Month: June 2024

Why most Candidates Fail the Job Interview in the First 5 Minutes

I don't often sell a presentation that I'm not directly involved, but I'm making an exception here! In my job search presentation, I cite another presentation by my friend, Thomas Grohser, called "Why candidates fail the job interview in the first five minutes." I've attended his session a number of times, and I can tell … Continue reading Why most Candidates Fail the Job Interview in the First 5 Minutes

Silence isn’t golden at work

I stumbled across this post on my LinkedIn this morning, and I felt it was important to share. I've seen too many instances where people tried to stick it out at a broken workplace culture (and I, myself, am one of them), and it ended up costing them. Are you experiencing symptoms of a broken … Continue reading Silence isn’t golden at work

Upcoming speaking engagements (as of 6/11/2024) #UserGroup #SQLSaturday #STC

I have a couple of speaking engagements on the docket! On Wednesday, July 10, I will do my networking presentation for STC San Francisco Bay Chapter! This is a virtual meeting (the user group link should including instructions for joining -- as of this post, it hadn't been posted yet) that will take place at … Continue reading Upcoming speaking engagements (as of 6/11/2024) #UserGroup #SQLSaturday #STC

I’m speaking at my hometown #SQLSaturday August 3

Earlier this week, I learned that I've been selected to speak at my hometown SQL Saturday! It will take place on August 3 at the Massry Center for Business on the campus of the University at Albany! I will be doing my presentation titled: "So you want to be a presentation speaker?" If you're interested … Continue reading I’m speaking at my hometown #SQLSaturday August 3