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I’ll work for free, Part 2
“You don’t have enough Peoplesoft experience”, “You don’t have any SAS experience”, “Your PHP experience is too light”, “We’re looking for a junior level programmer”, “Your qualifications have been reviewed against the requirements for this opening. At this time we have decided to pursue candidates with skills that more closely meet the job requirements (email
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I’ll work for free, Part 1
This is something that I would consider doing if I could find something that I truly enjoy doing. And of course, you’ll have to pay my, and my family’s, expenses. Part of that is driven by the fact that I am passionate about what I do. And the other part is because I am bored.
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Keep the momentum going
As I am finding out, a job search can be a 24/7/365 endeavor. That doesn’t mean you’ll be calling on recruiters or answering ads every day and every moment. Networking is extremely important. This weekend, I was fortunate to meet two colleagues for coffee and lunch. One of them is an expert in “cloud computing”
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How do I work?
As a report developer/business intelligence expert, I work with raw data that is typically in a database. Whether the database is called SQL Server, Access, Oracle, PROGRESS, Sybase, DB2, etc. is generally irrelevant. The differences between these is like driving a Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Honda or Porsche. Each one has their own qualities and uniqueness
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