The Importance of a Quality Job Description for SQL Server Professionals
Learn about the 8 P's for a quality job description for SQL Server Professionals including purpose, project, potential, place, pay and more.
Professional Development
Grow your data career with professional development tips, leadership guidance, and practical SQL Server skill‑building resources.
8-Step Formula for an Effective Hiring Process
We have created an 8-step process we recommend for identifying, engaging and attracting the top talent for your open positions. Read this tip to learn how to hire the best technology people.
8 Reasons Why You Are Losing SQL Server Candidates You Want to Hire
You need to ensure you know the major pitfalls when it comes to missing out on talented individuals you want to hire, while also creating a quality interview experience for candidates.
10 Cs of Communication to land a better SQL Server Job
Learn about how effective communication skills can help you in your next interview.
7 Ways to Prepare for a Technical Interview
A common concern or response we hear post interview is I wasn't ready for that level of a technical interview or I didn't do as well on the technical questions as I would've liked. Read this tip to learn how to be prepared.
6 Tips for Writing a Strong Cover Letter
Learn the 6 Tips for Writing a Strong Cover Letter including content, qualifications, excitement, concerns, work examples and formatting.
Applying the Software Development Life Cycle to Your Resume
Many struggle when writing a resume because they lack a strategy for framing their relevant experience in the best possible way, and making modifications depending on roles they apply for, and additions throughout their career. Therefore, we’ve aligned so
15 Traits of Top Performers Webinar Q and A
During our webinar, 15 Traits of Top Performers, we received a number of questions we didn't have time to address. Check out our answers!
15 Ways to Maintain a Positive Career Attitude
During our webinar, 15 Traits of Top Performers, we received a question around how to remain positive during frustrating professional times. Read this tip to learn how.
PowerShell Interview Questions for SQL Server DBAs
Check out these PowerShell Interview Questions to assess the knowledge for SQL Server DBAs.
MSSQLTips.com 10 Year Anniversary Celebration
On June 5, 2006 MSSQLTips.com started with just one tip in an effort to offer solutions to real world SQL Server problems. Ten years later, as we look back, we never expected MSSQLTips.com to grow into a global community of millions of SQL Server Professi
Resumes: Top 10 Things Managers and Recruiters Evaluate
When searching for a SQL Server job, the first impression employers get is based on your resume. Read this tip to learn ten things that can help get you hired.
Applying for SQL Server job when you do not meet all the requirements
Very few applicants in the IT world have 100% of the skills listed on a job description. This isn’t necessarily a hindrance, here are some recommendations and best practices to address those skills gaps.
MSSQLTips.com Author and Rookie of 2015
Check out the 17 MSSQLTips.com Authors competing for the Author and Rookie of 2015.
8 Things to do on LinkedIn When Starting Your Job Search
Learn these recommended actions to improve the quality of your LinkedIn profile including updating your picture, customizing your tag line, improve your summary and more.
11 Efficient SQL Server Job Search Tactics
Learn about 11 job search tactics to find a better job.
Best Resources for Your SQL Server Job Search
How candidates search and apply for jobs has changed drastically over the last 10 years. Some key resources, such as identifying companies through user groups, have remained the same. However, new job searching resources have launched, others have grown i
Preparing Yourself to Move into a Management Role
prepare yourself to move into a management role by Understand major components of management and leadership, invest personal time to develop both your leadership and management skills and more.
Tips for building a solid SQL Server resume
Learn 12 tips to help you prepare and present a better resume for your next opportunity.
10 Skills Development Strategies for Retaining Knowledge
Keeping your skills fresh and marketable, especially in the IT world, is a never-ending job. Learn some skills to ensure you retain what you're learning.
10 Reasons Why Candidates Miss Out on a Job Offer
Before your next interview, review these top 10 reasons candidates miss out to make sure you are prepared.
Top 3 Tips for SQL Server Professionals to Practice for Interviews
Learn how to practice for an interview including mastering your elevator pitch, preparing a line of questioning and completing a mock interview.
Building your Brand as a SQL Server Professional with High Quality Feedback
Utilize branding to help grow your career. In order to do this effectively you need to make sure you get and use feedback appropriately.
Senior SQL Server DBA non-technical interview questions
We are hiring a new Senior DBA and would like to know what questions to ask to find the best candidate? Read this tip to learn more.