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Toni Bowers
TechRepublic Staff
Toni Bowers
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Casual clothes in the workplace: A sign of working harder?
It seems the dot.commers left one lasting legacy -- casual dress. Even after the bubble burst, the acceptance of ultra casual dress has endured.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 25, 2008, 5:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by jck
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What should I do: Annoying co-worker disrupts productivity
A TechRepublic member writes in about an annoying co-worker who is so bad he's causing those around him to lose productivity. Read his horror story and advise him on what he can do to remedy it.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 22, 2008, 4:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by XnavyDK
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Make your first job a bad one
What better way to appreciate good jobs in your life than starting out with a bad one?
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 21, 2008, 5:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by JustinF
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Employment personality tests subject to few government regulations
Personality tests that are employed by companies in their hiring processes are subject to very few government regulations. You'd think that a practice that makes or breaks a prospective employee's...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 20, 2008, 4:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by emicsoft123
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Advice to twentysomethings: Hiring managers don't want your text messages
The generation gap is perhaps no larger than when it comes to job hunting. Recent college grads are finding out that the communication strategies they've grown up with don't work in the real world.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 19, 2008, 5:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by travellingpolander
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Who lies more on resumes?
The results of a recent survey conducted by CareerBuilder.com indicate that folks in the IT industry rank third among those who lie most in their resumes. Here's a look at the other stats, and...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 18, 2008, 5:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by jtwylie@...
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Do your part: Prevent PowerPoint abuse
Need to make an important presentation? You may be the world's foremost expert on the subject matter, but if you screw up the way you present your information, it won't matter. Here are some tips...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 15, 2008, 5:28 AM PDT
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The self-fulfilling prophesy: "It won't do any good"
Expressing yourself may not always get you what you want at work, but not expressing yourself will never get you what you want. Here's why "It won't do any good" is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 13, 2008, 9:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by shermp@...
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The negative consequences of a "Yes Man"
It's annoying to have a Yes Man co-worker, but it can be hazardous to have one as your boss. Here's why a boss who will agree to anything can be poison to a team.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 12, 2008, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by drewcollier
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Is your boss a dictator?
TV and movies are filled with stereotypes of the dictatorial boss. But this is because there are so many of them. Is your boss a dictator? If so, how did he or she get that way?
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 11, 2008, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by SObaldrick
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California upholds ruling that noncompetes are invalid
At least in the state of California, noncompete contracts are invalid. The long-standing law was challenged in a recent lawsuit but it stands.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 8, 2008, 8:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by michael.tindall@...
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Employee wins job back, but does he still want it?
Today marks the debut of "What should I do?" a regular feature of the Career Management blog in which we run career and workplace scenarios provided by TechRepublic members and open them up for...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 8, 2008, 5:02 AM PDT | Latest comment by fullmidnight
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Got a problem in the workplace?
Got a dicey situation at work that you're not sure how to handle? If so, throw it out to your peers, and see if they can help you come up with a solution.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 7, 2008, 7:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by Ariadne147
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IT education poll results in
We did a poll last week in which we asked about the educational backgrounds of TechRepublic members. Here are the results.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 6, 2008, 6:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by jamesTT
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Can an employee be too nice?
Although being nice should be an attribute everyone strives for, it can sometimes backfire for you in the workplace. Here's why.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 5, 2008, 5:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by jiansec
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SMB vs. large corporations: How top IT salaries differ
Janco Associates has just released its mid-year IT compensation survey, and part of what it looks at is how top IT salaries differ in large corporations and small to medium businesses.
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 4, 2008, 5:56 AM PDT | Latest comment by fourcadm
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Number of women entering IT field drops
According to statistics, the number of women choosing to major in computer science dropped 70 percent between 2000 and 2005. With new programs implemented to encourage young girls in the areas of...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 31, 2008, 4:15 AM PDT | Latest comment by duckboxxer
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What kind of background does it take to succeed in IT?
There are all kinds of arguments in favor of degrees in IT and all kinds in favor of learning from the school of hard knocks. Where do you fall in the continuum?
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 30, 2008, 5:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by LColville
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IT and Hollywood: The reality gap
In the movies, all you need is access to the Internet to change someone's bank account or to launch nuclear missiles. We know it's all for effect, but how much is too much?
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 29, 2008, 5:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by Ukitin
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When IT pros go bad
The recent case of the network administrator who shut down San Francisco's FiberWAN network may cause some corporate executives to initiate unneeded policies. Would that be yet another example of...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 28, 2008, 5:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by wwitthoff1@...
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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
