In today’s data-driven world, the terms “Data Analytics” and “Business Intelligence (BI)” are often thrown around interchangeably. However, these two concepts, while closely related, serve very different purposes in an organization’s decision-making process. Understanding the nuances between data analytics and business intelligence is important for professionals looking to make a significant impact in their field….
The Powerful Interview – Get that Job
Stephen just spent 45 minutes answering a variety of my interview questions attempting to gain employment as a technical support specialist. His answers were accurate and compelling, which led me to regard him as a strong candidate who would likely be getting a job offer. In a concluding effort to assess his true interest in…
10 Key Human Skills for Success
Identifying the Top Human Skills for Career Success For the past 15 years I have been developing classes and delivering coaching that focuses on topics related to Human Skills. Given that there is such a wide variety of Human Skills topics, I am often asked which one is the most important. Unfortunately, it’s virtually impossible…
The Power of Data Analytics: How Professionals Can Harness Data to Drive Business Decisions
In today’s fast-paced and data-driven world, businesses are constantly seeking new ways to gain a competitive edge. As the volume of information continues to grow exponentially, professionals are turning to data analytics as a powerful tool to uncover valuable insights and make informed decisions. The ability to effectively harness data has therefore become a crucial…
What is a Personal Brand and Why is a Personal Brand Important?
In today’s world of overwhelming social media tools and applications, it’s difficult to overstate the importance of having a strong, positive, well-defined Personal Brand. Unfortunately, in over 20 years of providing consulting services, it’s been my experience that the topic of personal branding is frequently misunderstood or flat out ignored. In this article, I seek…
Growth Mindset: Exploring the Most Important Career Skill You’ve Never Heard of
Ever since Carol Dweck first published her book on Growth Mindset in 2006, the focus on this topic has continued to grow. Today, it has become a trait that most employers are looking for in prospective applicants, not to mention what they are looking for in their existing employees. So, not understanding what it is…
What is Deep Learning & How Do I Get Started
What is Deep Learning? In his popular 1930s and 40s science fiction series, Isaac Asimov coined the phrase “positronic brain”. His books imagined a world where robots used futuristic-sounding “positrons” (a newly discovered particle at the time) as the basis for an artificial intelligence that could mimic human actions. Unfortunately, positrons didn’t make a great…
7 Valuable Soft Skills to Advance Your IT Career
An IT career is a stable and growing one. In times of economic uncertainty, that’s not a given for a lot of jobs. In fact, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics expects computer and IT occupations to not just remain stable but to grow 11% from 2019 to 2029, faster than all other occupations. That’s…
Ready for a Raise? Here Are 3 Keys to Earning Your Value in Tech
Ready for a raise? The good news is, many companies prefer to promote from within their own ranks. So if you’re looking to advance to a higher position and pay grade at your current organization, you already have a leg up. However, just because you have worked at the same company for a period of…
Becoming a Big Data Expert: How to Get Started
Did you know that 90% of data in the world today has been created in the last two years alone? That’s because every day, we create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data. That’s a lot of data that needs to be processed, analyzed and turned into meaningful — and sometimes highly valuable — insights that help…
A Guide to the New Azure Certifications — Prepare and Pass!
Cloud-related IT jobs are expected to grow 13% annually over the next 3 years, and according to the IDC, will account for an estimated 38% of all information technology positions by 2021. With a majority of Fortune 500 companies now using Microsoft Azure, it’s no wonder that IT professionals are looking to Microsoft Certifications as…
How to Assess Which Cybersecurity Course You Need
If you’re technically minded and enjoy a challenge, cybersecurity is a great career to consider. With digital transformation to the cloud spreading like wildfire and never-ending architectural innovation being implemented by businesses, the specter of cyber-attack is never far away. Now, more than ever, businesses are needing to put strong cybersecurity defenses in place and…
Top Ten Skills to Become a DevOps Engineer
Are you looking to advance your career in software development and operations? If so, becoming a DevOps engineer might be the perfect path for you. In today’s digital landscape, companies require a faster and more efficient software delivery process, and that’s where DevOps comes in. According to industry analysts, the DevOps market is expected to…
Top 10 Skills to Become a Data Analyst
Imagine diving into the world of data, where you become the detective solving mysteries hidden within mountains of information. This is exactly what being a data analyst does. As big data continues to dominate all industries, including healthcare, finance, and marketing, the demand for skilled data analysts is skyrocketing. Companies are eagerly seeking experts who…