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10 flagrant grammar mistakes that make you look stupid
May 2006
Sending a less-than-perfect e-mail to a friend is one thing; mistakes aren't really a problem. But if you want to craft an error-free message that reflects your professionalism, be on the lookout...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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The 10 worst things about working from home
Aug 2010
There are plenty of good things about working from home -- but for every upside, there may be an equal and opposite downside.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Becky Roberts
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10 ways to alienate your boss
Sep 2010
If you and your boss aren't getting along, it could be all your boss's fault. Unless it's partly yours.This download is also an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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10 tips for dealing with difficult people
Feb 2011
Some people are just plain hard to get along with. But you don't have to let them get under your skin. Calvin Sun offers advice for surviving your encounters with vexing customers and...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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The 10 most annoying employees
Feb 2011
Certain behaviors are almost guaranteed to drive your boss crazy. Unfortunately, you might not even know you're doing it -- until the day you're shown the door.This download is also available as...
Provided by Steve Tobak
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10 ways to seriously annoy your customers
Nov 2006
Alienating customers is obviously not the way to build a healthy tech career--but understanding what might set them off will help you develop better relationships. IT pro Jeff Dray takes a...
Provided by Jeff Dray
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10 things you should know about hiring a business or systems analyst
Mar 2011
Hiring the right business/systems analyst can be a tricky undertaking because the necessary skills and experience are often hard to define. Justin James offers some basic ways to help identify the...
Provided by Justin James
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10 things you can do to make your presentations more effective
Sep 2007
To advance and succeed in your career, you need more than just technical skills. You also need to be able to present your ideas clearly and persuasively.Calvin Sun has put together this list of...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 things you can do to keep your IT job from taking over your life
Sep 2007
IT pros don't hold a monopoly on working excessively long hours or having job responsibilities cast a shadow over their personal lives. But for many reasons, it's a field that invites long hours,...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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10 signs that you aren't cut out to be an IT consultant
Sep 2007
Work for yourself! Be your own boss! Make your own hours! Earn more money! We've all heard of the benefits of a consultant's lifestyle. What's not so well known, or celebrated, are the...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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10 things you should do if you get laid off
Oct 2007
When faced with a layoff, you have two kinds of needs. The first is to live within your means until you get a new job. The second is to get that new job. Here are some ways you can pursue both...
Provided by Suzanne Thornberry
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The 10 most dangerous species of IT team leader
Feb 2008
After yet more research into the various species that inhabit the world of IT, Jeff Dray returns with a new set of taxonomic classifications. This time, he turns his attention to the team leader....
Provided by Jeff Dray
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10+ presentation tips to keep your audience from dozing off
Feb 2008
If you need a little help capturing and keeping your audience's attention during presentations, these tips may help. No matter what your topic happens to be, these strategies will actively engage...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 mistakes to avoid when seeking a new job
Oct 2008
Sometimes, all it takes is a small mistake or oversight to turn off a potential employer. Calvin Sun offers this list of job-search gaffes that could torpedo your chances of getting hired.This...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways to convince your boss to let you work from home
Oct 2008
There may be dozens of reasons why telecommuting makes sense for you. But to make your case with management, you need a list of reasons that make sense for the business. Here are some...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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The five fundamentals of IT consulting
Oct 2008
Pulling concepts from his book, The IT Consultant: A Commonsense Framework for Managing the Client Relationship, Rick Freedman explains the five fundamentals of IT consulting. This download...
Provided by Rick Freedman
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10 ways to survive office politics
Sep 2008
Friction, deceit, gossip, rivalry, power plays -- fine for movies and TV, but potentially disastrous in the workplace. Calvin Sun looks at strategies for steering clear of issues that can unravel...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 essential competencies for IT pros
May 2006
If you're serious about becoming a successful, well-rounded IT professional, you need to constantly broaden your skills and knowledge--and in some areas that might surprise you. This list details...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 things that good bosses do
Nov 2010
Eliminating bad behaviors from your management repertoire is a step in the right direction. But to truly excel as a boss, you must learn how to motivate, inspire, and challenge your staff.This...
Provided by Steve Tobak
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10+ ways to help your help desk (and therefore yourself)
Jul 2008
If you're a go-to resource for your organization's help desk, you can make your job easier by making their job easier. Calvin Sun looks at some things you can do to make help desk operations go...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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Full video of TechRepublic's 10-Year Anniversary Community Event
Jul 2009
On June 26, 2009, TechRepublic celebrated its 10-Year Anniversary with a Community Event in Louisville, Kentucky, where TechRepublic first launched on May 3, 1999 and where its editorial...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 ways to make sure your conference calls aren't a waste of time
Jul 2009
The downturn in travel budgets has sparked an increase in the number of conference calls among those collaborating across distributed environments. Unfortunately, a lot of those calls are poorly...
