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10 things I wish I'd known before becoming an IT consultant
Careful research, thoughtful planning, and honest self-assessment can help you make a successful leap into the IT consultant role. But the realities of the job will still surprise ...
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Five tips for recruiting first-rate engineers for your IT consultancy
Staffing your consultancy with the sharpest engineers requires an arsenal of effective recruitment strategies. Erik Eckel shares some of his most successful methods for rounding up...
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Increase service agreement renewal rates with these tips
If a client seems unsure about whether to renew a service agreement with your IT consultancy, you should try these strategies for keeping your contract renewal rates high.
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What to do when a client won't properly license software
If a client tries to cut corners by pirating software, your IT consultancy should consider taking these recommended steps.
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How to recruit first-rate engineers for your IT consultancy
If you're not having luck recruiting tech engineers for your IT consulting firm, Erik Eckel offers six tips that might help with the process.
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Establishing effective partnerships with subcontractors
When your IT consultancy is dependent upon subcontractors to fulfill critical responsibilities, it's imperative the partnership is a success because their failures will reflect poo...
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10+ useless interview questions... and what you should ask instead
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 ...
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10 tips for creating a job-winning IT consultant resume
10 tips for creating a job-winning IT consultant resume
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How information theory could impact your job
Interested in science? The study of bits is rapidly growing in popularity with many scientists, as Tom Siegfried explains in The Bit and the Pendulum. Read Erik Eckel's review here...
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Network+ exam sims: Boson takes on Transcender
Exam simulations offer an important measuring stick for certification candidates. Erik Eckel compares Boson Software's Network+ practice test software with Transcender's. Can the u...