Erica Woods

Erica Woods is the Director of Contractor Programs and Philanthropy at Apex Systems. Her focus is on overseeing programs, teams, communication channels, and other resources that support their IT Consultant Community of 16,000+. Erica also oversees corporate philanthropy efforts and acts as a technical community evangelist for various STEM programs/nonprofits. She has 18 years of experience in the IT staffing and solutions world and an MBA from Loyola University. She is a Professional and Career Development Author for the MSSQLTips.com online technical community, presents Career Development sessions for various communities, including SQL Saturdays, Code Camps, PMI chapters, IIBA chapters, BA World conferences, and provides internal and external Leadership and Hiring Coaching. Erica is a Co-Founder of the ‘Baltimore Techies for Good’ Meetup group, and Co-Founder/Co-Organizer of the Tampa Tech4Good Meetup group, which are monthly events that bring together technical and marketing folks looking for skills-based volunteering opportunities with nonprofits in need of technology help/guidance. She is also one of the three Founders of the ‘100 Techies Who Care’ group in Tampa, which launched in 2023.
  • MSSQLTips Awards: Rising Star (50+ tips) - 2022 | Author Contender - 2016 | Rookie Contender - 2014
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Career Transitions – Setting Yourself Up for Success in Pursuing a Career Change Career Planning2026-06-09
15 Traits of Top Performers Webinar Q and A Job Skills2026-06-04
AI Tool for Job Seekers to Build a Resume Resume Development2025-03-21
AI Tools for Job Seekers – Salary Job Search2025-02-21
What Job Seekers Should Know about AI and Virtual Recruiters Interview Resources2024-09-20
Collaborative Team Professional Development Sessions Management Skills2023-10-03
Drive Fulfillment and Employee Purpose via Extracurricular Activities Management Skills2023-08-25
6 Benefits of Upskilling for Job Searching Job Search2023-03-27
Elevate Your LinkedIn Profile to get Noticed and Validate Abilities Personal Branding2023-03-03
Employee Retention Ideas Management Skills2022-02-07
Promote a Culture of Giving Back Career Development2021-11-25
5 New Ways to Screen Candidates Interview Resources2021-09-16
Strengthen Your Relationship and Credibility with Recruiters Job Search2021-07-15
6 Lessons Learned from the 2020 Job Market Job Search2021-03-15
5 Groups to Network with During Your SQL Server Jobs Search Job Search2021-02-11
Job Descriptions 101 Job Search2020-12-04
Career Path Trends for SQL Server Professionals Career Planning2020-10-01
Overcoming Your Interview Angst Interview Resources2020-07-29
How to Follow Up on a Job Application Job Search2020-07-16
8 Actions for your Annual Career Audit Job Search2020-05-29
Job Search Plan Task List Career Planning2020-04-29
How to Research a Company for a Job Interview Interview Resources2020-03-27
5 Topics Often Neglected During Interviews Interview Resources2020-01-27
When To Give Letter of Recommendation During Interview Personal Branding2019-12-26
10 Sources for the Best Professional Recommendations Personal Branding2019-11-08
8 Ways to be a Culture Contributor Personal Branding2018-11-07
10 Reflection Areas to Guide Professional Performance Improvement Career Development2018-10-12
A Surprising Roadblock to Your Job Search Job Search2018-09-21
Leverage Your References to Increase Your Chances of Getting an Offer Personal Branding2018-07-16
Addressing and Dealing with Conflict Interview Question Interview Resources2018-06-15
5 Key Content Areas to Focus on During Interview Preparation Interview Resources2018-05-28
8 Types of Professional References to Help You Get Hired Job Search2018-05-03
4 Roadblocks to a Job Offer Interview Resources2017-10-26
Creating a Better Resume to Get Noticed Resume Development2017-10-04
5 Questions for Role Clarification During Interviews Interview Resources2017-08-17
Common Job Search Pain Points and How to Overcome Job Search2017-07-13
8 Concepts to Strengthen Your Candidacy as an IT Professional Interview Resources2017-05-16
Building a Strong Reference List to Get You Hired Interview Resources2017-03-13
Professional Development Strategies to Differentiate You as a SQL Server Candidate Interview Resources2017-02-06
10 Key Items Candidates Should Assess During the Interview Process Interview Resources2016-11-10
The Importance of a Quality Job Description for SQL Server Professionals Management Skills2016-11-01
8-Step Formula for an Effective Hiring Process Interview Resources2016-10-25
10 Cs of Communication to land a better SQL Server Job Interview Resources2016-10-10
7 Ways to Prepare for a Technical Interview Interview Resources2016-08-16
6 Tips for Writing a Strong Cover Letter Resume Development2016-07-27
15 Ways to Maintain a Positive Career Attitude Job Skills2016-06-28
For Managers Only – 10 Tips for an Effective SQL Server Interview Process Interview Resources2015-03-18
How Branding Can Benefit You at Your Current Company Personal Branding2015-02-25
Working Effectively with SQL Server Recruiters Job Search2014-11-27
Interview Coaching for SQL Server Professionals Questions and Answers Interview Resources2014-08-14
How to Find a Good SQL Server Recruiter Job Search2014-06-19
Benefits of working with Recruiters to find SQL Server jobs Job Search2014-06-12