Provided by Thom Langford
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10 rules for the Twitter neophyte
Sep 2009
If you're just beginning to explore the potential benefits of Twitter, these recommendations will help you build a network that has some real value.This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Jeff Cerny
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What can private corporations do to employees? Just about everything
Feb 2010
Employers in the private sector can be fired for just about any reason, as explained in an interesting new book.
Provided by Toni Bowers
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Preflight checklist for your PowerPoint presentations
Feb 2010
You may not always have time to create a blockbuster slide show. But if you take a quick spin through this list, you can catch mistakes, improve polish, and prevent problems.This download is also...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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Detect rootkits and rootkit behavior with these techniques
Apr 2006
This sample chapter, taken from Rootkits: Subverting the Windows Kernel, discusses two basic approaches to rootkit detection. Rootkits can be difficult to detect, especially when they operate in...
Provided by Addison Wesley Professional
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Seven warning signs that you should turn down a job offer
Jul 2005
When you're considering a job offer, be on the lookout for these signs that you should steer clear of it. It's tempting to accept the first job offer that comes along, especially when you've been...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Ten skills that can help you land an IT manager job
Mar 2005
Your experience and tech credentials might make you a strong candidate for an IT manager position, but the CIO may be looking for something more. Find out how playing up certain nontechnical...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10+ useless interview questions... and what you should ask instead
Apr 2008
Interview prep guides are full of recommended 'tough' questions, but a lot of them are a complete waste of time. Here's a list of questions to avoid and some better ways to elicit useful...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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10 classic career disasters and lessons learned
Sep 2010
Those professional missteps and failures often teach us more than our accomplishments and successes. Steve Tobak shares the positive outcomes of some of his negative career experiences.This...
Provided by Steve Tobak
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10 common career myths
Oct 2010
Career prospects have changed dramatically from previous generations. Alan Norton offers this wake-up call for IT pros who may still cling to certain expectations -- like salary increases, job...
Provided by Alan Norton
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10 ways to deal with a personal or professional weakness
Dec 2010
If some issue or trait is holding you back, you don't have to resign yourself to it. Here's practical advice for taking steps to overcome whatever hurdles are standing in your way.This download is...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ethical issues raised by IT capabilities
Jul 2006
Technology engenders complexities that go beyond typical questions of what's right or what's fair. Does the capacity to do something justify the act? When new technology creates new capabilities,...
Provided by Jeff Relkin
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10 things you can do to move up the IT career ladder
Jan 2011
IT pros who want to advance their careers need to lay the groundwork by developing the right relationships, refining their communications skills, and expanding their breadth of knowledge.This...
Provided by Matt Eventoff
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10 dumb things IT pros do that can mess up their networks
Aug 2006
End users aren't the only ones whose misguided actions can bring a smooth-running network to a screeching halt. IT pros make their share of mistakes, too--from sliding on DR planning to stalling...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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10 stages of a nightmare job search
Mar 2011
It's tough to keep your spirits up when you've been job hunting for an eternity. But Steve Tobak has been there, and his perspective may help you get through the ordeal. This download is also...
Provided by Steve Tobak
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10 ways to communicate more effectively with customers and co-workers
Aug 2007
Communications plays a key role in your career success. When asked to name the top three skills they believe their subordinates need, 70 percent of the readers of CIO magazine cited communications...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 signs that you aren't cut out to be an IT manager
Sep 2007
What was I thinking? How did I even get here? At some stage, many people will find themselves asking these questions. Why did they leave that great little job to take a turn in the management...
Provided by John McKee
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Take control of your day with these 10 time management strategies
Sep 2007
Have you ever started the day with great ambitions and then realized at the end that you didn't get anything done? Honing your time management skills can help. Project management expert Tom Mochal...
