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10 questions on customer service and 'delivering happiness': An interview with Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh
Oct 2009
Online retailer Zappos has grown astronomically since launching 10 years ago. CEO Tony Hsieh talks about superior service, corporate culture, and the science of happiness. This download is also...
Provided by Jeff Cerny
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Building credibility and enabling change: 10 questions with CIO John Golden
Oct 2009
Creating trust within the business, automating processes, serving a broad range of requirements - and climbing Mount Everest. See how one CIO has tackled his professional and personal goals. This...
Provided by Jeff Cerny
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10 ways to use holiday parties to climb the career ladder
Dec 2009
You may not be looking forward to that office party, but you can make it work to your career advantage.This download is also available as an entry in our IT Leadership blog.
Provided by John McKee
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10 things you should (and shouldn't) do if you're mad at your boss
Jan 2010
If your manager pushes you too far, it might be tempting to channel Conan O'Brien. But before things get out of hand, check out this alternative advice.This download is also available as an entry...
Provided by Steve Tobak
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10 reasons why your boss tunes you out
Mar 2010
Your boss may have a good reason for ignoring your input -- and it may have nothing to do with you. BNET's Steve Tobak pinpoints some of the reasons why you might sometimes get snubbed.This...
Provided by Steve Tobak
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10 things you should know about developing soft skills to advance your IT career
Nov 2005
IT pros often have considerable technical training under their belts but lack experience in some key nontechnical areas. These pointers will help you focus on career-boosting soft skills,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 ways to get the most out of your IT training
Apr 2010
Whether you're training on your company's dime or your own, you want to get maximum value for your efforts. These tips will help you take advantage of the best learning opportunities.This download...
Provided by Don Whitnah
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Put an end to long-winded presentations with Pecha Kucha
Apr 2010
When you hear 'PowerPoint,' do you think 'endless and boring'? Here's a format that will keep those presentations short and sweet.This download is also available as an entry in our Microsoft...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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10 things I hate about corporate IT
Apr 2010
Having worked his way up the IT ladder, Patrick Gray is well acquainted with the darker aspects of the profession. See if his concerns ring a bell.This download is also available as a pair of...
Provided by Patrick Gray
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24 key career links for IT professionals
Sep 2005
Whether you're looking for salary information, career advice, or job postings, these Web resources will provide you with a wealth of useful information. Given the volume of career information on...
Provided by TechRepublic
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The 10 worst things about getting laid off
May 2010
No matter what the circumstances are, getting laid off can knock you for a loop. If you've been through it, you'll probably recognize some of these side effects.This download is also available as...
Provided by Steve Tobak
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Recruiter Checklist
May 2005
A big part of today's job hunt is working with recruiters, and the first step is figuring out which one is best for you. We've created this recruiter comparison checklist to help you track...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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TechRepublic Pro IT Server Task Form: Employee Promotion
Feb 2006
When employees change position in an organization, it can make almost as much work for you as when a new employee joins the organization. You can use this form to make sure that all of a user's...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Crash Course: Microsoft Outlook
Jun 2006
This pre-packaged presentation contains everything you need to help attendees maximize their ability to use Outlook -- even if you don't consider yourself a public speaker. It includes a...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 interview questions to help make the best geeky hire
Jun 2010
Interviewing for an IT position isn't all about determining technical proficiency -- it's also important to measure a candidate's geek quotient. After all, would you want someone on board who...
Provided by Justin James
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Top 10 computer history Web sites
Jun 2010
If you're a computer history buff -- or you just want to revisit the tech of your youth -- check out these museum sites featuring articles, pictures, forums, and even the first TV commercials for...
Provided by Tim Malone
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Top 10 guidance tips for new CIOS and IT leaders
Jun 2010
Having reached the midpoint of his first 100 days in a new CIO position, Isaac Sacolick has developed some practical strategies for anyone who's stepping into an IT leadership role.This download...
Provided by Isaac Sacolick
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10 questions you should ask when considering retirement
Jul 2010
If you're one of the many IT pros who is wondering whether it's time to retire, these insights from Alan Norton will give you an idea of what to expect and what to consider as you make your...
Provided by Alan Norton
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10 things you should know about researching a company
Jul 2010
Whether you're looking into potential new clients or hoping to become an employee of a particular company, you'll be on more solid footing if you've done some homework.This download is also...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways to make sure you and your clients see eye to eye
Jul 2010
IT consultants need more than technical knowledge and experience -- they need to make sure they're on the same page with their clients. Jack Wallen suggests some ways to make that happen.This...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 types of system administrators you'll encounter in the field
Jul 2010
Spend enough time in the IT biz and you're bound to run across a few... characters. Justin James has identified some sys admins who are representative of the species.This download is also...
Provided by Justin James
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10 ways to use social networking tools to promote your business
Aug 2010
Social networking sites provide unprecedented opportunities to get the word out about yourself and your business. Unfortunately, many people don't have a clue how to use these tools effectively....
