Resume-Worthy Followup!

You know that one of her favorite words around here at Fan To Pro is "resume worthy." That, of course, is our term for the kind of company that should get your resume, often because they are cool, make neat things, and of course have probably received boatloads of venture capital. What can I say? We progeeks have got to help those folks spend that investment money wisely.

I'm sure you see our listings here of “resume–worthy” companies. I'm sure you see them yourself when you read the news, glance over blogs, or read interesting e-mails from your fellow pros and friends. We all do it, looking at the company and saying "wow, it would be cool to work there."

We all say that. So let's make sure those of us looking for work follow-up on it as well.

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Ecosystems: Effects On Careers

Last column I discussed how ecosystems in technology – those unified technology products like Apple makes and everyone else wants to make – are a big trend in tech.  Considering recent news and developments, I'd say the existence of this trend is fairly obvious.  What is not always obvious is what it means for we progeeks and our careers and ambitions.

Wanting to cover the career impact because, hey it's what I do, I'll look at different areas of work and media and how ecosystems impact them.  This "divided up" method should make organizing and communicating my thoughts easier.  If I miss anything while doing it this way, call me on it.

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Resume Worthy Roundup for January 2011

What companies got our attention in January?

 

Also believe it or not?  You may want to check out Michigan as they're trying to lure startups with money.

Steven Savage