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Toni Bowers
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Toni Bowers
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Infographic: IT Leaders
Most people in IT have struggled with others' perceptions of what they do versus what they really do. Here's a funny infographic illustrating this.
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 17, 2012, 5:31 AM PST | Latest comment by randyvramirez@...
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Can stress be good?
There are two kinds of stress -- bad and good. Here is the difference and the benefits that can be had from good stress.
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 15, 2012, 4:54 AM PST | Latest comment by bjswm@...
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Certifications most likely to land you a new job
PMP and CCNA lead the way for certifications that are in most demand.
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 14, 2012, 4:34 AM PST | Latest comment by carl.maynard
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Grade your job poll results: IT Consultant
This week we present the results of the grade your job poll for IT Consultants.
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 13, 2012, 4:28 AM PST
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Poll: What's most important to you when choosing a career?
Choosing a career is influenced by a lot of factors, but we'd like to know what your main criterion is or was?
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 9, 2012, 4:49 AM PST | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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Infographic: How promotions are made
An infographic examines how tough promotion decisions are made and what role favoritism plays in the process.
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 8, 2012, 6:47 AM PST
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Four email types that can drive you crazy
People have distinctly different ways of doing things -- even something as simple as emailing. Here are four types that can drive you crazy.
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 7, 2012, 5:44 AM PST | Latest comment by craigkra@...
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Grade your job poll results: Network Administrator
Here are the poll results for grade your job: Network Administrator.
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 6, 2012, 7:44 AM PST
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Highest paid CIOs spend more time relationship building than team management
According to a recent survey, the highest paid CIOs value building relationships with top executives over managing their teams. What does this mean?
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 2, 2012, 8:29 AM PST | Latest comment by ceso_softdev
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Resume formatting: Word or PDF?
Toni Bowers outlines some issues with resumes formatted in Microsoft Word and those converted to PDFs.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 31, 2012, 7:24 AM PST | Latest comment by JJFitz
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Ban the Box seeks to prohibit companies from asking about criminal records on applications
Proponents of Ban the Box want to prohibit employers from asking job candidates about their criminal history on an application.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 31, 2012, 3:22 AM PST | Latest comment by andrew232006
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Top tech companies investigated for employee-poaching ban
This week, a federal judge ordered Google, Apple, and five other high-tech companies to court.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 30, 2012, 5:17 AM PST | Latest comment by bubbledog
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Grade your job results: Help Desk
This week we're showing the results of our poll Grade Your Job: Help Desk.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 30, 2012, 4:07 AM PST | Latest comment by abhishek321@...
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Friday rant: Social media, leave me alone
In this Friday rant, Toni Bowers talks about why she is sick and tired of social media.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 27, 2012, 6:15 AM PST | Latest comment by jonc2011
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Infographic: Cost of a bad hire
Careerbuilder.com sponsored a survey on the cost of a bad hire, and Mindflash created this graphic based on those results.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 27, 2012, 4:05 AM PST
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Should women act like men to get ahead?
Author Vickie Milazzo says women need to extol their accomplishments more in order to succeed in the business world.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 25, 2012, 8:58 AM PST | Latest comment by FemmedeGeek
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2012: Developers focusing on mobile development and the cloud
Developers are moving into mobile development and the cloud in a big way. Here's what a new report from Zend Technologies had to say.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 25, 2012, 5:44 AM PST
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The case of anonymity in social media
Social media expert Jason Falls weighs in on the pros and cons of anonymity on the web.
Posted by Jason Falls | January 24, 2012, 4:49 AM PST | Latest comment by canewshound@...
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Grade your job results: IT project manager
The results are in for our grade-your-job polls. This week: IT project manager.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 23, 2012, 4:24 AM PST
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There's too much talk, not too much communication
A blogger says we overcommunicate in the business world. Toni Bowers says that's wrong.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 18, 2012, 2:27 PM PST | Latest comment by Pragmatic Rich
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The top five in-demand IT certifications for 2013
Here's a look at what the experts say will be the most in-demand tech certifications for 2013.