Provided by Deb Shinder
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The Changing Face of IT
Oct 2010
This presentation by Jason Hiner appeared at TechRepublic Live 2010 in Louisville, KY, on July 1-2, 2010.
Provided by TechRepublic.com
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IT Crimewatch: Bringing Down Cybercriminals
Oct 2010
This presentation by Deb Shinder appeared at TechRepublic Live 2010 in Louisville, KY, on July 1-2, 2010.
Provided by TechRepublic.com
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Your emails: The best and the worst
Oct 2010
This presentation by Toni Bowers appeared at TechRepublic Live 2010 in Louisville, KY, on July 1-2, 2010.
Provided by TechRepublic.com
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10 ways careers may change in the future
Oct 2010
The employment landscape continues to evolve, with changes in educational requirements, salary expectations, work schedules, and job roles. Alan Norton looks at current trends and offers a few...
Provided by Alan Norton
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The Great Open Source Debate
Oct 2010
This presentation by Scott Lowe and Jack Wallen appeared at TechRepublic Live 2010 in Louisville, KY, on July 1-2, 2010.
Provided by TechRepublic.com
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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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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 train your boss to give you the support you need
Jun 2006
If your boss routinely ignores you, withholds praise, or offers little direction or feedback, you might need to take action. IT pro Becky Roberts offers these tips for getting your boss on the...
Provided by Becky Roberts
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Finding the right way to address mistakes your customers make
May 2007
When customers call you because they've done something wrong, how do you react? If you hastily resolve the immediate issue without taking a longer view and addressing the actions that led up to...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 e-mail habits that waste time and cause problems
Jun 2007
Few communications tools give you as much exposure as e-mail. Unfortunately, mistakes in your e-mail will receive that same exposure. Calvin Sun cites 10 common e-mail habits and missteps that...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 questions you shouldn't ask when you're being interviewed for a job
Aug 2007
When an interviewer asks, "Do you have any questions for me?" you want to be able to ask an intelligent question or two about the business. But some questions may give your prospective employer an...
Provided by Suzanne Thornberry
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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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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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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...
Provided by FT Press
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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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10 personality traits of a highly effective independent consultant
Jun 2008
Many IT consultants daydream about branching out on their own without giving much thought to what skills are necessary to succeed as a freelancer. Before you commit to being an independent...
Provided by Chip Camden
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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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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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The 10 best ways to handle a job interview
Jun 2008
Given the current economy, maintaining contacts with other companies can be critical. Knowing the right people can help you land a better job, one with more pay or perhaps the chance of...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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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+ things you can do to motivate your team
May 2008
To get things done these days, working in teams is almost imperative. But how can you motivate a team to accomplish your objectives? How can you avoid common mistakes that can kill performance and...
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 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 early signs that someone will make a great leader
May 2008
It's important to identify individuals who have leadership potential so that you can help them step into that role when they're ready. Here are some behaviors and qualities that may indicate you...
Provided by Bill Stronge
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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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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 explain things more effectively
Apr 2008
In the course of your work, you may sometimes need to explain technical concepts to your customers. Having them understand you is important not only for technical reasons, but also to ensure...
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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10+ things you should do when you resign
Mar 2008
Although it might be tempting to deliver a few choice remarks or leave things in a mess when you quit a job, that bridge-burning is likely to come back to haunt you. It's far better to depart in a...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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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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Which of these IT job roles is right (or wrong) for you?
Mar 2008
Unless you're very lucky, you probably won't find your ideal position in the IT world the first time out. In fact, you may not even know what your ideal position looks like until you've been...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 traits to look for when you're hiring a programmer
Mar 2008
Programmers come with a wide range of skill sets, hail from many countries and cultures, and can have differing backgrounds and experiences. Nevertheless, certain qualities can mean the difference...
Provided by Justin James
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TechRepublic's 2008 IT skills and salary report
Mar 2008
TechRepublic presents this IT skills and salary report, created in conjunction with Global Knowledge. Find out about IT employment trends, the job market outlook, areas of growth and decline,...
Provided by TechRepublic
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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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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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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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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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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 things I love about IT
Feb 2008
It's sometimes easy to forget why we got into this business or why we stay in it, particularly when the scope is creeping, the customers are demanding customization to the product, and the boss'...
Provided by Justin James
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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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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+ things IT pros should do when a relationship ends
Jan 2008
When a love affair ends, a few tried-and-true remedies come to mind: going out with your best buddy and drowning your sorrows (or at least replacing them with a headache), burning every stupid...
Provided by Donna C. Kline
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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+ 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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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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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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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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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 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 ways to work better with your boss
Dec 2007
Bosses: You can't live with them, and you can't live without them. Like it or not, most of us must deal with a boss, and the way we do so affects not just our career advancement and our salary,...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 signs that you aren't cut out to be a systems analyst
Dec 2007
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that job opportunities for systems analysts will increase at an above-average pace through 2014, as organizations continue to build and implement...
