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"Yes, we do have the ponytail guys who sit in front of computers and don't talk to anybody, but you can't hire all people like that."
-James Krause
CIO, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, on hiring business experts as well as technical people
This was first published in March 2005
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Take a step back to reflect on where you’ve been and where your career is going. Annual self-assessment can boost your professional profile and help prepare you for an uncertain future.
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