Book Description

A light-hearted career guide for IT professionals, aimed at helping folks to maintain leading-edge technology skills without becoming overwhelmed. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

Invaluable advice for technical professionals!
Although this book is beneficial for any technical professional, it is particularly valuable for those reentering the workforce after taking time off.The challenge of returning to work as a software engineer after a hiatus to raise kids is overwhelming!The sheer number of new web-based technologies introduced in the last decade is mind-boggling.

However, "Taming the Technology Tidal Wave" helped me recognize that despite significant technological changes, my formal education and previous job experience are still relevant.It provided concrete (and relatively inexpensive) methods for me to get back up to speed after falling behind.The ideas on resume crafting were particularly helpful, as were the numerous suggestions on how to begin learning the newer technologies (and how to select which ones of the many to actually focus on!).Most important, it helped boost my confidence.

You probably feel the same way that I do if you're currently working in IT but have been stuck using out-dated technologies or are shifting from management back into a more technical position.This book's recommendations are relevant to these situations as well.

Word to the wise:if you're just starting out in a technical career, this book will steer you in the right direction so you avoid making the wrong choices that could lead to technical obsolescence!

Right on target
I just read Taming the Technology Tidal Wave and can't say enough about how much I liked it!I believe that Ms. Barker is on point in almost every case.I'm going to make sure every member of my team reads it.

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