Category: Business & Careers
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Discussion with Don Alava: Integrating Digital and Traditional Marketing
I met with Don Alava, Digital Marketing expert and VP of Marketing Analytics & Technology at Universal Technical Institute. In this discussion Don shared his expertise on integrating digital and traditional marketing. Originally posted at www.GreatTechPros.com. Excerpt from the Interview: Wylie Blanchard: So, let’s talk about analytics for a second. How has analytics changed how we market content…
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Reflection: Global Immersion in Germany 2019
I just returned from a 9 day immersion trip in Germany learning about their economy and business practices with a group of MBA graduate students from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. My initial interest in visiting Germany was to revisit a country I briefly lived in as a child with my parents. Overall, I…
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Become the SQL Professional of Choice – Two Sessions
Continued from SQL Saturday – Chicago 2019. Session resources below. EVENT UPDATE: The SQL Saturday Chicago event is always amazing. I presented two sessions at the event: Become a SQL Pro who’s in High Demand and You’re hired! Creating value before and after the interview. Notable Sessions: Here are two sessions that I attended that were both educational and enjoyable. More below, including Event Photos.…
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You’re hired! Creating value before and after the interview
Continued from SQL Saturday – Chicago 2019. Session resources below. Follow Up: SESSION DESCRIPTION: You’re hired! Creating value before and after the interview. Speaker(s): Wylie Blanchard Track: Professional Development Landing a gig as an employee, consultant or contractor has become highly competitive. You need to differentiate yourself in a way that tells the hiring manager that you are…
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SQL Saturday – Chicago 2019 – Benedictine University
I’m headed to the SQL Saturday Chicago – 2019 event on March 23rd. I’m highly looking forward to this event so that I can interact with friends that I haven’t seen in some time. I’m also excited to meet and learn from great SQL professionals. This year I’ll be speaking about creating career growth and new opportunities. For…
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Become a SQL Pro who’s in High Demand – Chicago IL 2018
EVENT UPDATE: The SQL Chicago community is always the best. I had a full house for this session and the audience participation was amazing. Feedback from the audience was that they enjoyed the discussion portion on scaling degrees and certifications to maximize the return on their investment. I didn’t originally plan to share my views on scalability but I’ll…
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My Quote in NSA-IL Speaker Academy Flyer – Spring 2017
Looks like I received a mention in the Spring 2017 NSA Illinois Speakers Academy. Back in 2013, I participated in a professional speaker training/workshop offered by the National Speakers Association – Illinois Chapter. I enjoyed the training so much that I returned in 2014, as an alumni, to ensure that the lessons taught by their…
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Become a SQL Pro who’s in High Demand – WSU Vancouver
Session Description: Become a SQL Pro who’s in High DemandSpeaker(s): Wylie BlanchardTrack: Lightning Talk Expertise in SQL is an in demand IT skill. As demand continues to grow, so does the increase of sql professionals entering your specific industry. Learn what’s needed to ensure that you become a stronger technology authority in your industry and a…
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Building Your Web Presence – Makes Sense w/ Menelek Shah
In this episode of Makes Sense Radio Show, host Menelek Shah speaks with technology expert and IT consultant Wylie Blanchard who explains how and why you should have a professional web persona that helps you shine above the competition. This article was originally posted on MenelekShah.com. Makes Sense Radio Show “Makes Sense” is an audio podcast show…
