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Toni Bowers

Toni Bowers
Toni Bowers is an award-winning writer and Managing Editor for TechRepublic.
  • 53

    Tips for overcoming a fear of public speaking

    It always seems to make the top 10 list of fears -- the fear of public speaking. But what do you do if your career can't move forward without it? Here are some tips.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 30, 2008, 4:18 AM PDT | Latest comment by drkings

  • 191

    Do you use the Objectives section on your resume?

    Some people place a paragraph at the top of their resume that talks about their career objectives or sums up the characteristics that would make them good employees. Do you use this feature?

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 29, 2008, 5:39 AM PDT | Latest comment by philip_jones2003@...

  • 14

    Will gamers embrace Wii Fit?

    Nintendo introduces an exercise package to its popular Wii game console. Will your regular gamers embrace it?

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 28, 2008, 4:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by m.vuk@...

  • 14

    Penetration testing: Hacking the FBI

    One penetration tester was able to hack into the FBI's database in about six hours. Could something like that be the career for you?

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 27, 2008, 6:11 AM PDT | Latest comment by Asperg

  • 32

    20 tips for getting a promotion

    Here's a list of tips from one IT pro, who believes tthat they helped him get a promotion.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 22, 2008, 10:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by dallas_dc

  • 24

    How will Google Health work?

    Google Health is a personal portal that can be used to upload, store and view personal medical information, retrieve records, investigate health matters, set medication reminder alerts, etc. But...

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 21, 2008, 5:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by emicsoft123

  • 29

    Some companies lax on terminating network access to departing employees

    In a world that has had to become obsessed with data security, it's amazing how many companies are lax when it comes to terminating network access for departing employees. Take a look at these...

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 20, 2008, 5:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by brudab@...

  • 9

    Could you have a career in Search Engine Optimization?

    Is being an expert at SEO the career option of the future? Or is it the career most likely to have the rug pulled out from under it when Google decides to change its ranking algorithm?

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 19, 2008, 6:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by robert0123

  • 19

    Your career and the Imposter Syndrome

    A Harvard Business blog post by Gill Corkindale talks about a phenomenon she calls Imposter Syndrome. Briefly, this is something seen in managers on fast-track careers who have been promoted to...

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 16, 2008, 4:18 AM PDT | Latest comment by JohnGraden@...

  • 16

    CBS acquires CNET Networks

    TechRepublic's parent company, CNET Networks, has been acquired by CBS.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 15, 2008, 6:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by yanipen@...

  • 30

    A look at ambition: Why do you want to move up in your organization?

    Some people want to move into management for the "power." Unless you have a real talent for it, do us all a favor and stay away.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 14, 2008, 11:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by jbenoglob

  • 84

    Facebook mentality coming to business apps

    It looks like manufacturers of business apps are taking cues from social engineering sites for a way to unite geographically disparate workforces. As usual, there is the distinct chance that...

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 13, 2008, 8:49 AM PDT | Latest comment by Ergo we surrender.

  • 18

    Technology helps woman find laptop thief

    A clever use of technology helps a woman recover her stolen laptop and nail the thief.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 12, 2008, 11:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by Florante

  • 20

    Job loss scare brings out the suck-ups

    I guess it's a natural phenomenon brought on by fear, but when the threat of layoff looms, many employees scramble to impress the boss.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 8, 2008, 7:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by mark.giblin@...

  • 209

    Don't expect these five high-tech skills to bring you more money

    If pay rate for a skill is any indication of its value, there are some IT skills that look to be well on their way to extinction. A recent piece from Network World listed the five high-tech skills...

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 7, 2008, 8:36 AM PDT | Latest comment by ron@...

  • 51

    PDAs and labor laws

    In Canada, there are movements afoot to add PDA usage to employee contracts to keep employees from being taken advantage of. But could this backfire?

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 6, 2008, 6:56 AM PDT | Latest comment by bstory@...

  • 13

    The value of information security certs

    According to a just-released report from Global Information Security Workforce, there's been a 10% annual growth rate for the information security profession, despite the projected economic...

    Posted by Toni Bowers | May 1, 2008, 7:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by Eoghan

  • 32

    Job ad scam artist pleads guilty

    Frantzy Morisset pleaded guilty to identity theft and fraud for posting bogus ads for jobs at Microsoft.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | April 30, 2008, 6:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by TheSwabbie

  • 144

    Is there no career opportunity for the Help Desk pro?

    People have varying views of the career potential for Help Desk pros. One is that it's a dead-end job; the other is that it's a good opportunity to learn about the company and flex your people skills.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | April 30, 2008, 5:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by szlzezezpzzz

  • 38

    Buzzwords and jargon: Surviving the trite

    Buzzwords and jargon are often tools for the verbally unimaginative. But sometimes a few come along that are pretty fun.

    Posted by Toni Bowers | April 29, 2008, 4:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by emicsoft123