In order to arrive at a more general solution we observe that many tasks in automation may be described in terms of Information System Methodologies. According to the layers in these methodologies the respective XML aspects may be identified, together with the required background knowledge for their proper application. The next steps will be to identify the resources for training and the ways to set up training effectively. In that respect typical working habits in industry have to be taken into account. It seems that the acceptance of XML is a very good thing for most businesses, but it has created a huge demand for knowledgeable, skilled people that companies are now more than ever competing across vertical markets in their recruiting efforts.
Many internet companies are well funded and very aggressive in their recruiting.
The end result is huge pressure on compensation packages being offered. The World Wide Web and XML have also radically changed the way applications are created, which in turn demands that developers have different skills and strengths. In this presentation, Dale will describe personal observations having lead a large development team in New York City through the SGML evolution and XML revolution. Dale will also provide some industry trends and examples of the changes in the skills and types of people employers seek to meet the challenges of XML on the Web. Attendees can use this information to better prepare their recruiting and retention plans in this competitive marketplace.