Job Searching? Get Your Mobile Skills in Order

How Mobility Is Reshaping Personal Career Paths

Curlis Phillip is a Senior Marketing Manager at AT&T. You can find more blog content from Curlis and other experts on mobility on the AT&T Networking Exchange Blog, where this post originally appeared. AT&T has sponsored the following blog post.

App Development. Photo by Ramotionblog.

A recent article by Huffington Post writer Daniel Burrus identified twelve key technologies that will transform careers now and in the future. Toping his list were mobile hardware, software, and services.

Burrus is spot on. Innovation in mobile technology is driving job creation across the mobile industry – from wireless providers to handset makers to software developers. According to a study sponsored by TechNet, almost 500,000 jobs related to apps development were created in the United States, up from zero in 2007.

The growing demand for mobility among businesses and consumers has increased the need for mobile-related jobs. However, a skill gap exists for many employers. Today’s workforce needs to develop its skills to keep pace with this evolving technology.

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Use technology to find quick cash!

Many of you know I’m on a mission to help people leverage technology to live better lives. So this past Saturday my segment on CNN was part of a 2-part series. Part 1 is all about helping people learn how to use technology to earn money. Part 2 (next week) I’ll deliver tips on how to use technology to pursue your passion profitably.

Many of you sent emails, tweeted or messaged me on FaceBook wanting the link to the video. So I jumped on it as fast as possible for you (see below). Thanks for tuning in and remember tune in or set your DVR, every Sat. 8:20-8:30am est for CNN’s Weekend Tech segment with myself and Mr. TJ Homes. And if you like, you can gather timely updates from me via twitter!