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Toni Bowers
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Toni Bowers
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The five worst things you can do in a meeting
Here are five meeting offenses that will not only drive your co-workers crazy, but will also damage your reputation within the workplace. Show up late - Occasionally there is an emergency that...
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 3, 2007, 5:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by emicsoft123
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Your job search is tax deductible
As if the mental wear and tear of looking for a job weren't enough, it also strains your wallet. The good news is that much of your job search expenses are tax deductible. According to H&R...
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 2, 2007, 8:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by henrygregory
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The results are in--the most irksome employee poll
Last week, I offered a poll on which kind of employee you find most irksome. The choices were: The Information Hoarder -- the person who absorbs business information but never shares it, in the...
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 1, 2007, 7:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by ttocsmij
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Who's the most irksome employee? Let's take a vote
Back in July I wrote a blog about how to know your office foes. A great many of you responded with descriptions of office types that I hadn't mentioned. I thought I'd pull out some of the best...
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 26, 2007, 6:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by hitch9
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Office functions: Mandatory fun?
In a previous blog post (Team Building exercises - Are they too contrived to work?) I questioned the effectiveness of artificial team-building measures. Quiet a few people agreed with me but some...
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 25, 2007, 7:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by bradfiel@...
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Job hunting: Should you supply references?
Are any of you still asked for references when you're applying for a job? Do you include them on your resume or furnish them at a later date? In my perspective, there could be a number of...
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 24, 2007, 5:56 AM PDT | Latest comment by wyatt@...
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Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?
Many of us have at one point in our careers become frustrated with the places we work. Maybe it's the time-clock mentality you want to rebel against, or maybe you don't have faith in business...
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 13, 2007, 6:13 AM PDT
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Personal branding pages the new wave in online resumes
The problem with resume submission is that it's pretty much a one-way street. You send your resume or post it on a job board and things are pretty much out of your hands until a prospective...
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 12, 2007, 5:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by toni.bowers_b
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A look at one of the dumbest common sense lists ever
On the tails of my publishing a blog last week about cubicles, my boss dropped off an article from the local paper about rules for "cubicle courtesy." It contained a ten-point bulleted list that...
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 11, 2007, 7:02 AM PDT | Latest comment by pezperson@...
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Can a micromanager be cured?
As an editor and writer for TechRepublic for a number of years, I've come to know that there is no workplace topic that can get people fired up more than micromanagement. And maybe it's just me,...
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 10, 2007, 8:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by kimkelley@...
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3 things your resume could do without
Here are three things that, judging from my mail, hiring managers dislike in a resume. 1. Spelling and grammatical errors. We've covered this area quite a bit on TechRepublic. (See 10 flagrant...
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 6, 2007, 5:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tom-Tech
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Cubicles: A look at the argument in their favor
When office cubicles first made the scene, they were pitched to company executives as a cost-effective measure. The flexibility of cubicles eased the cost of accommodating a workforce that could...
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 5, 2007, 5:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by zaxe1vcb3zxe5@...
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More interviews include 'logic questions'
What would happen if you went into an interview and, instead of asking you about your experience with wireless technologies, the interviewer asked you why manhole covers are round instead of...
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 4, 2007, 6:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by Locrian_Lyric
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Seven ways to research a prospective employer
A job search can often feel like a one-person marketing blitz, with you as the product. Some people are so focused on selling themselves that they fail to check out the company they're applying...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 29, 2007, 5:42 AM PDT | Latest comment by casey@...
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How your tech resume should differ from a general resume
Resume writing has almost become a science. There are a gazillion companies out there that exist only to help people create resumes that will garner interviews. While many of the standard resume...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 28, 2007, 5:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by ittechexec
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IT auditor one of the fastest growing careers
Nobody likes the word "audit." That is unless you are, or are thinking about becoming, an IT auditor, which is one of the fastest growing career areas in IT according to CareerProNews. Since the...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 27, 2007, 6:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by CListo
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Are cell phone companies evil or just lucky?
Why is it that your cell phone inevitably bites the dust in the time frame between your free* upgrades? Do you think there's some mad scientist behind the scenes programming something in the phone...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 24, 2007, 6:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by pmbrent@...
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Know the facts about unemployment benefits
At some point in your life, you may find yourself unemployed. Though your head may be spinning with the fallout, one of the first things you need to do is to see if you're qualified for...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 22, 2007, 5:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by ybprasad4u@...
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Virus writers set their sites on monster.com
From the Washington Post: "SecureWorks says that since May, more than 40,000 people have had their personal information stolen -- including Social Security numbers, bank account data and job site...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 21, 2007, 9:24 AM PDT
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Two ways people cause problems in their organizations
You've heard the expression "taking the bulls by the horns"? Are you or someone you work with scared to take the bull by the horns, i.e., afraid to get an issue taken care of simply by taking some...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 21, 2007, 6:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by metalpro2005
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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 rexrich2k
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
