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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+ 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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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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Encourage professional growth with this development plan template
Aug 2005
This simple template can serve as a tool for promoting the professional development of your employees by outlining their developmental objectives and defining specific measures to achieve them....
Provided by TechRepublic
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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 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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Job snapshot: Support professional
Mar 2010
Two support professionals, one in the U.S. and one in the UK, weigh in on the benefits and drawbacks of their chosen profession.
Provided by Toni Bowers
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Job snapshot: Technical writer
Mar 2010
For people who are good with words and readily grasp technical processes, the job of technical writer is tailor-made. Two professional technical writers describe their experience.
Provided by Toni Bowers
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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 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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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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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 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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Interview follow-up letter templates
Apr 2003
Job search efforts don't end with getting an interview. IT professionals must follow up each and every job interview with a thank you letter. Here are three letter templates that you can download...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Tools & Templates
Say 'no thanks' the right way with this sample rejection letter
Sep 2005
It's a good practice to let job candidates know when they haven't gotten the job. Use this sample thanks-but-no-thanks letter to build goodwill with people who may be a better match for future...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 things you should never do on a consulting job
Jan 2010
There are plenty of ways to shoot yourself in the foot when you're out on a job. Jack Wallen lists a few of the worst offenses.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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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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An improved CIO resume
Mar 2003
Resume expert Kevin Donlin edits a CIO's resume and offers suggestions on improvement. You can download this resume critique and compare and revise your own resume.
Provided by TechRepublic
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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 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+ IT organizations that can boost your career
Feb 2008
Job listings, vendor reviews, training programs, scholarships -- all potential benefits of joining a professional IT organization. This updated listing provides the information you need to...
Provided by TechRepublic
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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 signs that you aren't cut out to be a support tech
Aug 2007
So you want to be a computer support technician. Or perhaps you are one already, but you can't decide whether you're just having a bad week or you're really not cut out for the job.The ability to...
Provided by Becky Roberts
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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 ways to make a difficult conversation a little easier
Jan 2008
It's the conversation every manager or supervisor dreads: Talking to a subordinate whom co-workers have complained about. Regardless of whether the issue is punctuality, work ethic, or worst of...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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Resource Guide: 11 Qualities of Successful IT Managers
Aug 2008
To succeed as an IT manager, and to advance your career into the executive sphere, you need some very specific traits--11 to be exact. From needs assessment to team building, read this...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10+ ways to avoid misunderstandings at work
Feb 2009
Miscues happen all the time in business communications, and the results can range from annoying to disastrous. Here are some simple rules to follow that can save you a world of trouble when...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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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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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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10 hot areas of expertise for IT specialists
Feb 2011
Success in the IT field is increasingly tied to specialization -- but what particular tech niches are most in demand? Deb Shinder runs through the IT specialties that top the list.This download is...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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10+ ways to reduce wordiness in your writing
Feb 2009
When you streamline your wording, your message becomes more powerful and clear. Calvin Sun looks at how eliminating just a few superfluous phrases can tighten up your writing and give it more...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 things you should know about starting an IT consulting business
Jan 2006
Consulting can be a lucrative business, but breaking out on your own can be a monumental undertaking. Here's a rundown of some of the major concerns and obstacles you'll want to consider before...
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...
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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,...
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10 career resolutions for the new year
Jan 2008
Another year has arrived, and with it, the urge to take a fresh run at professional improvement and career success. Here are 10 resolutions aimed at helping you expand your knowledge, sharpen your...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 tips for creating a job-winning IT consultant resume
Jan 2008
As an IT contractor, your best strategy is to let your reputation speak for you. And one good way to communicate your reputation to a prospective new client is to let your resume speak for you....
Provided by Erik Eckel
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10 signs that you aren't cut out to be a telecommuter
Jan 2008
Successfully telecommuting -- being productive, staying in the mix, keeping yourself on the executive radar, and not allowing work to bleed into your home life until you can't tell which is which...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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The 10 biggest headaches of 2007 for CIOs and IT managers
Jan 2008
IT is largely about solving problems and keeping the business running, and the higher up you are in the IT department the bigger the problems you have to solve. TechRepublic executive editor Jason...
Provided by Jason Hiner
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Top career development resources: The best of Calvin Sun
Jan 2008
Communications coach and author Calvin Sun has been sharing his insights on TechRepublic to help IT pros improve their professional interactions. This collection includes a number of his most...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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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+ rules to get managers on the right track
Jan 2008
Reports and research portray a widening gap between the needs of employees and management. To help close this gap, Dave Soteros, TechRepublic member and president of Alrym Consulting Services,...
Provided by Dave Soteros
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10 ways to make a difficult conversation a little easier
Jan 2008
It's the conversation every manager or supervisor dreads: Talking to a subordinate whom co-workers have complained about. Regardless of whether the issue is punctuality, work ethic, or worst of...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways to be more persuasive and win your case
Feb 2008
Although technical ability is important for any IT pro, equally important is the ability to persuade co-workers, clients, and bosses that your ideas merit action. Calvin Sun offers 10 practical...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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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 signs that your project is about to be cut
Feb 2008
No one likes to think about their project getting canceled. But it is a reality we all have to face at one time or another. The ability to foresee the likely cancellation of your project is an...
Provided by Justin James
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The 10 best technology podcasts
Feb 2008
The breakneck pace of change in the technology world means keeping up with a lot of new information on a daily basis. And for those of us with little time to spare, podcasts are one of the most...
Provided by Jason Hiner
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The 10 best video shows on technology
Mar 2008
After postulating his selection of the 10 best technology podcasts, TechRepublic executive editor Jason Hiner turned his attention to Web video shows. All of these videos can be downloaded by...
