for IT and business technology professionals: […]
Why Interviewing is Like Playing a Game of Baseball
Interviewing is a lot like the game of baseball. The initial interview with a talent acquisition specialist, or anyone for that matter, is the most vital to get on base, or get an “in” with the company. When you first step up to the plate, you are not trying to hit a home run by […]
Innovation that Boosts Both Clients and Careers
Marin Richeson, a senior business consultant in Perficient’s Life Sciences practice, writes about why she loves her job. During my tenure in Perficient’s Life Sciences practice I have worn many hats: business analyst, project manager, project estimator, proposal writer, process improver, trainer, instructional designer, product developer, marketing writer, quality assurance analyst, validation analyst … The […]
How Finding Your First Job is Lot Like Dating
Contribution by Bill Mitchell Looking for your first job out of college can be daunting, to say the least. But here’s an interesting way to look at it: Searching for an entry-level position is similar to the world of dating. Allow me to give you some examples: Think of a career fair as analogous to […]