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Career Management
Toni Bowers
TechRepublic Staff
Toni Bowers
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How to manage the perfectionist on your team
Everyone wants a quality product. But perfectionists sometimes go too far and slow things down.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 25, 2012, 6:44 AM PDT | Latest comment by emad@...
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Poll: Who calls the shots in your dot com?
Who in your company is in charge of the functionality of your web site? Take the poll and let us know.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 23, 2012, 7:52 AM PDT
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New TR Pro product can help your IT career
Looking for a lot of IT career advice in one publication? Check out TR Pro's 500 Things You Need to Know to Succeed in Your IT Career: Volume 2.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 19, 2012, 12:27 PM PDT
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What recruiters see in the first six seconds of looking at your resume
A new study shows that job recruiters give resumes only a six-second perusal. Here's what they look at.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 18, 2012, 5:18 AM PDT | Latest comment by karinsgall@...
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Six lines your boss should never cross
A list of six ways you can tell if your boss has crossed the line of professional behavior.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 17, 2012, 10:18 AM PDT | Latest comment by dl_wraith
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Managers should rethink plans to use interns
Recent lawsuits filed by interns at for-profit companies mean the Labor Department might renew its focus on regulations behind using interns.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 16, 2012, 6:36 AM PDT | Latest comment by io_zen@...
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App developers getting extra incentives from Microsoft
Microsoft's efforts to gain lost ground on apps for the Lumia 900 might be a boon for developers.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 11, 2012, 8:02 AM PDT | Latest comment by graeme_k_miller@...
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Infographic: A social history of recruiting technology
Take a moment to look at some innovations in recruiting over the past 20 years and learn how your company stacks up.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 10, 2012, 6:17 AM PDT
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Don't make self-promotion your only skill
Personal branding is good--as long as you actually have some talent or skill other than just knowing how to market yourself.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 9, 2012, 6:30 AM PDT | Latest comment by danmar_z
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Career Management: News and random thoughts
Toni Bowers touches on some random bits from the web.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 6, 2012, 4:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by tiettinilani
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Add a QR code to your resume to illustrate your strengths
An expert on online reputation management gives five reasons you should include a QR code in your resume.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 4, 2012, 6:50 AM PDT | Latest comment by basilbaughnevi
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Adobe scrapping yearly performance reviews
Adobe Systems is scrapping yearly performance reviews in favor of more real-time feedback from managers.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 3, 2012, 6:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by dwhipple
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Infographic: Are you job-monogamous?
A surprising 61 percent of employed workers are open to or are looking for a new job. Here's what it takes to make monogamy between workers and employer last.
Posted by Toni Bowers | April 2, 2012, 6:54 AM PDT | Latest comment by rmycroft2000@...
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Remember the importance of informal learning
Informal learning is just as important as formal learning in the world of IT.
Posted by Lauren Malhoit | March 28, 2012, 6:21 AM PDT
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Are you a stick-in-the-mud boss?
A recent survey says that bosses think they provide more of an innovative culture than they really do.
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 27, 2012, 4:37 AM PDT | Latest comment by Kostaghus
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Underhanded tactics guaranteed to land a bigger bonus
Greg Miliates offers some tips -- some underhanded -- for getting a bigger bonus.
Posted by Greg Miliates | March 26, 2012, 4:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by JamesRL
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Does Windows 8 make you furious?
It appears that any article about Windows 8 invites a lot of commentary from TechRepublic members, much of it negative. What's your gut reaction to the OS?
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 21, 2012, 8:58 AM PDT | Latest comment by onione
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Ten tips for using your LinkedIn profile to the best advantage
Your LinkedIn profile is basically an online resume. Here are the Profile elements you should be paying attention to.
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 20, 2012, 6:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by morrieg@...
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Another case of social media eating the brain of a user
A police officer happily tweets about the recovery of a missing teenager. Only he forgets to tell her mom first.
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 19, 2012, 7:29 AM PDT | Latest comment by gechurch
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How to know when you're done
To most of us, there simply are not enough hours in the day to accomplish everything we need to. Jason Womack offers some tips for knowing when you're done.
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 19, 2012, 4:41 AM PDT
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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_
