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Toni Bowers
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Toni Bowers
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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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Average Tech Manager makes $105,000
At least that's what the latest salary survey from InformationWeek bears out. They say,"The typical U.S. business technology manager now makes $105,000 in salary and cash bonuses, the first time...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 18, 2007, 7:53 AM PDT | Latest comment by fourcadm
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Fighting the bully in the workplace
In my years interacting with members of TechRepublic, I heard quite a few stories about dysfunctional workplaces. I've been surprised by some of the stories about how abusive some bosses and...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 17, 2007, 5:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by ltorrez1@...
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What's the first thing you do when you get into the office?
A reader recently posted a question on Slashdot recently asking others how they would answer the interview question "What's the first thing you do when you get to work in the morning?" The poster...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 16, 2007, 6:06 AM PDT | Latest comment by CharlieSpencer_Palmetto
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Can online gaming improve your career?
According to a study by IBM and Seriosity, online role-playing games are shaping the next generation of business leaders.Let me just stick a note in here before we get any further: Seriosity's web...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 13, 2007, 4:03 AM PDT | Latest comment by locke103@...
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The five worst companies to work for
Is it a coincidence that four out of five of the companies that made Edugree's list of the worst companies to work for are also, at least in my opinion, the worst companies to do business with?...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 12, 2007, 5:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by cpgblogger
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Who is liable when computer tech swipes files?
I am going to blog tomorrow about the five worst places to work in the US. But while looking into the companies on the list, I came across a series of articles written by the folks at...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 11, 2007, 5:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by DantheBestMan
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Hiring practices that can frustrate job seekers and hurt a company
Here are my two least favorite hiring practices. 1. Jobs that are posted even though there's already a clear candidate in mind. This happens in situations when a company is required to post...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 10, 2007, 6:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by tekwrytr@...
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Want to add to the iPhone feature wish list?
Here's your chance. The folks at macenstein.com, after using their new iPhones for a couple of days, already have some suggestions for improvement, and they want you to submit yours. Some...
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 9, 2007, 6:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by thegoodiago@...
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Best places to work in IT
In yesterday's blog I talked about three IT positions that were listed in the twenty Top Jobs by Money Magazine. Today, I thought I'd pass along the results of Computerworld's Best Places to Work...
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 29, 2007, 8:20 AM PDT | Latest comment by jstinnett
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Money Magazine's 20 top jobs include three from IT
CNNmoney.com released its top 20 jobs based on research provided by Money Magazine and Salary.com. Three of the jobs are IT-related. Here they are and why they rated "top job" status: Information...
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 28, 2007, 6:17 AM PDT | Latest comment by jmgarvin
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"There's no crying in baseball" (or the workplace)
Remember when Tom Hanks' character in A League of Their Own said, "Crying?! There's no crying in baseball!"? He was playing a beleaguered coach of a women's baseball team who couldn't deal with...
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 27, 2007, 6:24 AM PDT | Latest comment by emicsoft123
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Love (gone bad) in the office
We spend more than a third of our lives in the office so it's not surprising that office romances are common. I know quite a few people, in fact, who met their future spouses at the office. Those...
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 26, 2007, 6:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by mtnman28715
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The most irritating Internet words
If you use common words Internet words in the course of carrying out your job, let it be known that you could be driving some people crazy. At least those who were polled in a recent survey by...
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 25, 2007, 6:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by drdosus
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Ask yourself these tough questions in job search
I found something other day called The Tough Questions Blog. The blog is geared toward, "Business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone who has anything at all to do with sales, marketing,...
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 22, 2007, 5:42 AM PDT
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Bringing in the big guns to defend your reputation online
A couple of months ago, I wrote a blog about how some prospective employers use search engines to check on job candidates. (According to what survey you listen to, 1/3 or 1/4 of all managers do...
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 21, 2007, 5:59 AM PDT | Latest comment by Deadly Ernest
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Pavlov's dog and the hypnotherapist
OK, now I've heard it all. I do a lot of web surfing to find articles and ideas for professional and personal self-improvement that I can pass along to you. Sometimes I'll run across an idea that...
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 20, 2007, 5:08 AM PDT | Latest comment by nentech
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Need a vacation to recover from your vacation?
Every time I turn around, I see a news report or read an article about why it's important for people to use their vacation time. Yeah, in a perfect world, I can see that. That's what vacation time...
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 19, 2007, 7:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by GSG
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How to annoy people in e-mail
I came across this the other day and it made me laugh. I thought I'd share it for a Friday break: 1. Make up fake acronyms. Online veterans like to use abbreviations like IMHO (in my humble...
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 15, 2007, 6:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by Locrian_Lyric
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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 HAL 9000
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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
