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Toni Bowers
TechRepublic Staff
Toni Bowers
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Getting back into the IT game after taking some time out
In my last blog, I talked about how some career experts are saying that potential employers may look suspiciously at a person who has worked for the same company for more than five years without...
Posted by Toni Bowers | November 14, 2007, 9:53 AM PST | Latest comment by gpellett@...
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Is employee dependability out of style?
Remember when you had to find creative ways to cover up a spotty work history? Like creating a functional resume instead of a chronological one in order to hide the fact that you worked for six...
Posted by Toni Bowers | November 13, 2007, 10:23 AM PST | Latest comment by jdclyde
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The ten hottest certs for 2008
Michael Trapp, writing for knowhow-now.com, has composed a list of what he believes will be the hottest certs for 2008. The list is based on job growth, sales of certification training material,...
Posted by Toni Bowers | November 12, 2007, 8:01 AM PST | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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How not to woo an employer
Back in October 2006, I wrote a blog about a guy named Aleksey Vayner. He was the Yale student who sent out an 11-page resume and a video to premier global financial services firm USB, which then...
Posted by Toni Bowers | November 8, 2007, 7:10 AM PST | Latest comment by Jessie
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The problem with corporate terminology
In a recent blog, Ramon Padilla, an experienced IT manager, took issue with the term "Human Capital Management." He says it bothers him because it implies that employees are stock, money, or...
Posted by Toni Bowers | November 7, 2007, 6:20 AM PST | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Is there a right way to downsize?
Here are some stories of staff layoffs (due to downsizing) that ended badly: 1. One company I know of, thinking that rumors would leak out anyway, decided to be honest and forthcoming and...
Posted by Toni Bowers | November 6, 2007, 8:19 AM PST | Latest comment by simphiwe.mngadi@...
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We all need feedback, just leave my face out of it
I'd say about 95 percent of the people who send me mail about the View from the Cubicle blog are professional. They are folks who, even if they disagree with me, find constructive and well...
Posted by Toni Bowers | November 5, 2007, 6:33 AM PST | Latest comment by InfraGuru
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Unacceptable behavior in the workplace
OK, first of all, get your minds out of the gutter. I'm not talking THAT unacceptable. In an article for BusinessWeek, Liz Ryan, at-work expert, speaker, writer, and CEO of online networking...
Posted by Toni Bowers | November 1, 2007, 10:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by tillie23
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5 stages of the layoff experience
It's happened to me twice: laid off when the company I worked for was sold. In one of those cases, it was a voluntary layoff because I didn't want to relocate. For a career-minded person like...
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 30, 2007, 7:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by rbosgood@...
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Geeks should learn communication, so why aren't suits required to learn technology?
In my job, I have to keep close tabs on the statistics surrounding our site usage. I have access to spreadsheets that show every number I could ever want to know and even some I don't want to...
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 29, 2007, 10:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Workplace profanity boosts morale
Profanity can boost morale, according to a new British study, published in the current issue of the Leadership and Organization Development Journal, called "Swearing at work and permissive...
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 25, 2007, 5:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by puffaroo
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Six questions that may help you solve a career dilemma
Career expert Andrea Kay has a six-question technique she recommends for anyone who is experiencing a career problem. She says that by answering these six questions (at your own pace), you'll be...
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 24, 2007, 5:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by LocoLobo
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Why are managers afraid to manage?
In his IT Leadership blog today, John McKee discusses the reasons many IT managers are reluctant to deal with personnel issues. Having been a personnel manager for a number of years, I wanted to...
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 19, 2007, 7:15 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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Fleeing the cubicle: How to get a government contract for your SMB
Think you're ready to cast off the cubicle walls and blaze your own trails? If you're starting your own business and want to know how to hit the ground running, you may want to look into...
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 17, 2007, 6:02 AM PDT | Latest comment by emicsoft123
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Do software developers bear moral responsibility for tech features that may violate human rights?
In his ZDNet blog this week, Charles Cooper interviews Grady Booch about the morality behind software development. Booch, the inventor of the Unified Modeling Language, talks about confronting...
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 16, 2007, 7:45 AM PDT | Latest comment by gmedina@...
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The top workplace stressors and irritations
If you're looking for good news today, you've come to the wrong place. I am really stressed out, having just read an article about the effects of stress. As a result, I'm not only stressed about...
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 15, 2007, 8:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by plainbroke@...
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Five ways to make a good impression in your new job
You're starting a new job, and you're understandably eager to make a good impression on your boss and your colleagues. Since first impressions are so important - for right or wrong that first...
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 11, 2007, 6:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by highlander718
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Be careful how you use career assessment tests
According to careerbuilder.com, one in five workers have utilized career assessment tests, ranking them among the most popular methods for researching a new job. But are the tests that effective?...
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 10, 2007, 6:31 AM PDT | Latest comment by exhitechhobo
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Excising Alone-in-the-World syndrome
There's an epidemic happening and it must be stopped. I call it the Alone-in-the-World (AITW) syndrome. The main symptom is the inability to understand that one's actions affect others. For...
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 9, 2007, 7:24 AM PDT | Latest comment by EXPM_CO
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A guide to wasting time at work
According to a survey on Salary.com, employees admit to "wasting" approximately 2.09 hours of each work day. How do they waste the time? Surfing the Net, chatting with co-workers, making personal...
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 4, 2007, 7:49 AM PDT | Latest comment by delite_ok@...
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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 mynah
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
