August 08, 2008
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Essential Tips for IT Interviews
By Katherine Spencer Lee | Careers/Staffing Article Published August 5, 2008
It’s not enough to show up. You need to be prepared to clinch the deal, which requires knowing the background of the company, among other factors.
By Katherine Spencer Lee | Careers/Staffing Article Published August 5, 2008
What If IT Pay was Performance Based?
By Steve Andriole | Careers/Staffing Article Published August 5, 2008
And while we’re at it, what about paying tech software and hardware vendors based on whether their products actually work?
By Steve Andriole | Careers/Staffing Article Published August 5, 2008
The 'Anti-Java' Professor and the Jobless Programmers
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 29, 2008
Actually, this top computer science professor isn’t exactly ‘anti-Java’ – but he deplores its effect on CS studies. And he sees dark clouds ahead if something doesn’t change.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 29, 2008
Notes to a Young Software Developer
By Sara Chipps | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 21, 2008
A professional five years in gives some career advice to those who are just getting started.
By Sara Chipps | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 21, 2008
IT Layoffs? Not Again!
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 14, 2008
Having both been laid off and done the laying off, an IT pro talks about survival in the trenches.
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 14, 2008
The Myth of the Interchangeable Programmer: Can’t We Just Offshore Him?
By John Miano | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 7, 2008
Management thinks programmers are cogs in the wheel, easily replaced by cheaper alternatives. And the tried and true “formulas” for project costs only supports this fallacy.
By John Miano | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 7, 2008
The Best IT Job Boards
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 2, 2008
Also, insider's tips on using these IT job boards to improve your chances of scoring a better tech job.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 2, 2008
Tips on Getting a Better IT Job
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 27, 2008
Concentrate on the technique that works far better than any other. Plus: tips for shaping a tech resume, and recommendations for developing your career.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 27, 2008
The Invasion of the Female Programmers (You Might Have to Work with One)
By Sara Chipps | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 25, 2008
A female software developer discusses the unique challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated field.
By Sara Chipps | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 25, 2008
IT Salaries: Glassdoor Reveals Tech Pay Figures
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 18, 2008
As the buzz mounts, opinion is sharply divided about a new Web site that reveals the salaries at prominent tech companies.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 18, 2008
Revenge of the IT Worker
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 16, 2008
If teenagers are gossiping about friends on cyber-rumor sites like Facebook, what happens when tech-savvy IT workers launch such a site about their managers?
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 16, 2008
Which IT Skills Get The Biggest Pay Hikes (And Declines)?
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 11, 2008
Despite a nearly flat IT compensation environment, workers with certain key skills are still bringing home the (extra) bacon.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 11, 2008
What's Wrong with IT?
By Steve Andriole | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 2, 2008
Clueless management, staffers with unrealistic expectations, dinosaur-like vendors: A top IT consultant vents on an industry badly in need of a wake-up call.
By Steve Andriole | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 2, 2008
Natural Programmers (Code Monkeys) vs. Career Programmers (Geeks in Suits)
By Sara Chipps | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 29, 2008
To hire the most appropriate talent for your software development job, you must first understand the ethic of the Code Monkey.
By Sara Chipps | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 29, 2008
An Open Letter to Girls Considering a Career in IT
By Sara Chipps | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 16, 2008
Software programmer Sara Chipps talks about the upside to a career in development.
By Sara Chipps | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 16, 2008
Hottest IT Job Market: Virtualization
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 14, 2008
The fastest-growing area of IT job growth is virtualization, and the growth in this area is expected to remain healthy in the years ahead.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 14, 2008
Are There Too Many Women in IT?
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 13, 2008
The various efforts to boost the number of women in IT are well intentioned but doomed to failure.
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 13, 2008
Are CEOs Hurting Employees with Air Travel Policies?
By Rob Enderle | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 15, 2008
A technology analyst who was stranded in last week’s airport snaggle says we need to look at business travel rules.
By Rob Enderle | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 15, 2008
Dealing with An IT Bully
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 14, 2008
They’re difficult, nasty and aggressive. But there are tactics that help tame these tech-world bad geeks -- sometimes.
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 14, 2008
Microsoft Seminars to Help Women Succeed in Business
By Lauren Simonds | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 3, 2008
Vision to Venture, a five-day, five-city seminar series offers women advice and strategies from nationally known business experts.
By Lauren Simonds | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 3, 2008
Vision to Venture, a five-day, five-city seminar series offers women advice and strategies from nationally known business experts.
