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10+ ways to overcome bureaucratic obstacles
Jan 2009
Being thwarted by a bureaucratic roadblock can be a huge aggravation. Your task may be simple, but some red tape, regulation, or gatekeeper stands squarely in your path. Calvin Sun offers some...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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10 ways to improve your office etiquette (and avoid being the annoying co-worker)
Nov 2008
Office environments typically require us to work in fairly close quarters, so a little consideration and cooperation can make life a lot easier. These guidelines will help you -- or maybe the...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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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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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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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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10+ ways to be productive when you're brain dead
Jul 2010
Cognition on the fritz? Here are some ways to salvage the day even if you're not hitting on all (or any) cylinders.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Steve Tobak
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10 things you should do if you make a big mistake
Nov 2007
We may mess up sometimes in our work, and the mistake we make could be a major one. But even a big blunder can be rectified, with damage brought under control and the lessons learned prompting...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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The 10 most dangerous species of IT manager
Jun 2009
Having braved the tech wilderness for many years, Jeff Dray has been able to document the 10 most insidious types of IT managers. Find out if you or your manager fits into one of the species he...
Provided by Jeff Dray
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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 telephone blunders that could hurt your image
Jul 2007
The way you handle your phone communications can greatly affect the impression you give professional associates. As Calvin Sun explains, mistakes such as taking cell phone calls during meetings...
Provided by Calvin Sun
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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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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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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...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Consulting resume example
Aug 2003
IT managers who want to find consulting work first need to create a specific consulting resume. Download this revamped IT manager resume to use as a guide in making your current resume more...
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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Tools & Templates
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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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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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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13 interview questions that will help reveal a candidate's true qualities
Oct 2005
Today's IT job hunters are often so adept at fielding interview questions, it can be difficult to get a read on whether they'd be a good fit for your organization. Asking some of these questions...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Nineteen words that don't belong in your resume
Feb 2005
Career coaches or head hunters may have told you that creating an effective resume means punching it up with jazzy verbs and adjectives. Not so, say IT hiring managers. In fact, if you're using...
Provided by TechRepublic
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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 things you should know about creating a resume for a high-level IT position
Sep 2005
The resume of the experienced IT professional needs to emphasize technical accomplishments and successful projects. These tips will help you build a targeted resume that attracts the type of...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
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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High impact resume for the experienced IT pro
May 2002
The resume of the experienced IT professional needs to emphasize technical accomplishments and successful projects. Here is an example you can download and use as a template for creating your own...
Provided by TechRepublic
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IT Professional's Resume Makeover Guide, Volume 2
Jun 2012
TechRepublic's second volume of the popular IT Professional's Resume Makeover Guide offers additional tips for building a resume that shows hiring managers why you're the best person for the job....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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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 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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IT Manager resume makeover
Dec 2002
You may have fantastic credentials, but if they're not presented in the best light, they won't get you past the application process. Take a look at this resume makeover for some tips on how to...
Provided by TechRepublic
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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+ 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 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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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...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Consulting resume example
Aug 2003
IT managers who want to find consulting work first need to create a specific consulting resume. Download this revamped IT manager resume to use as a guide in making your current resume more...
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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Quick resume tip: Use punctuation to your advantage
Feb 2010
Punctuation can trip you up in a resume by causing unnecessary confusion on the reader's part. Remember that clarity is key. Here's a quick tip on semi-colons vs. bullet points.
Provided by Toni Bowers
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Is ITIL certification worth the time and cost?
Feb 2010
The ITIL certification asks a fairly hefty price in terms of time and money (thousands of dollars). Is it worth it?
Provided by Toni Bowers
