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First Impressions are EVERYTHING!
Your resume is one of the most important tools you have in the search for a job in information technology. Hiring managers will likely review hundreds of resumes for a position so you will probably have just a few seconds to catch their attention. Whether …
As you’re building your IT career . . .
As you’re building your IT Career, also develop your “Soft Skills”. Today’s employers want to hire IT professionals who fit their corporate culture and work well with others. They’ve discovered that if their IT employees also have …
29 things we Love about Living in Utah
Utah was ranked #1 in the recent CNBC annual ranking of America’s Top States for Business; and has ranked in the top 5 for the last 5 years. Because Smith Johnson Group is headquartered in Utah, we obviously have a preference for the state. While CNBC …
Build and keep confidence during a job search
Whether you are seeking to upgrade current employment or are between jobs, looking for that next opportunity is stressful. It takes a lot of energy to maintain your confidence and motivation. Here are three methods we recommend to empower your confidence …
“Opportunities are like . . .
“Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long you miss them.” ~~ William Arthur Ward I’ve observed many situations where an opportunity was placed before someone, and then they hesitated, and fretted, and deliberated, and …
If your information is important . . .
If your information is important – Back It Up! It’s not a coincidence that World Backup day it’s celebrated the day before April Fools’ Day. According to the World Backup Day website, 30% of people have never backed up, and that is just plain …
3 Life Lessons Learned from Playing Golf
Golfing in beautiful southern Utah is a treat this time of year. Sunshine, good friends and golf: definitely a perfect weekend. The time spent outside golfing with friends and the distance between holes is a great time to relax and think. We’ve put …
A bad attitude is like . . .
We have a "Notable" board here at Smith Johnson Group where we post favorite quotes. This is the current favorite of our president, Dennis Johnson.
Is AI something to watch out for?
The excitement and interest surrounding artificial intelligence really has our attention. It's definitely worth keeping a (human) eye on.
Four rules for keeping IT pros from . . .
Four rules for keeping IT pros from “Flying the Coop” Two new surveys are indicating that 2017 will be a challenging year when it comes to attracting new IT talent. One big reason: chief information officers are battening down the hatches when …