Creating a Better Resume to Get Noticed
The resume submission process has changed and you need to play by the new rules to increase the likelihood of your resume getting in the hands or inbox of that seemingly elusive hiring Manager!
Professional Development
Grow your data career with professional development tips, leadership guidance, and practical SQL Server skill‑building resources.
Things to do at an interview to get hired
Check out these tips for things to do at an interview to make sure you land that next job.
5 Questions for Role Clarification During Interviews
Many new employees and contractors will start looking for another job shortly after starting because the job is not aligning with what they were expecting. Learn the questions to ask to make sure the job is the right fit.
SQL Server Job Search Q&A
Get your questions answered related to how to pass through an HR/non-technical screener, resume tips for older professionals, acquiring experience when your company isn’t working with new technology/features, finding cleared jobs and more.
Common Job Search Pain Points and How to Overcome
In this tip we cover what you need to know as a job seeker about the most common challenges you’ll encounter, or could expect, and how can you overcome them.
Non-traditional ways to learn more about SQL Server
In this tip we look at other ways to learn more about SQL Server.
SQL Server DBA On-Boarding Checklist
Database Administrator (DBA) on-boarding is not always as efficient as it could be. Whether this is for new full time employees or contractors. Check out this checklist to make sure your next hire is productive much quicker.
Finding a Job When You’re Currently Employed
In this tip we look at how to conduct a job search when you are currently employed.
The 6 Rules to be a Happy SQL Server DBA
To be a DBA, one has to be stress and pressure proof to deal with daily multiple tasks, flooding alerts, on-call standbys or some midnight wake-up calls. Without some principles, one can easily get drown in troubled water. As a DBA for many years, do you
How to set your nontechnical peers at ease
How do you set your nontechnical peers at ease so they’ll be comfortable talking to you? How do you build trust and rapport so they’ll listen to your opinions? How do you not come across as a know-it-all, condescending jerk? There are many verbal and nonv
8 Concepts to Strengthen Your Candidacy as an IT Professional
Learn about 8 concepts to strengthen your candidacy as you interview for your next SQL Server position.
Body Language for Project Leadership
Learn about body language techniques for project leadership.
11 Reasons You’re Not Getting Applications to Your Job Postings
Read this tip to learn why people are not interested in your job postings and how to turn that around.
3 Nonverbal hacks to getting your way on a project
We've all been there. You're in a project where things aren't going as planned and tensions are rising. Read the tip to learn more.
Building a Strong Reference List to Get You Hired
Learn eight recommendations for obtaining and supplying professional references to improve your chances of getting hired for your next SQL Server opportunity.
Effectively Pursuing Remote SQL Server Jobs
In this article we discuss key things you should know if you want to land a SQL Server job where you can work remotely.
Professional Development Strategies to Differentiate You as a SQL Server Candidate
There are a lot of challenges when you are active in the job market. If you are applying for a position with a lot of other candidates, you'll need to determine a candidate marketing strategy that will distinguish you amongst those others.
Technical Interview Questions for a Senior SQL Server DBA
We need to hire a new senior DBA. What are some of the questions we could ask to host a quality technical interview to assess a candidate?
Composing a Strong Post Interview Thank You Letter
Many job seekers question whether sending a follow up note after an interview is still a good practice. Read more to learn what we think.
MSSQLTips.com Author and Rookie of 2016
In 2016, we had 25 different authors that qualified for either the Author of the Year or the Rookie of the Year. Check out the list of contenders and winners.
Handling Salary Questions during Your Job Search
Learn about five techniques when handling salary questions during your job search.
How to Apply the Agile LEAN Meeting Format to Improve Your Hiring Process
Evaluating and improving your hiring, interview and selection process can be a daunting task! This is especially true when you're not sure where to start. Having collaborative, open-ended discussions with your team can help make this process less cumberso
10 Key Items Candidates Should Assess During the Interview Process
Interviewing, and accepting a job offer, can be a really stressful time. There are many things to consider so you can be confident that your next move is the right one! If you're better equipped to assess the things important to you during the interview p
T-SQL Interview Questions for Senior Developers
We are going to hire a new SQL Server developer and we are looking for people with strong T-SQL skills to handle many tough business challenges. In this tip I offer some advanced interview questions to test your candidates.