Provided by Suzanne Thornberry
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Writing a Good Social Media Policy
Oct 2010
This presentation by Rick Vanover appeared at TechRepublic Live 2010 in Louisville, KY, on July 1-2, 2010.
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10+ things you can do to motivate your team
May 2008
To get things done these days, working in teams is almost imperative. But how can you motivate a team to accomplish your objectives? How can you avoid common mistakes that can kill performance and...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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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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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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Top 10 U.S. college programs for IT
Oct 2008
This TechRepublic Special Report features our list of 10 "can't miss" undergraduate IT programs in the United States. These IT business education programs are aimed at students who want to get on...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Answers to TechRepublic members' HR questions
Jan 2010
In this Q&A, Soheila Ataei, SVP, HR at Scripps Networks, answers seven questions from TechRepublic members. She offers tips for older job seekers, employees who have been laid off, candidates who...
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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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 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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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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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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Tools & Templates
A CIO resume template
May 2002
If you're dusting off that resume to revamp for a new career goal or just to get it up to date, this new CIO resume template will help guide you on what should be included and how best to present...
Provided by TechRepublic
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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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Book chapters
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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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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10 tech certifications that actually mean something
Aug 2007
Hundreds of tech certification programs and exams are available, some sponsored by software vendors, some by vendor-neutral organizations, and some by educational institutions. These certs range...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Employee background screenings up dramatically
Jan 2010
According to recent survey data, an increasing number of employers are screening job applicants for credit problems and criminal backgrounds. But is this practice legal, and are screening results...
Provided by Toni Bowers
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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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Ten good reasons not to provide free tech support
May 2005
As an IT support professional, people routinely ask me to "help" then solve computer problems unrelated to my actual job. I like to help when and where I can, but there are serious pitfalls to...
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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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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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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 things consultants can do to stay organized
Mar 2010
The life of a consultant can often get hectic. Here are some tips for fending off the chaos and getting your workday under control.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Landing Your Next IT Job - ISO
Mar 2005
Whether you're shooting for a promotion, looking for a different job at a different company, or wanting to stay in IT but in a different industry, this is the resource for you. TechRepublic's...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Resume improved to focus on results
May 2003
In creating a resume, consultants need to illustrate results rather than responsibilities. Download this edited resume as a guide to make sure your resume doesn't fall into this all-too-common trap.
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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 simple things you can do to improve your writing
Sep 2008
If you're like much of today's workforce, you need to have halfway decent writing skills to succeed at your job. But even if you don't have time to work on those skills, mastering a few basic...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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10 tips for writing a job-winning developer resume
Nov 2007
As seasoned job hunters know, the first step on the road to finding work is to write a resume that gets you the interview. Unfortunately, some of the traditional resume writing rules just do not...
Provided by Justin James
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10 legal issues that consultants should know about
Oct 2010
Don't get blindsided by some legal misstep you never even heard of. Calvin Sun runs through the nitty-gritty issues all consultants should be prepared for.This download is also available as an...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 things I love about IT
Feb 2008
It's sometimes easy to forget why we got into this business or why we stay in it, particularly when the scope is creeping, the customers are demanding customization to the product, and the boss'...
Provided by Justin James
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Whitepapers - Video
TechRepublic Live 2011: The best ways to boost your IT career in 2012
Oct 2011
A video recording of a presentation by a panel that included Jason Hiner (moderator), Toni Bowers, Rick Vanover, Donovan Colbert, at Grace Simrall given at TechRepublic Live 2011 in Louisville,...
Provided by TechRepublic.com
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10 tech skills you should develop during the next five years
Jul 2007
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 Deb Shinder
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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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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 ways to explain things more effectively
Apr 2008
In the course of your work, you may sometimes need to explain technical concepts to your customers. Having them understand you is important not only for technical reasons, but also to ensure...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 surefire ways to kill morale
May 2010
It's easy to demotivate your staff without realizing you're doing it. Calvin Sun highlights a few morale-busting behaviors to watch out for. This download is also available as an entry in our 10...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 things you should know about bloggers and blogging
Nov 2009
If you're thinking about taking on a blogging gig, Rick Vanover has some pointers and a look at what you can expect.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Rick Vanover
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10+ things IT pros should do when a relationship ends
Jan 2008
When a love affair ends, a few tried-and-true remedies come to mind: going out with your best buddy and drowning your sorrows (or at least replacing them with a headache), burning every stupid...
Provided by Donna C. Kline
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Stay safe when you pull an all-nighter: 10 self-defense tips for techies
Jul 2008
IT pros may be experts at protecting their systems from attack. But working late, short on sleep, preoccupied with a tricky project, they may not be ready to protect themselves. Deb Shinder calls...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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10 ways to become an IT superstar
Jan 2011
Becoming a sought-after industry expert requires dedication, planning, and hard work. Here are some things you can do to make it happen. This download is also available as an entry in our 10...
Provided by Deb Shinder
