Sunday, March 16, 2008

Free eLearning Course from Microsoft Learning!

One free eLearning course from Microsoft Learning!

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/elearning/free/default.mspx

Happy St. Patrick's Day! (but offer good until June 30th)

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Free LINQ eBook!

"My coauthor Bruce Eckel and I have recently completed a sample text on LINQ. It is 239 pages with 82 exercises including the solutions." - Jamie King

You may download the book for free at:

http://www.mindviewinc.com/Books/CSharp/Index.php

Thanks, Jamie!

Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Jr. to Mid Level VB.NET Software Developer

This opportunity is ideal for a Jr. to Mid Level Developer within a non-aggressive environment.

Client has newly created opening for a Software Developer with strong VB.NET skills.

Responsibilities will be to develop specs for complex software applications and modify existing software. Will also work with customized applications that will have to be modified and maintained. All work is done in a collaborative environment. You are working and cooperating with the team in providing software solutions. Work is done to design and develop software applications and not websites. Flex time and the ability to telecommute on occasion are offered.

Requires 2-7 years experience with Visual Basic.NET (VB.NET) and Oracle or SQL Server. Also experience with getting data, analyzing it and writing code is important.

Other skills necessary for the job: XSLT, CSS, XML Schema, Document Type Definition, XML DOM. Experience with DLL's and ASP.NET a plus. Since this is a team environment, ability to communicate with other team members is critical. BS (Bachelor's Degree) required and MS (Master's Degree) preferred.

Client offers full benefits to include some tuition reimbursement, ability to telecommute on occasion and flex time.

Contact Information:

Kelli Rice
Executive Account Manager, IT Specialist
Life Search Technologies
(P) 410.785.6313 x105
krice@lifesearchtech.com
http://www.lifesearchtech.com/

Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Free first look clinics for Windows 2008!

Free first look clinics for Windows 2008!

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/hero/modl/default.mspx#FIRST

Virtual launch site for Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008, SQL Server 2008 is open now!

The virtual launch site for Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008, SQL Server 2008 is open now! It's like Tech Ed but online. Check it out:

http://www.microsoft.com/virtualevents/vle.aspx

40% off new SQL 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 Exams

Sign up to be the first get notified about SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008 exams and receive 40% off!!!

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/sqlvs/offer/default.mspx