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Toni Bowers
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Toni Bowers
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Schedule of 2012 trade shows and conferences in the U.S.
Interested in attending a trade show or conference in your area of IT? Here's a list of some of the top ones and the information you'll need.
Posted by Ken Hardin | January 17, 2012, 4:06 AM PST | Latest comment by ShayneNeal
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Grade your job poll results: IT Programmer
The results are in for our grade-your-job polls. First up is IT Programmer.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 16, 2012, 4:51 AM PST | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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Results of our resume make-over
Jennifer Hay chose one resume from a TechRepublic member to make over. Here are the results!
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 11, 2012, 4:10 AM PST | Latest comment by Jenniferhay
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Changes to expect in filing taxes for 2012
Here are some changes in the tax code and IRS expectations that could affect your filing this year.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 10, 2012, 7:10 AM PST | Latest comment by cpacpetrainingact
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Who owns your Twitter account?
Another court case arises over who owns an ex-employee's Twitter account.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 10, 2012, 4:50 AM PST | Latest comment by mkuribay
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Highlights from the January Dice report
The January Dice report shows an increased need for Java and .Net developers.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 9, 2012, 4:42 AM PST | Latest comment by 2WiReD
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Gallery of old tech tools
TechRepublic members submitted some photographs of old tech they used to use.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 9, 2012, 2:52 AM PST | Latest comment by kmoore@...
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Here's my ridiculous looking ahead to 2012 list
Not yet tired of all the pundits looking back at 2011 or ahead to 2012? Well, here's another one.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 5, 2012, 5:23 AM PST | Latest comment by gvtchelp
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Five predictions for business and careers in 2012, and beyond
Small businesses will drive job creation, and face time will become a precious commodity. See what other predictions the author of Society 3.0 has to offer.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 4, 2012, 5:34 AM PST | Latest comment by kevin59
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Infographic: How to give and ask for a raise
Mindflash.com offers this handy little infographic for both employers who are giving out raises and employees who are seeking them.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 3, 2012, 7:59 AM PST | Latest comment by BALTHOR
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Tips for staying on top of tech
Web 2.0 and social media offer great ways to stay on top of tech.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | January 3, 2012, 5:19 AM PST | Latest comment by burch_r@...
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IT job openings at CBSInteractive for 2012
Here's the first batch of job openings for IT positions at CBSInteractive for 2012.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 2, 2012, 3:40 AM PST
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Cloud-proof your career
There can be fear and trepidation when an evolution or big change blows through an industry, and the fear is palpable for some IT pros who are worried right now about what kind of impact cloud...
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 1, 2012, 10:26 AM PST
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The most talked about Career Management posts of 2011
Here are the top five Career Management blogs that generated the most member discussion.
Posted by Toni Bowers | December 26, 2011, 6:49 AM PST | Latest comment by toni.bowers_b
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Grade your job: IT Data Analyst
Are you an IT data analyst? Tell us how you feel about your job.
Posted by Toni Bowers | December 21, 2011, 1:24 PM PST
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I just knew it: Holiday Party Sobriety Test app
Yes, it's here: a mobile app that is built to keep you from drunkenly embarrassing yourself at the company holiday party.
Posted by Toni Bowers | December 20, 2011, 4:30 AM PST | Latest comment by cory.schultze@...
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Is there a place for creativity in IT?
The short answer to the question posed in that title is yes.
Posted by Toni Bowers | December 19, 2011, 4:19 AM PST | Latest comment by adornoe
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Grade your job: IT Consultant
Are you an IT consultant? Tell us how you feel about your job.
Posted by Toni Bowers | December 14, 2011, 5:30 AM PST | Latest comment by Greg Miliates
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How do you feel about holiday gift-giving in the office?
Is Toni Bowers alone in disliking the practice of gift exchanges in the office?
Posted by Toni Bowers | December 13, 2011, 5:14 AM PST | Latest comment by Mike.Sandy
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How a bad hire affects a company
A bad hire is not a simple mistake for a company. Here's why companies make the mistake and what it costs them.
Posted by Toni Bowers | December 13, 2011, 4:10 AM PST | Latest comment by Bob Gately
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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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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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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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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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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
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Is this development job a good fit for you?
All too often, people take a job that just is not the right fit, and the result is uncomfortable at best. So how do you decide if a job is really right for you?
Posted by Justin James | June 10, 2013, 8:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by salnaib@...
