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Strategies > Career Development
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Top 10 ways to launch and build a Lotus consulting practice (with a little help from the Beatles)
DominoPower Magazine - May 2009
It takes a certain type of person to succeed as a consultant. The current economic climate continues to make the headlines and often people find themselves turning to consulting practices to carry themselves through an "in-between-jobs" stage or as a permanent option. Do you have what it takes? Well, do you?
How to reduce stress in this crazy, crazy world
DominoPower Magazine - April 2009
Tomorrow is tax day, there's rush hour traffic, your next project deadline, a least favorite co-worker, your teenager's plans for spring break, Al-Qaida's plans and your recent investment portfolio. Notice your stress level shifting into high gear? This interesting article by stress management expert Larry Green can help you manage that stress in one simple lesson.
How to stay on top of your game: keeping your Lotus skills saleable
DominoPower Magazine - April 2008
We've all been there: in a place where we feel that our career has stalled or that we've stagnated and stopped growing professionally. If your work life is a little like the movie Ground Hound Day, it may be time to look at your skills and figure out how to get back on top of your game.
Top 10 ways to motivate geeks
DominoPower Magazine - September 2006
Last June, we came across a blog posting by Robert Harbols that seemed to perfectly touch on an issue near and dear to any IT manager's heart: motivating geeks. While we rarely reprint material published elsewhere, this article was so perfectly relevant to our DominoPower audience that we asked Robert for permission to republish. You can read it here.
Career transitions: From anxiety to performance
DominoPower Magazine - February 2005
Anyone who has found themselves suddenly out of work knows anxiety. If you've found yourself in this situation or are concerned you may soon be, author Matthew Moran has some tips to alleviate the anxiety and help you take back control of your career.
Solution Focus: A case-study framework for dynamic career growth
DominoPower Magazine - December 2004
One of the challenges in career development is to ensure you track and log what you've done. As we start the New Year, author Matthew Moran offers no half-hearted attempts at fad diets and exercise machines, just some advice to help you prepare for career growth in 2005.
Job search madness: Don't become a high-risk proposition
DominoPower Magazine - December 2004
The fundamental problem with most job searches is that the job seeker is typically a high-risk proposition for the employer. Employers and job seekers go about looking for each other from diametrically opposite directions. In this piece, author Matthew Moran gives us a sneak peek at this new book IT Career Builder's Toolkit, shedding light on the employer/job seeker relationship.
What the GOOD employment news means to you
DominoPower Magazine - May 2004
Dan Simmons is a long-time contributing editor to DominoPower, a very well-respected recruiter (we consider him DominoPower's Official Recruiter), and the author of Finding Lotus IT Jobs in a Challenging Economy, one of our favorite Solutions Guide. When it comes to the world of IT jobs, it's Dan we trust to let us know what's happening. This week, something we haven't seen in far too long: good news.
Kudos, great analysis, and juvenile behavior
DominoPower Magazine - March 2004
Last week, we ran an article entitled "WebSphere and Workplace and Notes, oh my!" Apparently, the thoughts Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz put down in this article inspired some strong responses, both good and bad.
The quest for re-certification in ND6
DominoPower Magazine - October 2002
Senior Technical Editor Dan Velasco couldn't wait to become re-certified in Lotus Notes and Domino 6. When the update exam became available, he immediately called and registered the very next day. Did he pass? How did he prepare for the test? Well, you're just going to have to read on to find out.
How to become an ND6 certified Lotus instructor
DominoPower Magazine - October 2002
Lotus Notes and Domino 6 is now shipping, and with it comes many new opportunities. In this article, Jack Dausman discusses a possible new career opportunity for you: becoming an ND6 Certified Lotus Instructor. He'll show you exactly what you need to do to embark on this exciting career.
Your recruiter is your friend
DominoPower Magazine - March 2002
One great way to help along your career is by building a relationship with a recruiter. In this article, Contributing Editor Dan Simmons, who also happens to be a respected professional recruiter, offers some insightful tips on how you can best forge that relationship and how that can help you to get you ahead in this competitive job market.
What's hot in 2002?
DominoPower Magazine - January 2002
What skills should you be learning? What kind of position is Notes in for 2002? Contributing Editor Dan Simmons has asked those very questions of Notes professionals across the board, and in this article, he shares the encouraging results of his survey.
Tips on landing the perfect job during a tight job market
DominoPower Magazine - November 2001
Finding a job in these difficult economic times can be more challenging than ever. Contributing Editor Dan Simmons, President of Continental Search & Outplacement, Inc., has some tips on how to make your resume command an interview.
Easy steps to boost your name recognition, resume, and overall industry exposure
DominoPower Magazine - September 2001
Becoming an expert in your area of work specialization is a great way to get ahead in your job. On of the key things you need in order to be recognized as an expert is a third party endorsement. In this article, Contributing Editor Dan Simmons will supply you with a few tactics you can use to stand out from the pack, and become a recognized expert in your field.
Tap free resources to keep your knowledge and skill set current
DominoPower Magazine - August 2001
Career growth is a priority for most ambitious people. For Notes and Domino professionals, this might mean a trip to Lotusphere or DevCon, or perhaps it simply means reading DominoPower faithfully. In this article, Contributing Editor Dan Simmons points you towards a variety of free, quick resources available at your fingertips that can help you stay at the top of your game.
