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Toni Bowers
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Toni Bowers
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Facebook is redefining friends
Facebook has added a feature that lets you decide what information you share with certain groups of people. Could you use this to your career advantage?
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 27, 2008, 12:51 PM PDT
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Do you work with a bully? You're not alone
37% of American workers (an estimated 54 million people) have been bullied at work. It affects about half (49%) of American workers (which is 71.5 million workers) when witnesses are included....
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 26, 2008, 6:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by jbwilson1120
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Be leery of dropping a name in an interview
Do you think mentioning in an interview that you know an existing employee is going to count in your favor? Not if that employee has a bad rep.
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 25, 2008, 7:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by JamesRL
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Three bosses you don't want to have
There are actually more than three kinds of bosses you don’t want to have, of course. But here are some of the bosses who exercise behavior that may fall under the radar.
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 24, 2008, 8:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by Zertz7
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What is the real reason Bill Gates wants to lift the annual cap on H-1B visas?
Bill Gates testified before a congressional hearing on March 12, advocating immigration reforms to help fill what he sees as a critical shortfall of skilled scientists and engineers. Is there a...
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 19, 2008, 6:07 AM PDT | Latest comment by skyabhinav@...
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Three habits of highly effective employees
Yesterday I extolled the virtues of the highly ineffective employee. Today, let's talk about what it takes to succeed -- and not just get by -- in the workplace. Flexibility: Do you know an...
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 18, 2008, 6:18 AM PDT | Latest comment by emicsoft123
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Three habits of highly ineffective employees
OK, this one may hurt. Think you have what it takes to dig a career hole for yourself and then stay there? If not, here are three tips that are sure to get you the kind of attention nobody really...
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 17, 2008, 12:58 PM PDT | Latest comment by ivoyhip@...
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TechRepublic survey reveals most IT pros concerned with work/life balance
With employees now find themselves juggling work with the pressures of long commutes, raising children, and managing their households, it's no wonder that work/home life balance turned up...
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 14, 2008, 6:39 AM PDT
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Project management skills enhance IT career
The managers surveyed in TechRepublic's 2008 IT Skills and Salary Report say that project management skills are in great demand in IT shops. How do you know if you're cut out for project...
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 14, 2008, 6:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by PM Hut
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Business savvy a top skill for the highest paid IT pros
There is an intense interest on the part of TechRepublic members about what is more beneficial for an IT career: certs or degrees. According to the results of the TechRepublic 2008 IT Skills and...
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 13, 2008, 7:06 AM PDT
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Say what you mean and mean what you say
I learned a little lesson this past weekend about the differences in communication patterns between certain types of people when I got a haircut. Has anyone anywhere at any point in history ever...
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 12, 2008, 5:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by srikrishna@...
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What job role is right for you?
Last week TechRepublic posted its 2008 IT Skills and Salary report in conjunction with Global Knowledge. Among other things, the report broke down salary ranges by job function. [Hint: System...
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 11, 2008, 6:06 AM PDT
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IT skill shortage: Where's the hard evidence?
Where is the hard evidence that there aren’t enough skilled IT workers in the market to fill industry demand?
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 10, 2008, 10:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by Locrian_Lyric
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Download TechRepublic's 2008 IT Skills and Salary Report
TechRepublic has published jointly with Global Knowledge the 2008 IT Skills and Salary report. The survey encompasses a total of 7,193 responses from IT folks.
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 5, 2008, 11:53 AM PST | Latest comment by The 'G-Man.'
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Feeling the pressure to work sick
In an article on ComputerWorld, I read this statement: "Forty percent of organizations say they discourage sick workers from coming to the office by educating employees on the importance of...
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 3, 2008, 6:42 AM PST | Latest comment by Firedrake
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Can a dress code prohibit body art?
Business professors at Texas State University surveyed 150 people to get their opinions about body art and co-workers. Some of those surveyed had body art and some didn't. What the researchers...
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 27, 2008, 5:02 AM PST | Latest comment by Stephanie68
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Work travel: Culture shock
This is my third and last blog about work travel. For those of you who don't know, I went to Las Vegas last week for an ITIL conference. Here are my previous reports on the experience: Work...
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 26, 2008, 7:37 AM PST | Latest comment by rhonda.russ@...
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Work travel: What you can expense
Many employees aren't familiar with the dos and don'ts of traveling on the company's buck. It all really depends on your company, but here are some things you may want to consider before you board...
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 25, 2008, 7:45 AM PST | Latest comment by mdhealy@...
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Work travel: Just getting there
For my next couple of posts, I should rename this blog "View from Outside the Cubicle" since I will be talking about what to expect when you travel away from your cubicle for work. Which is what I...
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 22, 2008, 6:27 AM PST | Latest comment by n4aof@...
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A surefire tip for making yourself memorable after an interview
Would you like to somehow ensure that job decision makers remember you after the interview is over? And by "remember," I don't mean because you came in wearing a jester's hat or hit on the...
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 21, 2008, 7:40 AM PST | Latest comment by mdhealy@...
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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