Provided by Tom Mochal
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10+ tips for new IT managers
Jan 2008
Moving from a purely technical net admin role to a managerial position can be a long and winding road full of pitfalls. IT pro Steven Crane has become quite familiar with that road during his many...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 public speaking traps and how to avoid them
Oct 2009
You can sail past most problems that pop up during a presentation if you're ready for them. These strategies will help you finesse common public speaking pitfalls. This download is also available...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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The 10 biggest moments in IT history
Sep 2009
Despite its relatively short lifespan, IT has had some huge watershed moments. Jack Wallen followed the tech timeline to identify the most pivotal events.This download is also available as an...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Cisco CatOS Command Charts
Sep 2004
Becoming proficient with Cisco equipment means remembering a whole new set of commands. These command charts give you a quick way to look up the needed CatOS commands when you need them. This...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 mistakes that rookie IT consultants make
Sep 2009
IT consulting is a tough, competitive field, and there are ample opportunities to mishandle the job. Erik Eckel offers some cautionary advice for IT consultants who are just starting out.This...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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10+ things to check when your presentation runs into technical problems
Sep 2009
Sometimes, it's the little things that derail a presentation - and it's easy to get rattled and overlook them. This list will help you troubleshoot some common presentation glitches.This download...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 tips and tactics for dealing with conflict
Sep 2009
A little common sense and preemptive action can defuse conflicts before they get out of hand. These tips will help you manage and resolve touchy situations.This download is also available as an...
Provided by John McKee
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10 rules for the Twitter neophyte
Sep 2009
If you're just beginning to explore the potential benefits of Twitter, these recommendations will help you build a network that has some real value.This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Jeff Cerny
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10 great ideas from five great bosses
Aug 2009
Despite the tough economy, many companies are still enjoying great successes. Executive and leadership coach John McKee shares some ideas you can use to build a more successful organization.This...
Provided by John McKee
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10 ways to stay sane in your cubicle
Aug 2009
If you're stuck in a cube 40 hours a week, you may need a few coping strategies to keep from going crazy. Jack Wallen offers some survival tips to help make your workdays more bearable - and maybe...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 ways to make sure your conference calls aren't a waste of time
Jul 2009
The downturn in travel budgets has sparked an increase in the number of conference calls among those collaborating across distributed environments. Unfortunately, a lot of those calls are poorly...
Provided by Thom Langford
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A pragmatic approach to training programmers
Jul 2009
Justin James believes there should be two educational tracks for software programmers: a true computer science program that focuses on a very mathematical, theoretical approach to programming, and...
Provided by Justin James
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10 ways technology can help (or hurt) your professional image
Jul 2009
Increasingly sophisticated communications options have introduced a number of gotchas into the business world. Calvin Sun looks at some phone, email, and voicemail best practices that will help...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways to stay out of trouble when you post to social networking sites
Jul 2009
The new head of British foreign intelligence recently demonstrated that anyone can suffer potentially embarrassing or damaging revelations through social networking activity - and even the most...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Full video of TechRepublic's 10-Year Anniversary Community Event
Jul 2009
On June 26, 2009, TechRepublic celebrated its 10-Year Anniversary with a Community Event in Louisville, Kentucky, where TechRepublic first launched on May 3, 1999 and where its editorial...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10+ ways to improve your writing by self-editing
Jun 2009
If you want your writing to be polished, professional, and effective, you'll need to develop a system for reviewing your work with a critical eye. Here are some concrete steps you can take to...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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10 easy ways to improve your public speaking
Jun 2009
If the thought of speaking in front of a group makes your blood run cold, here's good news: You can employ a variety of simple tricks to take the edge off your nerves so that your delivery will be...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 ways to raise the credibility of your IT group
Jun 2009
Your IT department can't succeed or contribute value to the organization unless you have the respect and trust of the executive team and your customers. Here are some strategies that will help you...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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IT Hiring Kit: Network Administrator, 2009
Jun 2009
This is an updated version of our popular Hiring Kit for Network Administrators. We have updated the interview questions to reflect newer technology and have added an Interview Questions key form...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 terms from the alternative Geek-Speak glossary
Jun 2009
Not content with the standard definitions, Jeff Dray decided to stretch the meanings of several tech terms. You may have a few of your own to add to the list.This download is also available as an...
Provided by Jeff Dray
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10 tips for doing layoffs the right way
May 2009
Workforce reductions are often necessary to keep companies solvent during difficult times -- but mishandling the process can make an already bad situation even worse. Here are 10 things to keep in...
Provided by Polly Schneider Traylor
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10 tips for advancing from a beginner to an intermediate developer
May 2009
Beginner developers who want to take their career to the next level may be stymied by a lack of resources and recommendations. Justin James helps close that information gap with 10 suggestions for...