When an IT Staffer Gets Thrown Under the Bus
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 25, 2008
Who’s responsible when your company’s bug-infested software causes massive customer complaints?
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 25, 2008
IT Salaries, 2003-2008
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 19, 2008
This list of IT salaries for every year from 2003 to 2008 reveals that tech salaries are affected by a wide array of factors. IT salaries for programmers, analysts, managers, and many others.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 19, 2008
24 Hours in the Life of IT Professionals
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 17, 2008
5:30 AM: Dragged to consciousness by alarm clock. Pulled out of wonderful dream where Vista desktop upgrade went without a hitch. 3:30 PM: VP of Sales stops in office to show off new iPhone. Wants IT to support it.
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 17, 2008
Hot Jobs in IT for 2008
By Katherine Spencer Lee | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 10, 2008
Application developers, messaging administrators, data modelers and others are expected to see significant pay hikes in 2008.
By Katherine Spencer Lee | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 10, 2008
Dealing with Idiot Vendors
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published February 15, 2008
When that software vendor comes calling, don’t seal the deal until you get everything you want – in writing.
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published February 15, 2008
Tech Salaries: The Good News (And the Bad)
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published February 6, 2008
An early 2008 IT salary survey reveals a disquieting trend, but also offers a ray of sunshine for those with certain skills.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published February 6, 2008
Be Prepared To Pay More For Tech Expertise
By Judy Mottl | Careers/Staffing Article Published February 5, 2008
Bigger paychecks coming for network admins, Web specialists and those leading specific tech efforts.
By Judy Mottl | Careers/Staffing Article Published February 5, 2008
Bigger paychecks coming for network admins, Web specialists and those leading specific tech efforts.
Learning From Gamers
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published January 24, 2008
By learning from video games in the development of your company's culture, your people will have more fun, they'll become more skilled and -- most importantly -- you'll PWN the competition.
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published January 24, 2008
How to Ace the Technical Interview
By Deb Shinder | Careers/Staffing Article Published January 21, 2008
There's no quicker way to strike terror in the heart of an IT professional (or aspiring IT pro) than to speak those ominous words: "First, you'll need to pass a technical interview."
By Deb Shinder | Careers/Staffing Article Published January 21, 2008
There's no quicker way to strike terror in the heart of an IT professional (or aspiring IT pro) than to speak those ominous words: "First, you'll need to pass a technical interview."
Who Killed the Software Engineer? (Hint: It Happened in College)
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published January 21, 2008
A prominent professor says that university computer science programs deserve a failing grade. Today’s U.S. grads are not prepared to compete in the global high tech market.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published January 21, 2008
Making The Most of The Holidays in IT
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published December 18, 2007
If you are one of the unfortunate souls stuck behind the desk the last week of December, this is your time to make a list and check it twice.
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published December 18, 2007
Giving Them Hell: John Miano on the H-1B Visa
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published December 5, 2007
A fierce advocate for the American software developer, John Miano fights the good fight against what he describes as the widespread practice of employers using low-cost foreign workers to depress U.S. tech wages.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published December 5, 2007
Why Everyone Should Use Google Calendar
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published November 21, 2007
Tips on using the free Google calender software: set up reminder emails, get just-in-time information, use it on your cell phone, and more.
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published November 21, 2007
When Just Enough Is Enough To Be Fired
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published November 18, 2007
How do you handle an IT professional who under-performs in one critical area, but who’s strong in everything else?
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published November 18, 2007
A Modest Proposal to Solve the H-1B Visa Crisis
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published November 15, 2007
Rather than raising the H-1B visa cap, let's increase the rights and privileges of skilled worker immigrants, and fast-track them to citizenship.
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published November 15, 2007
7 Steps to Increased Blog Traffic
By Terry Detty | Careers/Staffing Article Published November 12, 2007
If you work efficiently, most of these can be launched in a single week.
By Terry Detty | Careers/Staffing Article Published November 12, 2007
If you work efficiently, most of these can be launched in a single week.
Consultants in the Hen House
By Steve Andriole | Careers/Staffing Article Published November 12, 2007
Many of us who hire well-known consulting firms have more tales of woe than glee. Isn't it time we groomed internal consultants?
