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csprestoninc··on LinkedIn Says Most Overused Buzzwords Are...
The same concept applies when applying for jobs.

Besides overusing cliche buzzwords (which is hard not to do), the biggest problem I see is that applicants send the same template response to all jobs postings. They ignore specific requests and details of the posting and simply apply in masse:

http://www.customsoftwarebypreston.com/job-boards-resume-bla...

csprestoninc··on Top 3 Code Editors For the iPad
I would be very concerned if any of my development team announced they were going to use their iPads for developing code. The iPad is a device that is best used for CONSUMING information, not creating it. Developers need large screens, efficient processing and multi tasking. Perhaps some small work could be done (like reviewing), but not serious development.

Brett Miller http://www.customsoftwarebypreston.com/android-iphone-ipad

csprestoninc··on Strange Loop 2010 Panel: The Future of Programming Languages
There is certainly a rise in the complexity of languages plus most software applications now require multiple languages/technologies to accomplish given functionality. In order for programming to be easier, this needs to be simplified, but (if anything) the trend is for technologies to become more complex.

Brett Miller http://www.customsoftwarebypreston.com/technologies

csprestoninc··on LinkedIn Upgrades iPhone App With New Inbox And Recent Activity In Profiles
I'd like to see LinkedIn come up with an app for the Android and for the iPad. It would certainly make it easier to reach out to my business network.

Brett Miller http://www.customsoftwarebypreston.com/company

csprestoninc··on Twitter’s Official Analytics Product Has Arrived
Glad to hear this capability is finally going to be available from Twitter. In order to successfully run your Social Media Campaign, you've got to know what is and is not working.

When can we try it?

Brett Miller http://www.customsoftwarebypreston.com/technologies