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Summary: A brief overview of things I’m working on and where I’ve been. And then we discuss four big ideas about developing a proactive and dynamic career in Information Technology or anywhere else for that matter. Episode 30: Download here or listen below. Intro FAR-West Performing with The Tiger Tops October 19th Arrogant Sage on […] The post Episode 30 – Schedule and Productivity appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

Summary: A brief overview of things I’m working on and where I’ve been. And then we discuss four big ideas about developing a proactive and dynamic career in Information Technology or anywhere else for that matter. Episode 29: Download here or listen below. Intro & Things I’m Working On Book: Building Your IT Career Article: […] The post Episide 29 – The Entrepreneurial Careerist Revisited and Where I Have Been appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

What are Career Coincidences? Career Coincidences are those random moments – events or opportune meetings, where you connect with someone – an opportunity – in a seemingly magical way. You have a connection, a past employer, a shared friend, or any shared experience, that makes the conversation and connection more meaningful. This has the impact […] The post Episode 28 – Career Coincidences and Up Your Numbers appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

This question is repeated nearly daily on discussions forums and with aspiring, and even seasoned, information technology professionals. I’ll give a partial answer in this podcast and propose what is more important than either. Degrees or Certifications: What’s more important for your career? Listen to episode 27 below or download it here. The post Episode 27 – What’s more important for an IT career, degrees or certifications? Or something else? appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

Are you withholding information about what you, believing you are more valuable if no one else has this information? This is a common practice among IT professionals. It demonstrates a lack of confidence in your actual value to your employer. Do NOT Withhold Information to Artificially Bolster Your Value Listen to episode 26 below or […] The post Episode 26 – DO NOT withhold information to artificially bolster your value as an IT professional appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

Does learning new technology give you anxiety? What about knowing which technology to learn? This discussion will help. Learning New Technology & The Next HOT Technology Listen to episode 25 below of download here. Key Content: Market relevance is important but is solved by better understanding business need. You aren’t too late to learn a popular […] The post Episode 25 – Learning New Technology and Identifying the Next HOT Technology appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

Are you waiting for that class next semester or your employer to give you a project and permission to learn new technology? If so, this podcast is for you. I give you permission (duration: 6:46) Listen to Episode 24 below or download here. And you can always subscribe on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. […] The post Episode 24 – Permission Granted appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

A tightened up and more succinct podcast format. Listening time: 5:29 Listen below or download the episode here: Mentioned (links): Mike Rowe’s Podcast Blog entry: Facebook Political Rants Document: Rules of Engagement for Debate “To the other guy, you are the other guy.” Podcast Summary: Frothy-mouthed and angry political rants do little to change anyone’s opinion […] The post Episode 23 – Political rants are career suicide appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

I spoke for the Project Management Institute of LA last week. Topic: Cloud-based Project Management Strategies and Tools. I include music in many of my presentations. The morning of the presentation, I decided to write a Project Management related song. Below is what I ended up with. You can get the presentation slides on my […] The post The Project Management Blues appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

Prompted by a question on Spiceworks – an IT management software and community online. I’ve provided a link to the community. It’s a good place for IT professionals to get advice and meet other IT pros. Episode 21: How to make a 6 figure income in IT. Listen below or download the episode here. ….. […] The post 21 Earning a 6 Figure Income in Information Technology appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.