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IT career change: From government to the business sector

March 28, 2003 8:00am PST

The lure of the private sector is strong thanks to higher salaries and newer technologies. Here are some insights into the planning it takes to revamp the resume and job-hunt approach to make the...

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How to get on the CIO career track

March 26, 2003 8:00am PST

Making the move into executive IT management first requires some serious evaluation of the pros and cons of such a move. As career expert Molly Joss explains, the second step to move up to the CIO...

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Microsoft opens new PM career path

March 26, 2003 8:00am PST

A new PM career track with Microsoft could lead consultants into new opportunities. But be advised that a prerequisite is the challenging PMP certification from PMI.

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How a career coach can help you land your next job

March 25, 2003 8:00am PST

CIOs looking for a new job are finding that traditional approaches no longer work and are turning to career coaches. Learn what coaching can offer, what it will cost, and how to build a successful...

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Career roadblocks: Barriers to success for net admins

March 24, 2003 8:00am PST

There are a lot of rungs on the net admin career ladder, and a number of factors can keep you from climbing it. Weigh in on what you think could be blocking your progress.

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Eleven traits that distinguish successful IT managers

March 24, 2003 8:00am PST

To succeed as an IT manager, and to advance your career into the executive sphere, you need some very specific traits--11 to be exact. From needs assessment to team building, these are the skills...

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Career coaches can help you map out a career plan

March 21, 2003 8:00am PST

Career coaches can help IT managers get careers back on track, move into new opportunities, and map out long-term plans. Before you sign up, you should know everything a coach can do for you, the...

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Members offer career tips to outsourced manager

March 20, 2003 8:00am PST

TechRepublic members eagerly shared tips, insight, and real-life experiences when they read about one IT manager's job-role change from full-time to consulting. Here's some of what they had to say.

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First Steps to Immediate Cash - Free eBook 1.0 (Mobile)

March 20, 2003 12:00am PST

First Steps to Immediate Cash is a free eBook, packed with ideas on how to make some emergency pocket cash. This book will teach you, step by step, how to immediately generate emergency cash and...

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Career regrets? IT pros have more than a few

March 19, 2003 8:00am PST

As these IT managers' stories illustrate, career regrets span an array of missed opportunities, bad decisions, and sticky situations. Each regret offers a unique lesson--allowing you to learn from...

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Downsizing and a platform change create a career dilemma

March 17, 2003 8:00am PST

Not only did one IT manager have to survive a recent downsizing, but this Java specialist has now been told her company is changing platforms to .NET. Molly Joss suggests how this TechRepublic...

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How to survive IT reorgs and keep your career on track

March 17, 2003 8:00am PST

IT departments cycle back and forth between centralized and decentralized models. To keep your job, and your career, in order, take charge and make sure you're a part of the decision-making process.

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Use an Access database to boost career networking

March 17, 2003 8:00am PST

Networking is crucial to finding assignments, advancing your career, and staying on top of trends in the consulting industry. Access can help you build a database that will organize networking...

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2003 World Almanac - College Sports 1.0 (Mobile)

March 15, 2003 12:00am PST

Become an "Instant Reference Expert" on College Sports!Town Compass® presents The 2003 World Almanac - College Sports.Whether you are a sports fan, writer, historian, or just need immediate...

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2003 World Almanac - College Sports 1.0 (Mobile)

March 15, 2003 12:00am PST

Get the College Sports Database plus TWO more World Almanac products for only $19.95 in the 2003 World Almanac - Sports Bundle!Become an "Instant Reference Expert" on College Sports!Town...

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Two approaches for making the jump to CIO

March 14, 2003 8:00am PST

One IT manager has gone as far as he can at a small organization and yearns to hit the CIO level. Career expert Peter Woolford provides some specific steps he can take, issues he needs to consider...

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Certifications aren't crucial to moving ahead

March 13, 2003 8:00am PST

When it comes to career advancement, an IT manager's focus should be on boosting financial and project skill sets, not on tech certifications. Certs simply don't hold the same value for managers...

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Microsoft opens new PM career path

March 13, 2003 8:00am PST

A new PM career track with Microsoft could lead consultants into new opportunities. But be advised that it requires PMI's PMP certification--no small chore.

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Exploring the career path of a career coach

March 12, 2003 8:00am PST

If you're looking for a career change and more independence, you might consider becoming an IT career coach. Here's what the job requirements are, along with the employment outlook and insight...

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Rent-a-CIO role offers unique career path

March 10, 2003 8:00am PST

Taking the job of a so-called rented or consulting CIO offers constant project challenges. It's not for the newbie or someone who doesn't like change, but it can be rewarding for experienced CIOs...