Provided by Justin James
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10+ ways to learn more efficiently
May 2009
To succeed as an IT pro, you have to pursue knowledge and new skills on an ongoing basis -- even if you have limited time and rusty study habits. Calvin Sun shares a dozen pointers that will help...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways to keep your job despite the tough economy
Apr 2009
As the economy worsens, more companies are making deep cuts in personnel -- and many IT workers are bracing for the axe to fall. But it may not come to that, especially if you take steps now to...
Provided by Jerry Loza
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CIOs: Here are 10 ways you can support your CEO
Apr 2009
To build a strong future with the company and gain an ally at the top, CIOs need to understand the challenges facing their CEO and find ways to offer value and support. Here are some strategies...
Provided by Polly Schneider Traylor
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Cover Story: How to develop a killer business case
Apr 2009
As an IT leader, you are often expected to contribute your ideas and recommendations to the decision-making process in your organization. The ideas are not scarce but sometimes it's difficult to...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 ways leaders can get crucial feedback
Apr 2009
If you're going to successfully lead your team members through these rocky times, you need to listen to their ideas and understand what they're dealing with-- and that requires a dedicated effort...
Provided by John McKee
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10 faulty beliefs that can doom IT leaders
Apr 2009
As an IT leader, you must analyze your thinking to ensure that you're not harboring any false beliefs that could be holding your department back. If you find yourself operating under certain...
Provided by Ilya Bogorad
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10 office gaffes to avoid
Apr 2009
Have you ever wanted to disappear after committing some stupid faux pas? If it occurs in a professional context, it could be more than embarrassing -- it could cost you business or hurt your...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 skills developers will need in the next five years
Apr 2009
If you're a developer looking to get ahead in your field (or in some cases, to simply stay employed), this is not a good time to be complacent. Justin James lists the skills you'll want to work on...
Provided by Justin James
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Resume Tool Kit for IT Leaders
Apr 2009
Are you prepared for the job hunt with a resume that will put you in the best light for potential employers? This special report gives you specific, tactical tips for creating the perfect IT...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 questions on IT leadership in a large multinational business: An interview with David Edelstein
Mar 2009
Overseeing IT operations for a global company brings some unique challenges. But the issues discussed here -- managing technology, improving the business, reducing costs, driving revenue, and...
Provided by Jeff Cerny
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Top 10 undergraduate courses for the CIO track
Mar 2009
If you're thinking about becoming a CIO, you can lay a good foundation by taking courses that translate into the skills and knowledge you'll be using every day. Seasoned CIO Jay Rollins offers a...
Provided by Jay Rollins
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10 ways to be a good manager during a recession
Mar 2009
It's tough enough to be an effective manager when the economy is strong. But making the right decisions, keeping staff focused, and maintaining IT service levels may seem next to impossible when...
Provided by Polly Schneider Traylor
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10+ phrases that can be irritating or offensive
Mar 2009
It's possible to rub someone the wrong way without even realizing it -- all because you used the wrong expression at the wrong time. Calvin Sun discusses 11 such expressions and looks at how you...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways techs can make extra cash
Mar 2009
If you're searching for opportunities to supplement your income -- or you're in between jobs and need some work to tide you over -- the tech field offers a number of possibilities. Erik Eckel runs...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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The 10+ most dangerous words in business
Mar 2009
Business buzzwords can be annoying -- but everyday language can be far more treacherous. BNET UK's Jo Owen lists a dozen seemingly innocuous words that are often used to distract, misdirect, and...
Provided by Jo Owen
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10 ways to gain and keep the loyalty of your staff
Mar 2009
You depend on your team to be productive and reliable so that the entire IT department can be successful. But to get everyone to do their best work, you need to build a relationship of trust and...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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500 Things You Need To Know To Succeed In Your IT career
Mar 2009
This exciting new career guide is designed to help you develop and cultivate your skills and excel in the workplace. TechRepublic's IT Career Guide provides you with "500 Things You Need to Know...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 questions on the changing role of the healthcare IT executive: An interview with Patrick Moroney
Feb 2009
Like CIOs in other industries, IT executives in the healthcare field are seeing their roles become increasingly strategic while retaining a focus on technology and operational excellence. Veteran...
Provided by Jeff Cerny
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TechRepublic's 2009 IT skills and salary report
Feb 2009
In conjunction with Global Knowledge, TechRepublic presents this year's IT skills and salary report. Find out about IT employment trends, areas of growth and decline, skills that are in demand,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 ways for road warriors to avoid snags and snafus
Oct 2010
From small aggravations to huge headaches, a lot can go wrong when you hit the road. Veteran globetrotter Brien Posey offers some advice that will help you stay productive when you travel.This...
