Data visualisation is the graphical representation of information and data using visual elements such as maps, charts and graphs. This enables businesses to identify trends and gain insights from the data. Check out this comprehensive beginner's guide on FutureLearn. Power BI, Tableau and QlikView are some of the most popular tools used by organisations for... Continue Reading →
Join LinkedIn and keep your profile up-to-date. Join relevant LinkedIn groups and request to connect to professionals in the field you are interested in. Do an online search for any commutable Tech career fairs being held over the next few months which will give you an idea of what recruiters are looking for and the... Continue Reading →
Visit popular job search websites and search Dynamics CE/CRM and Dynamics F&O/ERP roles to see what the roles entail. There are nuances in the way different organisations label different roles so a 'support consultant' may be the exact same role as an 'analyst' in another company, so make sure you read the job descriptions carefully.... Continue Reading →
Dynamics 365 is a collection of Business Application ('Biz Apps') tools from Microsoft. It is built on the Power Platform so essentially the apps are 'out of the box' PowerApps that have been customised to fit a specific business area such as Human Resources (HR) or Marketing. They can be further customised to fit the... Continue Reading →
For career changers, your biggest selling point to interviewers is your 'business domain' knowledge, i.e. understanding the processes, nuances, culture and requirements of a particular industry. Perhaps you've worked in retail, finance, transport, education, hospitality, healthcare or the public sector? Just about any business field you have knowledge of will be at your advantage, particularly... Continue Reading →
Power BI, Tableau and QlikView are some of the biggest names in the Data Visualisation tools for Business Intelligence market and the skills to use them are very much in demand. Power BI is free to download here. Students can also get free access and tutorials for Tableau and QlikView.
A Hunger to Learn..... I knew it was time for a change. After a career break and several years working in public sector office administration, I decided to change to a Tech career. To be a specialist in a technical skill. I was hungry to learn and raring to go!I started off on a short... Continue Reading →
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