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Toni Bowers
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Toni Bowers
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IT employment rate rising
While the rest of U.S. employment picture seems to be bad and getting worse (the current unemployment rate is 5.0), the IT employment picture looks pretty rosy. According to an article in CIO...
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 10, 2008, 5:28 AM PST | Latest comment by MadestroITSolutions
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Blog your way to employment
I came across an article today that gave me one of those "I never thought of that, but OF COURSE!" moments. The article, entitled How Blogs Are Changing The Recruiting Landscape appeared on the...
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 8, 2008, 5:03 AM PST | Latest comment by jimmybrion
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Are you embellishing your resume or just plain lying?
Most people embellish their resumes. In fact, there's quite an art to wording accomplishments so that they appear better than they actually were. But if you're not exactly forthright about your...
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 7, 2008, 6:20 AM PST | Latest comment by Ed Woychowsky
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Never underestimate your work reputation
You hear all the time about the advantages networking has on your career. To those of you who are on the introverted side, the thought of networking might make you cringe. If you're like me,...
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 4, 2008, 6:01 AM PST | Latest comment by emicsoft123
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Don't be fooled by a company's benefit come-ons
Have you ever interviewed at a company that offered you a low salary but tried to woo you with a great benefits program? In other words, they offer a salary that is actually below-poverty level,...
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 3, 2008, 5:22 AM PST | Latest comment by tim@...
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The 8 fastest growing industries in 2008
I know, I know. It's a new year and everybody and her brother has dusted off a crystal ball and is out there telling people what to expect in the coming year. If you thought I would resist the...
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 2, 2008, 6:42 AM PST
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Why is a visit from the big bosses so scary?
A friend of mine just went through a few days of unnecessary terror. The company she works for has several divisions, located in different cities. A couple of weeks ago, the staff in her office...
Posted by Toni Bowers | December 18, 2007, 7:04 AM PST | Latest comment by Ed Woychowsky
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So this guy walks into a bar...
A few years ago, I managed a couple of health care publications. These were newsletters geared toward people with specific chronic illnesses. We offered the latest scientific research, personal...
Posted by Toni Bowers | December 17, 2007, 6:53 AM PST | Latest comment by emicsoft123
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2007 news headlines may affect 2008 hiring
Soaring oil prices, the debut of the iPhone, the mortgage crisis, and toy recalls: Those were the trends and events of 2007 that will more than likely affect the hiring landscape in 2008. The...
Posted by Toni Bowers | December 14, 2007, 9:15 AM PST | Latest comment by norin.radd@...
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Increase the visibility of your resume with keywords
Have you been submitting resumes and not hearing back? A piece on dice.com suggests it may not be your lack of qualifications but more of a lack of keywords. Keywords are phrases that communicate...
Posted by Toni Bowers | December 13, 2007, 6:37 AM PST | Latest comment by farhandude@...
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California gets first statewide CIO
Governor Schwarzenegger has just appointed California's first statewide CIO to Teresa "Teri" M. Takai. Ms. Takai used to be CIO of Michigan and served as director of the Michigan Department of...
Posted by Toni Bowers | December 12, 2007, 10:01 AM PST
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Seven things not to do in a cover letter
Resume writing has become so precise that it's almost a science. With all the how-to books and articles devoted to building a resume that gets noticed, its' fairly easy to build a good resume if...
Posted by Toni Bowers | December 10, 2007, 5:34 AM PST | Latest comment by guy.omalley@...
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Do men need praise more than women?
According to a new workplace poll from Harris Interactive and Adecco (surveying 1,455 workers), men 18-34 are more likely than women to need to extra thanks from the boss in order to be...
Posted by Toni Bowers | December 6, 2007, 2:26 PM PST | Latest comment by PoconoChuck
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A look at hiring trends for the first quarter of 2008
According to the latest Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Index and Skills report, 13 percent of CIOs plan to add IT staff and 3 percent anticipate personnel reductions in the first quarter of...
Posted by Toni Bowers | December 4, 2007, 6:33 AM PST
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Top networking organizations for IT professionals
We've all heard the expression, "It's not what you know but who you know." The older I get, the more I realize how true that is. Monster.com ran a piece recently that emphasized the importance of...
Posted by Toni Bowers | December 3, 2007, 10:01 AM PST | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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What do you do when an interviewer is a jerk?
In my last blog, I gave some do's and don'ts for interviewing. That was a list of things you, as the interviewee, have some control over. But what do you do when the person conducting the...
Posted by Toni Bowers | November 28, 2007, 5:57 AM PST | Latest comment by jksawdon@...
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The Do's and Don'ts of successful interviewing
Robert Half Technology, a technology staffing organization, offers this simple list of what you should and shouldn't do in a job interview. My comments are in brackets. Do: Arrive on time....
Posted by Toni Bowers | November 27, 2007, 10:49 AM PST | Latest comment by zanky_nour@...
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Lessons in diplomacy, or how to effectively employ the Mafia death stare
My skills of diplomacy were put to the test Thanksgiving Day in the form of my 5-year-old twin nephews, who for the purposes of this blog I will affectionately refer to as Beelzebub and Lucifer....
Posted by Toni Bowers | November 26, 2007, 6:24 AM PST | Latest comment by jaxcitytech@...
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What does it take to get ITIL certified?
The year is winding down and perhaps you're taking a retrospective look at where you are in your career and what you want to achieve in the new year. One achievement may take the form of a...
Posted by Toni Bowers | November 20, 2007, 7:20 AM PST | Latest comment by binumatheww
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Why work incentives don't work
A lot of companies use bonuses and awards to raise employee productivity. But, according to Alfie Kohn, author of the book Punished By Reward: The Trouble With Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, As,...
Posted by Toni Bowers | November 19, 2007, 6:16 AM PST | Latest comment by techrepublic@...
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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