By Steve Andriole | Careers/Staffing Article Published November 12, 2007
The 2008 IT Salary Guide
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published November 1, 2007
The IT Salary Guide lists salaries for many tech positions, including pay levels for various U.S. regions. Plus: salary incentives for specialty IT skill sets.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published November 1, 2007
Guide to IT Headhunters
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published October 31, 2007
A top IT headhunter explains how to use job recruiters to find a more lucrative tech position.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published October 31, 2007
Gubbing Things Done
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published October 24, 2007
Why Gubb is the ultimate "Getting Things Done" productivity tool
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published October 24, 2007
Is a Career In IT Risky?
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published October 15, 2007
Sure, the competition from H1B workers is real, but there are serious upsides to a tech career that didn’t exist a few years ago. Plus: strategies for making yourself more marketable.
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published October 15, 2007
Offshoring Evolves Beyond American vs. Indian
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published September 27, 2007
As IT companies from both countries leverage each other’s workforce, the line between "American" and "Indian" starts to blur.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published September 27, 2007
The Conference Call Is Dead
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published September 12, 2007
And good riddance. There's a better way to do phone meetings.
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published September 12, 2007
Linux Job Market Trends: Galloping Forward
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published September 5, 2007
Since the beginning of the year, Linux job postings have been growing at a torrid pace.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published September 5, 2007
6 Rules For A Teflon Mind
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published September 5, 2007
Use technology (and smart office politics) to accomplish more – and save your sanity.
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published September 5, 2007
Educating Non-Tech Execs about Tech (In 5 Hours or Less)
By Steve Andriole | Careers/Staffing Article Published September 4, 2007
If you had just a short period to educate management about the competitive benefits of technology, how would you do it?
By Steve Andriole | Careers/Staffing Article Published September 4, 2007
Text Messaging On Steroids
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published August 29, 2007
Shhhhh. Don't tell anyone about this super powerful new way to communicate.
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published August 29, 2007
The Commoditization of the Tech Professional
By Rob England | Careers/Staffing Article Published August 13, 2007
Today’s tech management consultant could end up like yesteryear's steam engine driver – unless they keep their eyes on the horizon.
By Rob England | Careers/Staffing Article Published August 13, 2007
Today’s tech management consultant could end up like yesteryear's steam engine driver – unless they keep their eyes on the horizon.
Tech Comics: "The Consultant's Handbook"
By Oliver Widder | Careers/Staffing Article Published August 6, 2007
A humorous look at the life of the tech consultant.
By Oliver Widder | Careers/Staffing Article Published August 6, 2007
A humorous look at the life of the tech consultant.
Make Yourself Look Good Online
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 18, 2007
A new reputation-enhancing site emphasizes the positive. What's being said about you online?
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 18, 2007
Find Yourself Online (And Make Sure You're You)
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 11, 2007
Employers and others are doing background checks. Are they accurate?
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 11, 2007
Will Open Source Developers be Well Paid?
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 5, 2007
An open source researcher talks about the pay levels of developers. Plus, who makes more: open source or closed source developers?
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 5, 2007
Outsource Your Personal Chores
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 5, 2007
Numerous sites allow you to break free from the mundane tasks that are holding you back.
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 5, 2007
Does Linux Certification Matter?
By Sean Michael Kerner | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 4, 2007
Jim Lacey, CTO of the Linux Professional Institute, talks about trends in Linux certification.
By Sean Michael Kerner | Careers/Staffing Article Published July 4, 2007
Jim Lacey, CTO of the Linux Professional Institute, talks about trends in Linux certification.
IT Salary: Senior Java Developer
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 25, 2007
Salary levels for Senior Java Developers, along with job description.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 25, 2007
IT Salary: Network Engineering Manager
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 25, 2007
Salary levels for Network Engineering Managers, along with job description.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 25, 2007
IT Salary: IT Security Manager
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 25, 2007
Salary levels for IT Security Managers, along with job description.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 25, 2007
IT Salary: Manager, Web Systems
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 25, 2007
Salary levels for Web Systems Managers, along with job description.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 25, 2007
Tech Resumes: Get the IT Job You Want
By Katherine Spencer Lee | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 8, 2007
Tips on crafting your resume to land top IT jobs. Did you know that using certain keywords can help?
By Katherine Spencer Lee | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 8, 2007
Seven Hot Tech Skills That Employers Need
By Katherine Spencer Lee | Careers/Staffing Article Published September 10, 2007
Pay no attention to the buzzwords that get the headlines: it’s these seven tech job skills that IT employers are eagerly seeking.
