This time of year, many people in the tech industry look to change jobs. What are some tips and tricks if you’re looking for roles in Cloud Computing?

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WHY DO PEOPLE CHANGE JOBS THIS TIME OF YEAR?

Many companies are in Q3/Q4. Oftentimes they are re-adjusting for the year, or planning for the next year. The fall trade shows (VMworld, re:Invent, etc.) are happening.  

TECHNICAL SKILLS, PEOPLE SKILLS, and PICKING PRIORITIES

• People are staying in their jobs shorter
• More companies are being flexible about where you work - but stay tuned! 
• Certifications are always valuable, and easier to get than ever
• Explore different roles, based on the skills you have and the skills you’d like to evolve
• Understand the tradeoffs between Salary, Location, Travel, Hours, Flexibility, etc.
• It’s useful to have a broad set of skills, but eventually it’s useful to narrow the list of expertises.
• Evaluate the individual team as much as the company. 

 
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