- Follow this blog:
- RSS
- Email Alert
Career Management
Toni Bowers
TechRepublic Staff
Toni Bowers
-
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
-
NLRB judge rules in favor of fired Facebookers in latest case
Two recent court cases illustrate how unpredictable the legal landscape is in relation to firings having to do with employees and social networking.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 19, 2011, 7:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by ronmarshall
-
One key to career growth is never to stop learning
Don't stop learning just because your company doesn't offer formal training. It's up to you to keep your skills sharp and increase your knowledge.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 15, 2011, 4:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by franceshd@...
-
Why trying to sound smarter can make you seem dumb
Think using big words makes you sound smarter? Think again.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 14, 2011, 8:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by tedhu
-
Database jobs, week of Sept. 12, 2011
Database-related IT jobs for the week of September 12, 2011.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 13, 2011, 4:29 AM PDT
-
Three ways to turbo-charge your tech career
While you can't affect all circumstances of your career, you can either plot a new course or be battered by the winds with no real direction. The former is far more interesting.
Posted by Patrick Gray | September 12, 2011, 5:22 AM PDT | Latest comment by angiemonro
-
Top three careers for the ethically challenged IT pro
While current employment stats for IT pros fluctuate, there's always a niche for those who are not burdened by a sense of ethics or decency.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 9, 2011, 6:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by mehmoore
-
Ten years later: IT and life lessons from the South Tower
Bob Eisenhardt was an IT pro employed in the South Tower on 9/11. He explains what it took to recover -- both personally and in IT.
Posted by Bob Eisenhardt | September 8, 2011, 4:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by wyattharris@...
-
Poll: Does sexual harassment training really change attitudes?
Sexual harassment training is required in many companies. Do you think it actually changes attitudes?
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 7, 2011, 4:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by HAL 9000
-
Miscellaneous IT job openings: Week of Sept. 5, 2011
Here are some job openings for various IT specialties for this week.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 6, 2011, 8:17 AM PDT
-
Technical challenges to use in hiring a programmer
What are some ways to measure a job candidate's technical acuity? Justin James gives some advice for those who are hiring programmers.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 5, 2011, 4:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by gechurch
-
Top 10 best cities for recent college graduates
Forty-six of employers plan to hire recent college graduates this year. CareerBuilder's newest survey reveals the best cities for those new grads to work.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 1, 2011, 4:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by cg7780_123
-
Take your gun to work day?
A new Texas law gives gun owners a new right to store a weapon (any lawfully owned firearm, not just those owned under a Concealed Handgun License) in their vehicle while at work.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 31, 2011, 4:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by aidemzo_adanac
-
Job openings in tech security: Week of Aug. 29
Here are some featured job openings across the U.S. in IT security.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 30, 2011, 4:25 AM PDT
-
But that's not in my job description
What do you do when you're being asked to do more than was initially indicated when you accepted your job?
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 29, 2011, 4:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by birumut
-
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
-
More managers value emotional intelligence over IQ
Amidst higher stress levels and economic uncertainties, employers are placing greater emphasis on emotional intelligence when hiring new employees and promoting existing ones.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 24, 2011, 7:18 AM PDT | Latest comment by OH Smeg
-
System administrator job openings, week of Aug. 22
Here are a few job openings for systems administrators across the U.S.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 23, 2011, 3:18 AM PDT
-
Bad managers: What your company should do
Regardless of the economic ups and downs, employers must be sure they're holding on to the right talent. Here's what companies should do if managers aren't up to par.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 22, 2011, 5:56 AM PDT | Latest comment by OH Smeg
-
American IT workers file suit for jobs lost due to outsourcing
IT workers laid off when their jobs were outsourced have filed a class action suit against Molina Healthcare Inc.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 19, 2011, 6:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by D8T8
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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@...
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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@...
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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@...
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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_
-
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