Posted by Guest Contributor | December 17, 2012, 6:17 AM PST | Latest comment by gregg.howard
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Top 10 companies with the best business outlook, according to employees
See which companies employees said had the best business outlook for the coming year.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 27, 2013, 6:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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Men and women in the office: Are compliments taboo?
After President Obama lists physical appearance as one of the attributes of a female attorney general, compliments on the job are again scrutinized.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 2, 2013, 5:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by Slayer_
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You know what's important about end-user training? The end user
End-user training is often a huge fail because IT pros don't consider the needs or the learning style of their audience members.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 5, 2013, 8:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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There are no hiring shortcuts
As a hiring manager, do you depend on superstition and dubious statistics to help you choose the right person?
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 30, 2013, 3:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by aidemzo_adanac
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Ways to research a company before an interview
When you're preparing for an interview, it's always a good idea (and will make you more comfortable) if you do some research on the company beforehand. Here's how to get the dirt.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 15, 2013, 4:17 AM PDT | Latest comment by Ed.Pilling
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What do you do with a job offer while you're waiting for another offer?
What do you do when you have a job offer but you're still waiting on a job offer from another company that you prefer? Do you hold out or accept the sure thing?
Posted by Tim Heard | July 7, 2010, 4:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by agapantha
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LinkedIn's summary feature allows you to shine
LinkedIn's summary feature serves as your elevator speech. Here are some ways to make the best of it.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 8, 2013, 5:59 AM PDT
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Are salaried employees entitled to overtime pay?
It's a common assumption that salaries workers can be asked to work overtime without being compensated extra. That assumption is not always true.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 27, 2008, 6:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by emanuel.matos@...
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Become a Java programmer without a college degree
Being a pro on Java doesn't necessarily mean you need a college degree. You just have to take the right steps.
Posted by Bunron Chen | August 22, 2012, 6:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by rohansharma
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10 resume mistakes to avoid
The goal of a resume is to let a potential employer know why you're the best person for the job. Here are 10 practices that impede that goal.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 5, 2012, 8:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by poedgie
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How entry level developers are being squeezed out of the job field, and what they can do about it
Entry-level developers can overcome the increasingly steep barriers to entry in the field, but only if they are willing to invest the necessary time to get some hands-on experience using the tools...
Posted by Justin James | June 3, 2013, 8:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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Major updates to Cisco CCNA exams announced
Cisco announced some major changes to their associate-level certifications. These certification changes are meant to align better with the evolving job market.
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 27, 2013, 5:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by aleigh2013
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How to prepare for the demand for tech pros
The demand for IT pros is on the rise. To be successful, candidates cannot excel in IT skills alone. They need to demonstrate business acumen and a robust skill set that equips them to meet the...
Posted by Guest Contributor | May 20, 2013, 7:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by Imprecator
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Seven apps that will help make IT pros more productive
There are ways IT pros can improve our own productivity by using applications, which will benefit you and the company you work for. Here are seven to look at.
Posted by Ben Brumm | June 17, 2013, 7:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by sher222
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What is the best font to use in a resume?
Could the font you use in your resume really be that important? You bet it can.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 22, 2012, 11:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by LalaReads
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Is ITIL certification worth the time and cost?
The ITIL certification asks a fairly hefty price in terms of time and money (thousands of dollars). Is it worth it?
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 8, 2010, 4:53 AM PST | Latest comment by exlt
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Three interview questions you need to be ready to answer
Here are the three questions that Forbes says all other interview questions boil down to.
Posted by Guest Contributor | April 15, 2013, 8:07 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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Top three IT certifications you can get from scratch
Accessible online training can help you conquer some of the barriers to pursuing IT certifications.
Posted by Guest Contributor | July 24, 2012, 6:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by keithmayer
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Q&A: Windows Server 2012 career opportunities
TechRepublic talks to two Windows Server 2012 experts about the career opportunities it creates for IT professionals.
Posted by Brian Taylor | May 22, 2013, 6:50 AM PDT
