I just read this post today (Jan. 5, 2015), so I'm behind the times. However I think this is one of your best posts of 2014, Steve. I'm still "in...

I love that "Mission Statement" song by Yankovic! You wouldn't believe out many companies post job openings using so many buzz words! It's not a majority, but its more than...

(I hesitate to post to this, only because I fear getting inundated with recruiters seeking only to satisfy companies needing to fill positions at openings, rather than paying any attention...

Michael L John (12/18/2014)

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Agree. There are some good ones, and some bad ones.

In my area (Pennsylvania), there seems to be lot of recruiters that really did not look...

Alvin Ramard (12/18/2014)

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Recruiters are like every other type of people. There's good ones and bad ones.

Keep shopping until you find someone that's ready to work with what you want...

P Jones (12/16/2014)

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I have to ask why should these events be totally free? Most people would be happy to pay a fiver or tenner (UK) which would cover the hire...

OK, thanks.

This is an interesting article, Steve. I spent a lot of time in the late 90's writing VB code. In fact some of that is still running today. But I...

OCTom (12/5/2014)

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OCTom (12/5/2014)

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Doctor Who 2 (12/5/2014)

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Two questions: First, what is "SWAG estimates"? I've never heard that term.

Second, when you suggest writing a proposal do you mean to write it and...

Two questions: First, what is "SWAG estimates"? I've never heard that term.

Second, when you suggest writing a proposal do you mean to write it and print it out, and then...

Megistal (12/2/2014)

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I had that in mind while reading this morning article:

Not exactly right on the article but I guess you understand the point, whatever the situation.

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I'd like to make two additional comments. First, something I've said before, and that is that I'm surprised at how little companies are willing to devote to training their employees....

Totally agree!!

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Steve Jones - SSC Editor (11/6/2014)

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Doctor Who 2 (11/6/2014)

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Hi Steve (or anyone else at the PASS conference), what you wrote suggested to me that people could see at least some...

Hi Steve (or anyone else at the PASS conference), what you wrote suggested to me that people could see at least some of the presentations online. How and where?