Provided by Jason Hiner
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10 career lessons from country music
Mar 2008
When you think of developing skills and advancing your career, country music might not be the first resource that pops into your head. However, communications guru Calvin Sun has derived several...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways to manage yourself through a challenge
Mar 2008
What do you do when you're faced with a task and find that you're not progressing as you should -- or that you're even failing to accomplish it? Fight the temptation to beat yourself up over it...
Provided by Ramon Padilla
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Top 10 megaregions in the United States
Apr 2008
The core of the U.S. economy is made up of roughly a dozen megaregions, some of which stretch into Canada and Mexico. They produce hundreds of billions -- and sometimes trillions -- of dollars in...
Provided by BNET
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10 ways to handle disagreements effectively
Apr 2008
Disagreements at work come with the territory -- but they aren't necessarily a bad thing. Handled properly, disagreements often can lead to productive gains and unexpected solutions. Calvin Sun...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways to develop customer self-sufficiency
May 2008
Helping your customers become more technically capable frees you up to spend more time giving them higher-value services -- which could ultimately benefit your career. Calvin Sun offers some...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways you might be breaking the law with your computer
May 2008
Legislation that affects the use of Internet-connected computers continues to grow in its reach and its complexity. To help you avoid any infractions, we've revised this list to include new and...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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10 developer want ads that will attract topnotch talent
May 2008
Most programmer want ads are written in a way that makes the best candidates unlikely to respond to them. Why? Because the people writing these ads often don't understand developers, and they...
Provided by Justin James
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10 tips for becoming a gentlemanly exec
Jun 2008
In a recent article in the London Times, William Drew contends that it's important to remain a gentleman even in today's go get-em business world. BNET blogger Michael Mattis shares Drew's list of...
Provided by Michael Mattis
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10 things a developer should never ignore
Jun 2008
Whether you're a head-down developer in a large organization, a systems designer, or a single jack-of-all-trades for your own company, certain practices can help you produce a better end product...
Provided by Bill Stronge
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Book chapters
A look at how the digital explosion is affecting your world
Jul 2008
Digital technologies have already had a dramatic impact on how we create and share information -- and we're just getting started. This chapter from Blown to Bits: Your Life, Liberty, and...
Provided by Addison-Wesley
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Talent shortage? How to win with what you've got
Jul 2008
If you're not finding the talent you need in this super-competitive market, Vince Thompson suggests you look in another direction: toward the staff you already have. As he explains in this FT...
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Book chapters
Make your next hire based on past behaviors, not personality
Jul 2008
When you're interviewing job applicants, do you search for traits such as hardworking, confident, and dependable? In this brief introductory chapter from The Truth About Managing People, 2nd...
Provided by FT Press
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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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10 gaffes to avoid with respect to Chinese culture
Jul 2008
If you're doing business in China, meeting with people from China, or planning to work there, you'll want to avoid certain missteps. Calvin Sun explains a bit about Chinese culture and provides a...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways to increase the productivity of your programmers
Jul 2008
Developer time doesn't come cheap -- yet in some shops, maintaining developer productivity can be a struggle. Justin James discusses a number of ways to remove the obstacles that may be keeping...
Provided by Justin James
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10 ways to kickstart the performance of your underachievers
Aug 2008
Poor performers can drag down your whole team. Business and leadership coach John McKee shares some strategies for determining the underlying issues and turning those underachievers around.This...
Provided by John McKee
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Resource Guide: 10 Tech Skills You Should Develop Over the Next Five Years
Aug 2008
If you want a job where you can train in a particular skill set and then never have to learn anything new, IT isn't the field for you. But if you like to be constantly learning new things and...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Resource Guide: 11 Qualities of Successful IT Managers
Aug 2008
To succeed as an IT manager, and to advance your career into the executive sphere, you need some very specific traits--11 to be exact. From needs assessment to team building, read this...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Best of Bowers: Top 10 career management blog posts
Sep 2008
Few bloggers can match Toni Bowers for stirring up interesting debates, raising tough questions, bringing attention to IT employment trends, putting ridiculous ideas in their place, and giving...
Provided by Toni Bowers
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10 ways to get maximum value from a professional development class
Sep 2008
If your company (or you) invests in training aimed at helping you become more capable and well-rounded, it only makes sense to get everything you can out of the class. Calvin Sun offers some...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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5 things that suck about working in IT (and 5 things that don't)
Sep 2008
Working in IT is one of the world's most challenging jobs -- which is sometimes bad and sometimes good. TechRepublic Editor in Chief Jason Hiner offers five reasons why working in IT can really...
Provided by Jason Hiner
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10 ways to establish rapport with others
Sep 2008
It's not always easy to connect with other people, but it's a useful skill to master -- for your personal life as well as for your professional one. Calvin Sun offers some suggestions for getting...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways to learn new skills on the cheap
Sep 2008
Limited time, family demands, and travel make it tough to squeeze in the training you need, but cost doesn't have to be an obstacle. In fact, some of the least expensive training alternatives can...
Provided by Jerry Loza
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Book chapters
Get relief from the burden of e-mail
Sep 2008
E-mail can overwhelm your inbox and kill your productivity if it gets out of hand. This chapter from Take back your life!: Using Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 to Get Organized and Stay Organized...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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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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Is IT hazardous to your health?
Oct 2008
Stress, burnout, and work/life balance are examples of employee issues you'll find in any work environment. However, IT pros may encounter a few extra health problems -- such as repetitive stress...
Provided by TechRepublic
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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
