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Toni Bowers
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Toni Bowers
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IT support jobs: Week of June 13, 2011
A list of some job openings in the support specialty.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 14, 2011, 5:03 AM PDT
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Team work and what's in it for me?
One white paper says that cooperation between workers is beneficial to a firm, but employees won't do it unless there's an incentive.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 14, 2011, 4:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by Gabby22
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Effort to save companies money on H-1B may backfire
In an attempt to stem the tide of too many H-1B petitions and too much company spend, the USCIS is proposing some changes.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 12, 2011, 2:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by gbohrn
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End your career with these Weiner-style social networking tips
You, too, can end your career with a spectacular flourish! Just follow these four easy steps.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 9, 2011, 9:23 AM PDT | Latest comment by Alex@...
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Five tips for negotiating a raise
Bill Humbert, author of Recruiter Guy's Guide to Finding a Job, offers some advice on how to negotiate a salary.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 8, 2011, 4:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by Jp54
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I QUIT! How to be a professional when you leave a job
CCIE recruiter Eman Conde offers advice about the right way to quit a job and remain professional, even when all you want to say is, "Take this job and shove it!"
Posted by Emmanuel Conde | June 7, 2011, 7:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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IT job openings in the government
This week we list job openings in government IT.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 7, 2011, 5:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by Certifiable
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IT managers: Stop making excuses for the jerks on your team
You can't change someone's personality but you can darn well make it clear that certain behaviors resulting from that personality won't be tolerated.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 6, 2011, 5:14 AM PDT | Latest comment by econrad
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Employees using social media: How many times do we have to tell you?
Two more cases of employees being let go for comments they made through Facebook and Twitter.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 2, 2011, 3:07 AM PDT | Latest comment by AntonioTutti
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Open jobs for iPhone developers
Smartphone app development is one of the hottest career paths going. Here are some iPhone development positions available across the U.S.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 31, 2011, 4:56 AM PDT
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Dogs, and other ways of creating work-life balance
The Nestle Purina Company allows employees to bring their dogs to work. This is just one idea for helping with the work-life balance of your work force.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 31, 2011, 4:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by maggie_t
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Nine tips for getting hired
Job seekers sometimes approach interviews too eager to please. Here are his tips for getting around that feeling and putting your best foot forward.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 26, 2011, 4:26 AM PDT | Latest comment by Chester Li
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Hiring manager talks about what turns him off most in an interview
Read about what frustrates one hiring manager above all else in interviews.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 25, 2011, 4:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by floram
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How serious is 'job offer' from consultant?
An IT pro working for a firm is working with a consultant who compliments his work and jokingly offers him a job. How serious can he take this?
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 24, 2011, 10:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by rjhawkin
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Hot IT jobs: Week of May 23, 2011
Here are a few IT jobs open in the U.S. for this week, May 23, 2011
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 24, 2011, 5:14 AM PDT
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Resume tips for experienced IT pros
Building a resume for experienced IT professionals who want to land higher-level IT jobs is quite different from building the average resume to land entry-level administrator jobs.
Posted by Randy Barger | May 23, 2011, 4:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by Jupiter9
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Suicides at iPhone manufacturing plants cause corporate change
Foxconn's founder takes positive steps to alleviate issues that led to 11 suicides at the factory that makes iPhones.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 18, 2011, 4:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by SixtaLyalls
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Hot jobs: Week of May 16, 2011
Some IT management position postings for this week.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 17, 2011, 5:52 AM PDT
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Apple, Google, Adobe sued for allegedly fixing salaries
In an attempt to stave off multi-million dollar bidding wars, several high-tech companies entered into agreements that the Department of Justice now says violated anti-trust laws.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 16, 2011, 6:46 AM PDT | Latest comment by MariaaJohanson
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Are women better at multitasking than men?
Several studies seem to indicate that women are better at multitasking than men.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 16, 2011, 4:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by FloCell
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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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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 mudpuppy1
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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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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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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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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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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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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 techwriter@...
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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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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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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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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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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
