career

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Recognize a career opportunity when you see it

May 20, 2002 7:00am PDT

In this economy, consultants may have to vary their approach to potential clients to land the job. Here's a look at how one consultant may have missed an opportunity.

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Discussion Threads

Weigh the value of achieving PMP certification

May 5, 2002 10:43pm PDT

PMP has value I earned certification to make myself a more valuable consultant to clients for software project management. There was knowledge gained in the process, especially a much better...

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Burned out (or laid off)? Consider a career coach

May 3, 2002 7:00am PDT

Do you ever feel as though things are not right? Is something missing from your job? You may be burned out, or the trouble may run deeper. A career coach can help discover the root of the problems...

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Tools & Templates

A CIO resume template

May 3, 2002 12:00am PDT

If you're dusting off that resume to revamp for a new career goal or just to get it up to date, this new CIO resume template will help guide you on what should be included and how best to present...

Provided by: TechRepublic

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Is contract work a good career move?

May 2, 2002 7:00am PDT

Like a lot of developers, you may be tired of the same old headaches at work. Or maybe you just crave new challenges or more freedom. If you're in a rut, you may want to explore the world of IT...

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Take these three steps toward a career plan

April 24, 2002 7:00am PDT

Creating a career plan isn't easy, but it beats wandering aimlessly from one job to the next. Follow this advice for developing a career path that leads you to the top and the job you want.

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Take these three steps toward a career plan

April 23, 2002 9:34pm PDT

Then Quit and find a new job I have found that once the company you are working for thinks they know what your performance is like. No matter how you change or get your degree or whatever you do...

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The root of all career-coaching evil

March 21, 2002 8:00am PST

Everybody wants to get ahead, and sometimes it's up to you to say "no" when your team member asks for a promotion. But remember, they're not always asking for more money, whether they know it or not.

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Job-hopping may be detrimental to your career

March 20, 2002 8:00am PST

Many tech leaders job-hopped during the dot-com fervor, but this strategy has now fallen into disfavor. Find out why you should think twice before making a job move.

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Downloads

RSC Resume Template 1.0 (Windows)

February 22, 2002 12:00am PST

The RSC General Resume Template acts as a guideline containing the structure for working through the components of a professional looking resume. The RSC General Resume Template is intended for...

Provided by: Resume Scorecard

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Prepare for a management career through project management

February 8, 2002 8:00am PST

To move your IT career toward management, you may want to first consider project management. Here are a few steps to get you started.

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Career goals topic of choice with aspiring staff

January 18, 2002 8:00am PST

A member of your team who says she wants to move up in the company could mean any number of things. Most respondents to this Polling Place Quick Poll seem to realize that long-term goals should...

Downloads

eSybill 1.0 (Windows)

January 14, 2002 12:00am PST

ESybill is a unique mini-astrology program with giant capabilities, for a friend or relative or even yourself! Now the download is the full working version, not a demo! It's an ideal gift! Instant...

Provided by: The Fund of Temporal Research

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Career issues hit home with members

January 9, 2002 8:00am PST

From looking at TechRepublic columnist Bob Weinstein's most popular 2001 columns, it's obvious that CIOs and IT leaders are interested in career and job advancement issues--from coping with a...

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'Profit-and-loss' strategy can help you manage your career

January 9, 2002 8:00am PST

According to columnist Bob Weinstein, today's IT pros should be using a profit-and-loss strategy to move up the ladder. See why he says career development should involve sharpening trendspotting...

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Best of 2001: Your career questions answered

January 4, 2002 8:00am PST

Over the past year, IT pros have had to reevaluate what it takes to be viable in the market, and many have had to seek new jobs. So it's little wonder that the top article in IT Manager during...

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How have consultants' careers changed in the past year?

January 3, 2002 8:00am PST

How have TechRepublic members' consulting careers changed in the past year? Find out in the results of our second annual IT Consulting career survey.

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Career outlook rosier, but obstacles persist for women in IT

December 26, 2001 8:00am PST

Although career advancement in the technology industry is easier for women now than in years past, there are still few women in IT. Find out why colleges may need to rethink curriculum approaches...

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Guide your career with a little help from Brainbench

December 7, 2001 8:00am PST

IT professionals readying themselves for certification usually worry whether they've studied sufficiently. There's more to be worried about, but Brainbench can help. Erik Eckel explains in this...

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Discussion Threads

Guide your career with a little help from Brainbench

December 7, 2001 1:48am PST

Still waiting for a professional cert Let's end cert inflation and confusion once and for all. I have gathered a few vendor certs as I've gone along, but I'm still waiting for a real professional...

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