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10 traits to look for when hiring a field engineer
Field techs encounter a wide array of challenges, making it tricky to determine who will be a good fit for the job. But if you can find candidates who exhibit the qualities listed ...
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10 reasons for quitting IT
There are a lot of upsides to working in IT -- but depending on your situation, you might find yourself considering other career options. Jack Wallen describes a few factors that c...
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Make sure you and your clients see eye to eye
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 ...
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Review: Track your bugs online with Bontq
Bontq is for any business that needs a bug tracking and project management application but does not have the internal resources, or budget, for a full-blown application suite.
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Five tips for building job security
A few basic strategies can mean the difference between keeping your job and joining the ranks of the unemployed. Here are some job-retention pointers for IT pros.
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10 things that make software user-friendly
A product that's difficult to figure out, inefficient to use, or poorly supported is not going to win much of a user base. See whether you agree with these criteria for user-friend...
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Five tips for acing a job interview
When the time comes to hit the interview trail, your preparation, attitude, and presence all count. Jack Wallen offers some proven tips for making your interviews a success.
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Common sense tips for overwhelmed IT consultants
Feeling bogged down with your IT consulting work? Before you switch to another career or go into early retirement, try these simple tips for staying afloat.
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10 ways to make sure you and your clients see eye to eye
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 ...
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What not to do on a consulting job
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.