It’s no secret that the U.S. labor force is undergoing a massive change. It is rare now to work at the same company for 30 years (maybe even frowned upon). No longer is someone just a project manager, or adventure guide, or artist. Instead, you find part-time PMs, who take the summer off to lead tours, while […]
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Aww, yes, that sound of the ocean lapping up onto the beach while your toes rest in the sand and the sun is beaming at just the right temperature. Working folks should be encouraged to decompress and take some time off during this ideal season to enjoy their favorite getaway. One side effect of vacationing
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Everyone is talking Hadoop these days for tackling serious business problems in BI. Let’s take a closer look at this data storage platform that lies at the heart of many big data solutions. In a nutshell, Hadoop is an open-source software framework for storing data and running applications on clusters of commodity hardware. It provides massive storage
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During a recent visit to the library with my kids, I walked past the computer area and noticed that there wasn’t one empty seat. However, most of the standard tables were empty, save for one teenager texting on his phone. I had flashbacks of my many hours at the library, parked in my favorite nook
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When working in one of the fastest growing modern industries, things can change in an instant. This can include your IT job and the unique skills you bring. While it’s in the best interest of anyone with a career in IT to stay up to date with new projects and hot trends, it’s better to know
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According to Wikipedia, Silicon Valley is a nickname for the southern portion of the San Francisco Bay Area in the United States. It is home to many of the world’s largest high-tech corporations, as well as thousands of tech startup companies. The name has come to refer to all high-tech businesses in the area, and
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According to some, “Data Scientist” will be the sexiest job title of the 21st century. The ability to analyze data, especially huge sets of data, will increasingly impact the way people view and interact with this data. In short, this new knowledge will change the world as we know it. What are some of the
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A job interview should accomplish two basic things. One, the employer determines if the candidate is an ideal fit for the position, and two, the candidate assesses how he would fit in and whether his goals align with those of the company and position. If you haven’t considered the latter, you may want to before
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Last March, I wrote about my thoughts on whether the Apple Watch would make it or flop. Now that we’ve seen the launch, it’s safe to say this product doesn’t stand up to the success in sales or interest of previous Apple products. In a sense, it does not meet the, “Apple Standard.” Days after
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Machine learning, a powerful subset of artificial intelligence, has rapidly transformed various industries by enabling software applications to make accurate predictions without explicit programming. This revolutionary technology utilizes historical data to train algorithms, empowering them to forecast new output values. As machine learning continues to evolve and revolutionize fields such as healthcare, finance, and marketing,
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Resumes just aren’t what they used to be. I’m not talking about those unique individuals who fancy up their papers to make them stand out. I’m referring to how nowadays, just having a piece of paper with your basic summary, qualifications, education and skills is not the only thing employers are finding in applicants. The
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“Schools need to do a better job helping U.S. students excel in technical fields if the country wants to continue to lead the world in technological innovation.” This is a quote from President Obama in a recent interview on the importance of maintaining our country’s (debatable) technical edge, by ensuring that schools stress the importance
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