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Tech Predictions for 2009
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2009 Tech Predictions
Happy New Year!! Here are some technology predictions for 2009 that are worth a read for software developers, business analysts and database developers who want to position themselves for success in 2009:
1. Pay attention to Social Media says CapGemini:
“2009 will be the year when use of social networking tools within companies will be the talk of the town. Yes, it has been around for a while but to be honest, nothing much has really happened apart from that Serena Software uses Facebook internally.
The Accidental Business Analyst
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The role of the Business Analyst within companies is slowly coming to maturity. As the roles of software developer, database designer and software architect become more and more defined in the IT industry, the Business Analyst role has also been more defined to fill analysis and design tasks that have been left out of those roles.
As a software development team begins to improve its development processes, many people become Business Analysts simply because they begin picking up the requirements gathering and analysis tasks that are left lying undone on their team. These are the Accidental Business Analysts. They did not plan to take on the title, and in some circumstances, many still bear titles other than "Business Analyst".
How To Keep Your Job In A Recession
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No doubt you already know how the recession affects the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Unemployment Rate or Stock Market. So, I won't waste your time by repeating all that bad news. 
What I would talk about is what really matters:
"how you or your loved ones can protect your finances by staying employed in this recession!"
The best way to keep your job in a recession or to find a new job easily is to become "The Most Over Qualified, Under Paid Professional" on your team.
Here is why becoming over-qualified and under-paid work hand in hand to protect your career:
How you value knowledge tells me a lot about who you are ... because knowledge capital is the most important resource in any organization.
In the digital age, what makes one employee more valuable than the next employee is simply stated ... the amount of knowledge, skill, expertise, training and learning they have managed to acquire and put to use.
Now, managers are not interested in employees that know it all ... only in employees that constantly put their knowledge capital to work by solving corporate problems or challenges ... those employees are the gold mines in any organization.
How To Get A Business Analyst Job Easily
Posted by: | CommentsLooking for a new business analyst job can be intimidating whether you are a seasoned business analyst looking for a challenging business analyst position or you are applying for entry-level business analyst positions.
If you do not handle your business analyst job search correctly, you may be passed over for positions that you are really qualified for or your resume may never get to the desk of the hiring managers or you may get discouraged by the lack of interest in your resume from potential employers.