Provided by Brien Posey
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10 ways to destroy your management career
Nov 2010
Your career can survive a few missteps -- in fact, what you learn from your mistakes can fuel your progress. But certain errors are guaranteed to blow your aspirations to smithereens. Here are 10...
Provided by Steve Tobak
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The 10 greatest moments of Microsoft-Apple collaboration
Nov 2010
Microsoft versus Apple has long been the marquee rivalry of the technology industry, but the two companies also have a long history as frenemies. Here are their 10 greatest collaborations. This...
Provided by Jason Hiner
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10 ways to deal with a personal or professional weakness
Dec 2010
If some issue or trait is holding you back, you don't have to resign yourself to it. Here's practical advice for taking steps to overcome whatever hurdles are standing in your way.This download is...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways to make sure your clients pay you
Dec 2010
Mishandled billing can spell disaster for your consultancy. To keep the cash flowing, follow these tips to make sure you get paid on time.This download is also available as an entry in our 10...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Mini-glossary: Project management terms you should know
Jul 2006
Part of the process of successfully deploying project management in an organization is to standardize the terminology. That way, when one person talks about risks, scope, issues, requirements, and...
Provided by Tom Mochal
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10 resolutions to help grow your consulting business in 2011
Jan 2011
The start of a new year is a good time to take stock and establish goals for improvement. Jack Wallen suggests some measures to help your consultancy thrive in the months to come.This download is...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 things to consider when working with people from a non-U.S. background
Jan 2011
Working effectively with associates from other countries requires an awareness of potential misunderstandings. Calvin Sun offers some advice on how to make sure communications go smoothly.This...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ethical issues raised by IT capabilities
Jul 2006
Technology engenders complexities that go beyond typical questions of what's right or what's fair. Does the capacity to do something justify the act? When new technology creates new capabilities,...
Provided by Jeff Relkin
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Five simple tips that will improve your writing a thousand percent
Jan 2010
Social media, texting, and rampant blogging may be dumbing down our writing skills. Here are a few ways to keep your writing professional and clear -- without sweating a bunch of picky grammar...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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Microsoft Outlook 2003 Basics
Apr 2008
The Microsoft Outlook 2003 Basics presentation is a pre-packaged solution designed to help familiarize attendees with the e-mail application's basic functions. The presentation contains everything...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 workplace rules of engagement
Jan 2011
Despite our best intentions, our workplace behavior is sometimes less than perfect. Here are some rules to help minimize the missteps and improve our on-the-job interactions.This download is also...
Provided by Steve Tobak
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10 things you can do to move up the IT career ladder
Jan 2011
IT pros who want to advance their careers need to lay the groundwork by developing the right relationships, refining their communications skills, and expanding their breadth of knowledge.This...
Provided by Matt Eventoff
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10+ ways to minimize generational differences in the workplace
Jan 2011
If you're having a tough time communicating with co-workers who are much younger or older than you are, take heart: These tips can help you close the generation gap. This download is also...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 tips for boosting your career in 2011
Jan 2011
From developing cross-functional skills to aligning your contributions with company goals, these tips will help you map out a plan for advancing your career in 2011. This download is also...
Provided by Kathryn Ullrich
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10 things you should know about launching an IT consultancy
Jul 2006
There's no shortage of books on how to start your own business--and some of them are excellent resources. But if you're preparing to launch an IT consultancy, you need more than general business...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Experts' view: Strategies for making your meetings effective and useful
Aug 2006
Every so often, you may find yourself walking out of a meeting feeling hopeful and energized by the ground that was covered, the ideas that emerged, and the issues that were resolved. A meeting...
Provided by TechRepublic
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The 10 biggest mistakes IT managers make
Aug 2006
Certain common IT management mistakes can make you less effective, hamper your career advancement, and even jeopardize your job. Executive coach Joey Smith has spent years working with IT...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 tips for dealing with difficult people
Feb 2011
Some people are just plain hard to get along with. But you don't have to let them get under your skin. Calvin Sun offers advice for surviving your encounters with vexing customers and...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 dumb things IT pros do that can mess up their networks
Aug 2006
End users aren't the only ones whose misguided actions can bring a smooth-running network to a screeching halt. IT pros make their share of mistakes, too--from sliding on DR planning to stalling...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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The 10 biggest LinkedIn annoyances
Feb 2011
As useful as LinkedIn is for promoting your career or business and connecting with other professionals, users have voiced some major peeves. Tim Heard rounded up the top complaints.This download...
