• Becomes a player in creation of the business plan and strategy processes
• Improving the Infrastructure of IT and focusing on improved service levels
• Adding value to and improving the business operational process
• Providing accurate and timely data which complies with needs of all users – both internal and external
• Driving innovation with both technological and systemic advancements

• Benefits such as 401k's and extensive health and dental insurance which are employer paid
• Work environment that allows for a personal life
• Organizational structure that lets everyone contribute to the success of the enterprise
• Ability to talk with management freely and openly
• Place where everyone has the ability to be seen by management

If we are all working hard on our careers, plus doing our jobs well, is there time for anything else? There is if you work in Utah because of the number of outdoor activities you can participate in without having to fight crowds. To succeed in our careers means not only doing well in our jobs, but making sure that our jobs support the lifestyle that we desire. Unfortunately, when people complain about balance, often the problem isn't too much work, but too little life. Solving this problem can be as simple as scheduling non-work activities or as complex as seeking flexible work arrangements. But what "life" activities should be scheduled?

Two clear facts: No one but you knows what your perfect balance should be, and no one but you can know which activities hold interest.

In the case of Utah in the winter there is skiing, and the rest of the year there is golf, mountain and road biking, fishing, hiking, and boating. 

Before the Interview and while you are employed

• Keep track of your accomplishments and keep your resume up-to-date
• Focus your resume to the job you want to get
• Leave your existing job on a good note
• Keep your professional network alive and working
• Extend your search beyond the Internet
• Extend your search to every possible job not just the perfect job
• Have a generic cover letter ready to go
• Focus on your accomplishments in your resume and cover letter – use positive statements
• Eliminate all typos and grammatical errors
• Include your personal cell phone number as the best place to contact you

• Show up on time for appointments and respond to phone and email messages promptly
• Dress for the job you want
• Remember that first impressions last
• Asking meaningful questions
• Speak positively about former boss employers
• Focus and listen to interviewers
• Researching the position and the potential employer
• Be polite and do not discuss politics or religion
• Salary should be one of the last things discussed
• After the interview send a thank you note
• Follow-up but do not be over-aggressive
• Learn from each interview – What did you do right and what did you wrong?
• Keep track of where you have applied – add to your
• Assume you will not get a response from an interview – continue your search

In large business the positions in high demand are:

• VP - Information Service
• Director Systems & Programming
• Manager Data Warehouse
• Computer Operations - Shift Manager
• Voice Wireless Communications Manager
• Manager Wireless Communications
• Data Center Facility Administrator

In mid-sized business the positions in high demand are:

• VP - Security (CSO)
• Director Systems & Programming
• Director IT Planning
• Computer Operations - Shift Manager
• Computer Operations - Shift Supervisor
• Change Control Analyst