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Toni Bowers
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Toni Bowers
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Survey says: Most unusual excuses employees gave for missing work
Ever had to call in sick because some bats got in your hair? That's just one of the unusual excuses employers reported hearing for missed days.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 20, 2011, 7:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by penny5
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Is your boss an idiot?
Here's a tongue-in-cheek quiz on how to determine if you, or your boss, is an idiot.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 19, 2011, 4:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by Host.co.in
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IT job openings for entry level, week of October 17, 2011
Looking to get your foot in the door of IT? Here are some entry-level job openings you might be interested in.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 18, 2011, 5:11 AM PDT | Latest comment by Professor8
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Four ways to grow your LinkedIn network
Here are some ways to grow your LinkedIn network.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 17, 2011, 4:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by kjohnson@...
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Google faults exposed in employee memo
A Google engineer accidentally sends out a rant critical of his employer via--get this--Google+. What are the ramifications of an Oops this big?
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 13, 2011, 5:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by SilentWolf
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Tips for entering the field of data analytics
Data analytics is a hot and happening field. Here are some tips for getting your foot in the door.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 12, 2011, 4:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by doug.duke@...
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Tech job openings, week of Oct. 10, 2011
Here are some job openings in IT across the U.S.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 11, 2011, 4:59 AM PDT
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Are tech certs valuable or not?
To cert or not to cert is a question that many IT pros have. I polled some CBSi tech managers to get their feelings on the topic.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 10, 2011, 7:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by cieronimo
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Steve Jobs on career lessons learned
Steve Jobs, one of the greatest visionaries in tech, faced a few devastating career setbacks of his own. In this interview, he talks about one.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 6, 2011, 4:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by mmmmpsi
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Social media in your career: Learn to give back
Many people using social networking sites for their careers do so in a one-sided way. Here's how to give back.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 5, 2011, 4:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by alopez@...
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Dice shows shortage of skill developers love to hate: .NET
According to the latest Dice report, the skill that prospective employers are looking for is .NET. Here's why there appears to be a shortage of talent in that area.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 4, 2011, 6:17 AM PDT | Latest comment by HypnoToad72
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Software Engineer jobs at Google, week of Oct. 3, 2011
Here are some job openings for Software Engineers at Google for the week of October 3, 2011.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 4, 2011, 4:56 AM PDT
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Landing a job at Facebook: What they're looking for
It's not easy getting hired on at a tech powerhouse like Facebook but here is an idea of what they're currently looking for.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 3, 2011, 5:45 AM PDT
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How does the U.S. workplace measure up?
Ever wonder how the US workplace compares with other industrialized nations in regard to vacation days, maternity leave, time it takes to get a job after being laid off, etc.?
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 30, 2011, 6:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by COACH1944
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Top IT skills wanted for 2012
A new Computerworld survey indicates the nine IT skills that will be in demand in 2012.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 28, 2011, 4:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by jambbleit12
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Job openings at CBSinteractive, week of Sept. 26, 2011
Here are some more job openings in information technology at CBSinteractive.com
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 27, 2011, 2:43 AM PDT
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IT jobs claim four of 10 positions in most hated jobs list
Four out of ten most hated jobs are in IT? Can this be true?
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 26, 2011, 4:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by w.henry@...
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It's a IT job seekers' market: Employers need new tactics to recruit IT pros
With unemployment in the tech sector at a 3.3 percent low, employers need to restructure their game plans for recruiting and retaining top talent.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 22, 2011, 3:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by HypnoToad72
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How to deliver criticism to a sensitive employee
Employees who are prone to get emotional in the face of criticism are often hard to deal with. Here are some tips for making this easier for you and for them.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 21, 2011, 5:49 AM PDT | Latest comment by tamonet1@...
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IT Job openings, week of Sept. 19, 2011
Here are some job openings for the week of September 19, 2011.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 20, 2011, 3:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by Professor8
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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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Inflated job titles: Employees and employers beware
Companies assign inflated job titles for a number of reasons. But there are better reasons for not following that practice.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 29, 2013, 6:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by kmthom
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Is the traditional resume about to be outdated?
Since the way employers look for candidates is changing--with sites like LinkedIn and movements into Big Data, are traditional resumes a thing of the past?
Posted by Guest Contributor | May 7, 2013, 5:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by pfisher2k
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Recognize the dependable people on your team
Behind-the-scenes capability is one of those things that is often taken for granted and frequently overlooked when it comes to recognition.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 17, 2013, 6:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by rcornelia@...
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Your Twitter account: A recruiter's perspective
What do recruiters look for in your tweets? We asked an experienced recruiter, and here's what he said.
Posted by Tim Heard | May 13, 2013, 3:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by bobinorlando
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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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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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Four mistakes you probably don't know you're making in your resume
You think you've got all the typos out of your resume but you might not know about some of the other common errors that can be made.
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 17, 2012, 5:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by allennugent@...
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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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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 robo_dev
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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 aidemzo_adanac
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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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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 ciscohite
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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 divyaangel
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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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Words that mean nothing in a resume
Some of the most often used terms in resumes are also the most meaningless. Learn how to avoid that pitfall.
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 11, 2013, 4:54 AM PDT | Latest comment by mwendabai yeta
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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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One of the most important questions you should ask in an interview
Here's a question that most IT pros won't think to ask in an interview, yet it could be the difference between a good work experience and a bad one.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | March 27, 2013, 6:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by Slayer_
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Most unusual resume mistakes
A recent CareerBuilder survey reveals some of the more outrageous statements hiring managers have seen on resumes.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 25, 2011, 4:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by db625
