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Resume formatting: Word or PDF?

January 31, 2012 7:24am PST

Toni Bowers outlines some issues with resumes formatted in Microsoft Word and those converted to PDFs.

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Discussion Threads

Grade your job: Network administrator

December 6, 2011 6:05am PST

Grade your job: Network administrator article root Toni Bowers - keep it coming Hi, I just have to say how much I enjoy your content Toni. I always find it relevant and well grounded with solid...

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Friday rant: Social media, leave me alone

January 27, 2012 6:15am PST

In this Friday rant, Toni Bowers talks about why she is sick and tired of social media.

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TR Community scoreboard for October 22, 2010 - Nix stupid job titles

October 22, 2010 7:07am PDT

The most active discussion thread this past week was instigated by Toni Bowers, TechRepublic's Head Blogs Editor. Toni is a firm believer that some stupid job titles have to go! Take a look at...

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There's too much talk, not too much communication

January 18, 2012 2:27pm PST

A blogger says we overcommunicate in the business world. Toni Bowers says that's wrong.

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Inside TechRepublic with Toni Bowers

May 28, 2008 1:00am PDT

TechRepublic's Head Blogs Editor, Toni Bowers, takes a few minutes out of her busy schedule to participate in the Inside TechRepublic podcast series. Listen in as Toni talks about her role at...

Discussion Threads

Inside TechRepublic with Toni Bowers

May 28, 2008 5:15am PDT

Inside TechRepublic with Toni Bowers article root Very cool series! It's neat to see a series that focuses on the people behind the names that we are so accustomed to at TR. I have followed...

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Blog Posts

How do you feel about holiday gift-giving in the office?

December 13, 2011 5:14am PST

Is Toni Bowers alone in disliking the practice of gift exchanges in the office?

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Downloads

Best of Bowers: Top 10 career management blog posts

September 3, 2008 12:00am PDT

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...

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Discussion Threads

Exemption for Computer-Related Occupations Under the FLSA

January 30, 2012 1:46pm PST

Exemption for Computer-Related Occupations Under the FLSA I just read the excellent article from Dec. 2 by Toni Bowers concerning the "Computer Professionals Update Act". I highly recommend...

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Videos

TR Out Loud - August 8, 2008

August 8, 2008 5:14am PDT

In this episode of TROLOV (TR Out Loud on Video), Head Blogs Editor Toni Bowers recaps her recent posts that the TR community is talking about, four of which made the top five discussions of the...

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The lost art of honoring commitments, or why you have to lower the boom

August 2, 2011 4:54am PDT

Toni Bowers is wondering why some people you work with treat the word "commitment" as just a suggestion.

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Blog Posts

IT is best suited for the young? I don't think so

April 20, 2011 4:31am PDT

Toni Bowers addresses a controversial blog by Jack Wallen in which he says that IT is better suited for young people.

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Do formalized company awards programs really work?

March 31, 2011 4:28am PDT

Do formalized company awards programs work for anyone outside of sales? Here are some of the issues Toni Bowers has with these types of programs.

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Smartphone apps that we'll never see (if we're lucky)

November 17, 2010 3:43pm PST

Have you come across a smartphone app that makes you ask WHY? Toni Bowers shares some crazy ideas for apps that she hopes never happen.

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TR Community scoreboard for Dec. 10, 2010 - Creative perks

December 10, 2010 5:07am PST

Toni Bowers asked the TR community what perks they'd like to see on the job. See how your IT peers responded. You'll also find out what other discussions and TechRepublic members were the most...

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TR Community scoreboard for Nov. 26, 2010 - Facebook firing gone bad?

November 26, 2010 7:22am PST

In the hottest discussion of this past week, Toni Bowers shared information about a pending lawsuit over someone being fired because of their Facebook comments. Find out what other discussions and...

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TR Community scoreboard for October 8, 2010 - Is work a buzz kill?

October 8, 2010 7:44am PDT

The most active discussion thread this past week was instigated by Toni Bowers, when she shared information about Chrysler workers who were fired for drinking and smoking marijuana during their...

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TR Community scoreboard for October 1, 2010 - Defending Steve Jobs

October 1, 2010 2:55am PDT

In the hottest post this past week, Toni Bowers shares her perspective about Mike Krumboltz blog called "The grouchy side of Steve Jobs." You'll also find out what other posts created the top...

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A technical workaround for lack of social skills?

August 3, 2010 4:36am PDT

You have spell-check to help you avoid embarrassing typos, but what if your email is still problematic? Could it be your tone? Toni Bowers discovers ToneCheck.

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