By Katherine Spencer Lee | Careers/Staffing Article Published September 10, 2007
Tech Salaries: From High to Low
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published September 12, 2007
A series of charts shows the wide range of pay within various types of tech jobs.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published September 12, 2007
The 2007 IT Salary Guide
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published October 17, 2006
The Guide lists average salaries for many tech jobs, including pay levels for cities across the U.S. and information about the value of various tech skills.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published October 17, 2006
Does IT Certification Matter Anymore?
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 9, 2007
The value of IT certification changes as technology changes, so it benefits tech workers to stay current with employers’ attitudes toward certs.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 9, 2007
Tech Salaries: Ten Leading Jobs
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 26, 2007
Pay levels for ten jobs across various sectors of the technology industry.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published June 26, 2007
The Highest Paid Tech Jobs
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 25, 2007
Tech workers are making more money than ever before, and some IT pros are truly bringing home the bacon.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 25, 2007
Inside the Geek
By Rob England | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 10, 2007
A fearless journey inside the psyche of the technology specialist.
By Rob England | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 10, 2007
A fearless journey inside the psyche of the technology specialist.
Save 5 Hours a Day, the Geek Way
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 2, 2007
Use technology to save the hours of your life. Who says you don’t have enough time?
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 2, 2007
How an IT Guy Found Job Freedom
By Rob England | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 21, 2007
A tech expert talks about leaving a job to start his own tech consulting firm: the pitfalls, the worries, the steps you can take.
By Rob England | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 21, 2007
A tech expert talks about leaving a job to start his own tech consulting firm: the pitfalls, the worries, the steps you can take.
Three Laptop Tricks For Better Presentations
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 16, 2007
Don't kill them with PowerPoint -- knock 'em dead with a great presentation they won't forget.
By Mike Elgan | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 16, 2007
How to Survive the Outsourcing Boom
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published August 29, 2006
As jobs migrate overseas, IT professionals need to strategize to stay employed. A tech industry expert describes a winning plan.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published August 29, 2006
Why Are So Many IT Managers So Bad?
By Steve Andriole | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 1, 2007
The author marvels at what he sees as a remarkable lack of skill among many tech executives.
By Steve Andriole | Careers/Staffing Article Published May 1, 2007
Tech Comics: "How to Rescue a Project"
By Oliver Widder | Careers/Staffing Article Published September 14, 2007
Sometimes saving a troubled IT project is as easy as finding the right scapegoat.
By Oliver Widder | Careers/Staffing Article Published September 14, 2007
Sometimes saving a troubled IT project is as easy as finding the right scapegoat.
How to Raise Funds for Your Own Startup
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published February 16, 2006
Considering starting a company of your own to build the next great software product or service? You just have to do your homework and then find a way to fund your venture.
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published February 16, 2006
Rising Costs Threaten India's Hold on Offshore IT
By Sharon Gaudin | Careers/Staffing Article Published February 8, 2006
Escalating labor costs in India are forcing companies like SAP to look elsewhere for low-cost IT workers. How will this affect the offshoring giant and the U.S. businesses doing work there?
By Sharon Gaudin | Careers/Staffing Article Published February 8, 2006
Escalating labor costs in India are forcing companies like SAP to look elsewhere for low-cost IT workers. How will this affect the offshoring giant and the U.S. businesses doing work there?
Prejudging Talent Can Cost You
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 11, 2006
In the evaluation of IT resumes, preconceived notions can cause you to miss out on hiring talented, qualified candidates. Here are five areas where employers tend to prejudge -- to their detriment.
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 11, 2006
The Boss Has New Tech to Spy on You
By Cynthia Harvey | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 2, 2007
When your boss calls and asks where you are, he or she may already know the answer.
By Cynthia Harvey | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 2, 2007
When your boss calls and asks where you are, he or she may already know the answer.
Who Would the H-1B Visa Cap Increase Help?
By Sharon Gaudin | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 7, 2006
Industry reps say a push to nearly double the number of foreign workers allowed to come to the U.S. would spur innovation and job growth. Workers say it would only flood the market with cheap labor.
By Sharon Gaudin | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 7, 2006
Industry reps say a push to nearly double the number of foreign workers allowed to come to the U.S. would spur innovation and job growth. Workers say it would only flood the market with cheap labor.
How to Deal with a Tech Layoff
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 4, 2007
In the IT world, job change is a constant. But as demoralizing as it is to lose your job, there are steps you need to take – and fast.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published April 4, 2007
Looking for a Raise? Change Jobs
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published August 8, 2006
Getting the most from your tech career means always looking for the next opportunity. A veteran IT manager and a job placement specialist discuss the benefits -– and risks -– of changing jobs to increase salary.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published August 8, 2006
Seven Steps for Helping Geeks Grow
By Rob England | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 9, 2007
Geeks need to grow to retain their value to the business and their personal satisfaction. Here’s a guide to the process.
