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Toni Bowers
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Toni Bowers

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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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IT executive recruiting down
According to an article in darkreading.com, the tech industry had nearly 14% fewer executive searches in the second quarter of this year, compared with the first quarter. Some experts think this...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 20, 2007, 5:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by jmgarvin
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The pros and cons of a functional resume
Functional resumes focus on a person's skills and experience, rather than on his chronological work history. (Here is an example of a functional resume.) You would use a functional resume for a...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 16, 2007, 5:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by stevex_1999@...
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Are angry women incompetent?
I mentioned in a previous blog that the annual meeting of the Academy of Management was being held last week in Philadelphia. The topic I mentioned in that blog was how a study that seemed to...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 15, 2007, 5:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by mdiaz@...
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About to negotiate a raise? Read this first
So you think you're not getting paid enough? Before you throw yourself on your boss's desk and declare "Baby needs new shoes!" you need to read the advice of Jim Camp, a negotiation coach and...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 14, 2007, 6:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by msi77@...
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3 mistakes to avoid when mentoring an employee
Though you see its head popping up in a lot of modern business literature, the concept of mentoring has been around forever. In fact, the actual term comes from Greek mythology: When Odysseus left...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 13, 2007, 6:55 AM PDT
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Some telecommuting for government workers could become law
A lot of IT people associate the name "Sarbanes" with working harder. After all, it was Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) who co-sponsored the Sarbanes-Oxley Act that changed the way corporations handle...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 10, 2007, 5:12 AM PDT | Latest comment by davidsarmstrong
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Wage discrepancies between women and men may surprise you
By that title, I'm not talking about the fact that, historically and on average, women make lower salaries than men performing the same job do. I'm talking about what appears to be a new trend, if...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 8, 2007, 6:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by Chaz Chance#
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Silicon Valley’s top entrepreneurs schmooze, talk about recruiting
In this video from standoutjobs.com, some Silicon Valley business folks are at July's TechCrunch 9 party talking about the trials and tribulations of hiring talent for their companies. Interesting...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 7, 2007, 4:34 PM PDT
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The most respected companies in the world
Last month, I blogged about the five worst companies to work for. This week, I stumbled upon a list on Forbes.com of the "World's Most Respected Companies." This is a list compiled from a study...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 7, 2007, 6:45 AM PDT
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Bad bosses promoted, not punished
The annual meeting of the Academy of Management in Philadelphia this week will be the venue for the release of a new study that claims the best way to get ahead in the workplace is to be a tyrant....
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 6, 2007, 8:34 AM PDT | Latest comment by Absolutely
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Apparently my office chair was designed by NASA
A few weeks ago the folks here at TechRepublic were told we were getting new office chairs. The chairs arrived, but before we were allowed to have them we were required to attend a short seminar...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 3, 2007, 5:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by DadsPad
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Can you survive a devastating career faux pas?
Picture this: You're standing in an open area at work and one of your co-workers is in the middle of a diatribe about your boss. She's complaining about how demanding she is and even does a short...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 2, 2007, 5:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by shodges119@...
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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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Top 10 companies with the best business outlook, according to employees
See which companies employees said had the best business outlook for the coming year.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 27, 2013, 6:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by JCitizen
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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 Slayer_
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You know what's important about end-user training? The end user
End-user training is often a huge fail because IT pros don't consider the needs or the learning style of their audience members.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 5, 2013, 8:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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There are no hiring shortcuts
As a hiring manager, do you depend on superstition and dubious statistics to help you choose the right person?
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 30, 2013, 3:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by aidemzo_adanac
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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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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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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 rohansharma
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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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How entry level developers are being squeezed out of the job field, and what they can do about it
Entry-level developers can overcome the increasingly steep barriers to entry in the field, but only if they are willing to invest the necessary time to get some hands-on experience using the tools...
Posted by Justin James | June 3, 2013, 8:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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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 aleigh2013
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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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Seven apps that will help make IT pros more productive
There are ways IT pros can improve our own productivity by using applications, which will benefit you and the company you work for. Here are seven to look at.
Posted by Ben Brumm | June 17, 2013, 7:33 AM PDT | Latest comment by terrypeck@...
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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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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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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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Top three IT certifications you can get from scratch
Accessible online training can help you conquer some of the barriers to pursuing IT certifications.
Posted by Guest Contributor | July 24, 2012, 6:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by keithmayer
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Q&A: Windows Server 2012 career opportunities
TechRepublic talks to two Windows Server 2012 experts about the career opportunities it creates for IT professionals.
Posted by Brian Taylor | May 22, 2013, 6:50 AM PDT

