Notes professionals remain optimistic
DominoPower Magazine - August 2001
With the advent of WebSphere and the downturn in the economy, how are Notes professionals faring out in the work world? Contributing Editor Dan Simmons has conducted an informal poll of Lotus Business Partners in order to get an idea of what the Notes landscape looks like right now. The results are both surprising and encouraging.
Looking for a Notes job?
DominoPower Magazine - July 2001
In his past few articles, Contributing Editor Dan Simmons has been taking a close look at the job market for Lotus Notes professionals. In this article, he discusses methods and tools you can use to increase the impact of your job search. He also examines niche Notes job sites and search engines and offers an overview of the major job boards and networks of recruiters. If you're hunting for a job, plan to be soon, or just want to be prepared, this is the ammunition you need to take on the challenge.
Another voice from the job market front
DominoPower Magazine - July 2001
In the article, "A snapshot of the Lotus Notes hiring landscape," Contributing Editor Dan Simmons shared some readers' responses to his inquiries regarding your respective employment opportunities. This month's Letters to the Editor column features yet another interesting reply Dan received after completing that article. It paints a slightly rosier picture than some of the others.
A snapshot of the Lotus Notes hiring landscape
DominoPower Magazine - June 2001
Last month, Contributing Editor Dan Simmons examined the Lotus Notes hiring landscape and offered tools for contractors working to line up their next assignments. He also asked for feedback regarding your respective employment opportunities. This month, he shares some of the responses he received, providing a snapshot of the Lotus hiring scene through the eyes of the developers.
Career-building secret weapons
DominoPower Magazine - May 2001
The May issue of DominoPower contains an arsenal of career-building secret weapons. Read this important editorial by managing editor Denise Amrich to learn how you can take on the forces of doom and gloom and come out triumphant.
Notes and Domino jobs await at dice.com
DominoPower Magazine - May 2001
As we attempt to boost your career in this special issue of DominoPower, Steve Niles reviews a great online resource for finding high tech jobs in your field.
Contractors' job search toolkit
DominoPower Magazine - May 2001
As a Lotus Notes Recruiting Specialist, Contributing Editor Dan Simmons receives regular inquiries from Lotus Notes and Domino consultants as to the economy's health as it relates to their personal job prospects. This has prompted him to compile an insider's view on the state of the market, as well as some tips for surfing choppy contracting waters.
10 great reasons to work for a Lotus Business Partner
DominoPower Magazine - April 2001
Training opportunities, variety, cutting edge technology: these are just a few of the benefits of working for an LBP (Lotus Business Partner). Contributing Editor Dan Simmons has interviewed a number of LBPs and has come up with ten great reasons why working for an LBP might be right for you.
Assess your current Lotus position with a quick quiz
DominoPower Magazine - March 2001
Spring is the perfect time to reflect on your career, revel in your accomplishments, and set goals for the months ahead. The question is, can you reach your professional goals at your current place of employment? Dan Simmons, a Lotus Notes recruiter, has put together a quiz that can assist you in deciding whether to stick it out with your current boss or to hit the street with your resume in hand.
Light at the end of the carpal tunnel
DominoPower Magazine - March 2001
Having watched others fall to the dreaded carpal tunnel syndrome, Senior Technical Editor Dan Velasco grew introspective when he began suffering from pains in his hands and wrists. In this month's @DbColumn, Dan considers what life would be like if he were physically unable to program, and he shares some of the technology he uses to lessen the odds of suffering a catastrophic repetitive stress injury.
Update your resume as you tackle the new year
DominoPower Magazine - January 2001
Whether or not landing a new job is on your agenda for the coming year, keeping tabs on your professional achievements now will make updating your resume a snap if the need should arise. Dan Simmons, a Lotus Notes recruiter, has short questionnaires for you developers, project managers, and administrators that will help you record your accomplishments from the past year.
Interviewing for a Lotus Notes developer position
DominoPower Magazine - December 2000
No matter how qualified for a job you might be, you're bound to get spooked by the always intimidating interview process. Dan Simmons, a Lotus Notes recruiter, feels your pain. In this article, he shares the four basic questions every employer asks,. If you master these, there's no doubt you'll ace your next interview.
Is Notes a virus?
DominoPower Magazine - November 2000
Just when he thinks he's out, it pulls him back in. In this month's editorial, Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz explains how once the Notes virus infects your resume, it's impossible to get free of it.
Links to help make you certifiable
DominoPower Magazine - March 2000
Just three short years ago, DominoPower senior technical editor Dan Velasco was working as an administrative assistant, just starting to play with Lotus Notes and Domino. Since then, he's literally doubled his income and has more self-confidence in his technical abilities than he's ever had before. And he owes it all to the Certified Lotus Professional program. If you're interested in making your career dreams come true, this article's for you.
Lotus Notes and Domino job sites
DominoPower Magazine - January 2000
With so many job search sites out there, it can sometimes be confusing deciding which ones to use, especially if you're searching for a Lotus Notes and Domino position. But never fear, Senior Technical Editor Dan Velasco is here. Read this article and you'll be on your way to a bigger paycheck.
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