Provided by Tim Heard
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The 10 most annoying employees
Feb 2011
Certain behaviors are almost guaranteed to drive your boss crazy. Unfortunately, you might not even know you're doing it -- until the day you're shown the door.This download is also available as...
Provided by Steve Tobak
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10 slide design tips for producing powerful and effective presentations
Sep 2006
You can't build a compelling presentation that communicates your message if your slides are cluttered, text-heavy, or ugly. But by following a few design principles, you can avoid some of the...
Provided by TechRepublic
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25 qualities that will get you promoted
Oct 2006
Whether you aspire to move into that corner office or to become the best developer, net admin, or support tech, these pointers will help you excel, advance, and succeed. TechRepublic blogger Ramon...
Provided by Ramon Padilla
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10 ways to seriously annoy your customers
Nov 2006
Alienating customers is obviously not the way to build a healthy tech career--but understanding what might set them off will help you develop better relationships. IT pro Jeff Dray takes a...
Provided by Jeff Dray
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Do you have what it takes to be a successful information systems auditor?
Nov 2006
The world's increasing dependency on electronic information systems has created a widespread need for a new type of auditor: the information systems auditor. One of the most challenging and...
Provided by Sybex
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10 stages of a nightmare job search
Mar 2011
It's tough to keep your spirits up when you've been job hunting for an eternity. But Steve Tobak has been there, and his perspective may help you get through the ordeal. This download is also...
Provided by Steve Tobak
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Improve employee performance with these coaching and delegation techniques
Nov 2006
Don't be satisfied with being a good manager—become a great one by practicing the techniques of effective coaching and successful delegation that will transform your team into the best that it can...
Provided by Pragmatic Bookshelf
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10 things you should know about hiring a business or systems analyst
Mar 2011
Hiring the right business/systems analyst can be a tricky undertaking because the necessary skills and experience are often hard to define. Justin James offers some basic ways to help identify the...
Provided by Justin James
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10 reasons you deserve a raise
Mar 2011
If your experience, dedication, and skills make you an excellent IT pro, but your salary doesn't reflect your hard work or the value you deliver, it could be time to ask for a raise. Jack Wallen...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Tech startup tips from Spiceworks' co-founder: Building the business, year one
Feb 2007
Spiceworks' co-founder and CEO, Scott Abel, has been involved in six company launches. He shares his advice and experiences with TechRepublic contributor Justin James in this collaborative series,...
Provided by Scott Abel and Justin James
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10 tips for delivering bad news
Apr 2011
Giving someone bad news is never easy, but there are right ways and wrong ways of going about it. Calvin Sun has some advice on the best methods for sharing unpleasant information.This download is...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 challenges facing IT
Apr 2011
From retaining top talent to building a positive public image to innovating despite budget constraints, IT has plenty of obstacles to overcome. Alan Norton provides an overview of some of the big...
Provided by Alan Norton
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Top 10 leadership qualities of successful CIOs
Mar 2007
We asked successful CIOs and executive recruiters what they think makes a CIO a great leader. Communication, political savvy, and a visionary outlook top the list. This download is also available...
Provided by Karen Ann Kidd
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10 email tips for preventing problems and avoiding aggravation
May 2011
There are plenty of ways to mishandle email communications -- and mistakes can range from embarrassing to inefficient to highly irritating. These tips will help you sidestep potential email...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 pitfalls of rookie management teams
May 2011
Inexperienced execs may make mistakes -- but the smart ones will learn from those mistakes and pick up sound strategies from seasoned leaders. Here's some advice to get you on the right track.This...
Provided by Steve Tobak
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500 Things Every IT Support Pro Needs To Know: Volume 1
May 2011
From troubleshooting application errors and managing your company's network to handling remote users and securing your data, IT sup- port professionals face a wide variety of challenges....
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10 tips for leading your team to peak performance
May 2007
If you manage knowledge workers and IT project managers, you need to develop a special brand of leadership that challenges employees, allows them to make creative contributions, and fosters their...
Provided by Jason Hiner
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Successful negotiating requires perspective and flexible thinking
May 2007
When you run into opposition that threatens to derail a task or project, how do you work through it? Calvin Sun suggests that you can negotiate your way around obstacles and conflicting objectives...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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500 Things Every IT Manager Needs to Know: Volume 1
Jun 2011
TechRepublic's 500 Things Every IT Manager Needs to Know: Volume 1helps IT managers face a variety of challenges, from improving team productivity, hiring the right people to manage your budget,...
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