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Toni Bowers

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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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Alliant potential recipients of a $50 billion, 10-year IT contract
The Washington Post reported today on a contract that will qualify Alliant (a group of 29 companies) to compete for individual government information technology projects. Alliant includes...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 1, 2007, 11:25 AM PDT
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IT career: Moving into a higher-paying specialty
If you decide to stick with IT for the long haul, in order to move up the corporate ladder and make more money, you might look at the management tract. Although management has been the fastest...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 1, 2007, 5:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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Why a poor performer makes the rest of the team want to cry
I worked with the late Bob Artner (VP of TechRepublic) years ago at another company. We were among six managers who led production teams. Due to company reorgs and personnel issues, this company...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 31, 2007, 6:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by lyn.jacobs@...
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Need interviewing tips? Ask your mom
I found a nice little succinct list at Businessmouth.com, of five simple rules for a great job interview. These five practical tips may not get you the job if you're not qualified but they'll go a...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 30, 2007, 6:15 AM PDT | Latest comment by NotSoChiGuy
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Making a stand against the boss
That's it. You've had it with all the work crap and you're not going to take it anymore. Well, guess what? That's the absolute worst time to pay a visit to your boss. If you have a legitimate beef...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 27, 2007, 5:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by RaymondH3201
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Could your blog cost you your job?
A recent issue of Workforce Management talked about the growing risk to companies of employees who misuse e-mail and blogs. In particular, it sites a survey conducted by Forrester Consulting and...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 26, 2007, 5:41 AM PDT | Latest comment by Shellbot
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Could your employer fine you for being unhealthy?
Some companies exercise a tax benefit from offering comprehensive wellness programs to their employees. Some even use financial incentives to encourage their employees to participate in wellness...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 25, 2007, 5:17 AM PDT | Latest comment by vbnomad@...
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Work-life balance: More important than money?
It appears that way if recent surveys are correct. According to one such survey, conducted by the Association of Executive Search Consultants, 85% of recruiters have seen candidates turn jobs down...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 24, 2007, 5:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by Lumbergh77
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How to be a good public speaker
If my e-mail is any indication, it's probably a task that most IT pros fear most--having to get up in front of a group of people and give a presentation. Even seasoned pros have that moment of...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 23, 2007, 6:19 AM PDT
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Know your foes in office politics
I blogged recently about a company that conducted, along with IBM, a study that showed that online gamers develop leadership qualities--specifically strategic strengths--from the games they...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 19, 2007, 4:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by lcave@...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Tony Hopkinson
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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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Glassdoor's top 25 oddball interview questions for 2013
Here are some odd interview questions by hiring managers at some leading companies.
Posted by Toni Bowers | January 15, 2013, 10:02 AM PST | Latest comment by jsargent

