By Rob England | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 9, 2007
Geeks need to grow to retain their value to the business and their personal satisfaction. Here’s a guide to the process.
Tech Jobs: How to Get Hired in 2007
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 16, 2007
It’s all about demonstrating competency in certain highly sought-after areas. And more than ever, a key intangible is on the minds of IT hiring managers.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 16, 2007
Is There a Shortage of U.S. Tech Workers?
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 23, 2007
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates says it’s imperative that the U.S. allow in more foreign IT workers. But American tech workers aren’t cheering the proposal.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 23, 2007
IT Salaries: Are You Paid What You’re Worth?
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 22, 2007
A Web site allows you to compare tech salaries for IT sectors across the country.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 22, 2007
Ten Rules for Negotiating IT Pay
By Calum Coburn | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 20, 2007
Tech pros are sometimes underpaid because they don’t know how to negotiate with management. Here’s the quick guide.
By Calum Coburn | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 20, 2007
Tech pros are sometimes underpaid because they don’t know how to negotiate with management. Here’s the quick guide.
Key Steps to a Successful Security Career
By Sharon Gaudin | Careers/Staffing Article Published February 13, 2006
A consultant is laying out the elements of a successful career in information security at this week's RSA Conference. Are you on track for a long, prosperous journey or are you being short-sighted?
By Sharon Gaudin | Careers/Staffing Article Published February 13, 2006
A consultant is laying out the elements of a successful career in information security at this week's RSA Conference. Are you on track for a long, prosperous journey or are you being short-sighted?
Tech Work from Home: A Survival Guide
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 12, 2007
Doing IT work from a home office has its perks – and major pitfalls. Here’s a guide to staying productive.
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published March 12, 2007
Understanding Your 'Idiot' Manager
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published January 15, 2007
Sure, your manager may be dysfunctional or just plain weird, but he or she has a job to do. Realizing that will help you do yours.
By Eric Spiegel | Careers/Staffing Article Published January 15, 2007
IT Job Market Looking Good
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published August 23, 2006
Experts disagree on how optimistic the picture is, but generally concur that the tech industry is steadily creating new positions.
By James Maguire | Careers/Staffing Article Published August 23, 2006
How Users Can Play an Active Role in Security
By George Spafford | Careers/Staffing Article Published February 3, 2006
Sometimes users are the biggest security hole a company has. You can turn that around. Columnist George Spafford shows you how to do it.
By George Spafford | Careers/Staffing Article Published February 3, 2006
Play the Certification Game to Win
By Paul Rubens | Careers/Staffing Article Published January 6, 2006
Is there any point in spending the money and taking the time to get a higher certification? And if so, which is the best investment?
By Paul Rubens | Careers/Staffing Article Published January 6, 2006
From Russia with Love
By Drew Robb | Careers/Staffing Article Published December 27, 2005
India and China may get all the offshoring press, but Russia's in the game too.
By Drew Robb | Careers/Staffing Article Published December 27, 2005
India and China may get all the offshoring press, but Russia's in the game too.
SANS Takes Security Pros to School
By Michael Hall | Careers/Staffing Article Published December 19, 2005
SANS has announced a pair of graduate degrees in security for aspiring CIOs and other IT professionals.
By Michael Hall | Careers/Staffing Article Published December 19, 2005
SANS has announced a pair of graduate degrees in security for aspiring CIOs and other IT professionals.
Eliminating Employee Burnout in IT
By P.G. Daly | Careers/Staffing Article Published November 17, 2005
With the end of the year approaching, it's a good time to make sure you're aware of the signs of employee burnout and what you can do to combat it.
By P.G. Daly | Careers/Staffing Article Published November 17, 2005
With the end of the year approaching, it's a good time to make sure you're aware of the signs of employee burnout and what you can do to combat it.
The Evolution of Corporate Communications
By Paul Chin | Careers/Staffing Article Published November 14, 2005
Effective corporate communication involves not only the message itself, but also the medium that carries and delivers it. The use of e-mail is giving way to RSS, podcasts, and video messages.
By Paul Chin | Careers/Staffing Article Published November 14, 2005
Effective corporate communication involves not only the message itself, but also the medium that carries and delivers it. The use of e-mail is giving way to RSS, podcasts, and video messages.
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