More people should take this message and commit it to memory! Paint it on every wall, thumbtack it to every cork board, tattoo it on their foreheads. Technology is a beautiful thing, but to be relevant in the job market of the future, people need to be creative, inventive and constantly ask themselves what they can be doing better... not only for … [Read more...]
How accepting a counter-offer can be career suicide
July 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Most people don't realize that by accepting a counter-offer it actually puts them at a severe disadvantage over the long-haul. And even though you pocketed a nice increase in comp, potentially more stock, and a new corner office, your loyalty will always be in question with your current employer. I enjoyed reading this example of how things can … [Read more...]
Labour market scrambles for new tech stars
July 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Product designers are in high demand in Silicon Valley, and companies are trying to hold on to the talent they have. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/cc3a62c8-a730-11e0-b6d4-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1RN4N77Rd … [Read more...]
Stars Versus Great Teams
July 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Why one star employee is better than a star team. http://techcrunch.com/2011/07/04/stars-versus-great-teams/ … [Read more...]
Making Strides at Start-Ups
July 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The new tech boom is cracking the glass ceiling, and female entrepreneurship is on the rise. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303627104576413670597119208.html … [Read more...]
Why You Should Adopt the Cloud
July 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Leading financial services firms are integrating the cloud into their IT strategies. Here's why you should, too. http://www.wallstreetandtech.com/data-management/231000518 … [Read more...]
In Silicon Valley, select tech workers are in high demand
July 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The tech industry is getting a second wind from the dot-com era, and engineers are in high demand right now. If you're a skilled programmer, the opportunities are endless. http://www.mercurynews.com/jobs/ci_18357227?source=rss … [Read more...]
Will Google Disrupt Venture Capital?
July 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Haven't heard of the new VC breed, Google Ventures? Read this article to learn more on how this new twist to the VC industry could really shake things up. http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2011/06/22/will-google-ventures-disrupt-venture-capital/?section=magazines_fortune … [Read more...]
For Buyers of Web Start-Ups, Quest to Corral Young Talent
July 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The need for talented engineers is so high, some companies are buying startups simply to "acqhire" their tech-savvy founders. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/18/technology/18talent.html?_r=2&ref=todayspaper … [Read more...]
Winners And Losers In Silicon Valley’s War For Talent
July 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Companies need to hold on to the talent they have, or else lose to the next highest bidder. Read for yourself which companies are winning and losing. http://blogs.forbes.com/nicoleperlroth/2011/06/07/winners-and-losers-in-silicon-valleys-war-for-talent/ … [Read more...]