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How to prepare for the demand for tech pros

May 20, 2013 7:20am PDT

The demand for IT pros is on the rise. To be successful, candidates cannot excel in IT skills alone. They need to demonstrate business acumen and a robust skill set that equips them to meet the...

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The CIO resume vs. The CTO resume

February 13, 2013 6:35am PST

Don't confuse the position of CIO with CTO when you're applying for one of those jobs. Resume expert Jennifer Hay talks about the difference.

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How to determine your consulting fees

January 4, 2008 1:55pm PST

In my previous post I mentioned that I'm raising rates for most of my clients this year -- which brings up the question of how we consultants should determine our rates to begin with. Most...

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10 mispronunciations that make you sound stupid

July 31, 2008 12:07pm PDT

Right or wrong, people often judge you by the way you pronounce things. Say a word incorrectly and POW -- they've pegged you as a provincial, poorly educated moron. Toni Bowers offers a list of...

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10 things you might be doing that could hurt your career

November 10, 2010 12:07pm PST

If your job isn't going as well as you'd hoped, you may unwittingly be doing something that's holding you back. Alan Norton looks at some of the less obvious ways people sabotage their careers.

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Resume makeover: Project Manager

May 14, 2012 7:35am PDT

This month we tackle a resume makeover for an experienced project manager.

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Five reasons to consider a career in Network Administration

January 7, 2013 5:18am PST

Though network administration isn't for everyone, it offers plenty of rewarding - and profitable - challenges for those who can soak up technical knowledge and put it to practical use.

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10 alternative careers for burned-out IT workers

March 10, 2011 8:09am PST

So you're thinking about leaving IT -- but you're not sure what to do instead. Here are a few alternative fields where you might be able to use your talents in more satisfying ways.

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Applying for an internal position can be tricky

January 26, 2009 9:08am PST

Applying for another position in a company you already work for can be complicated. For one, do you tell your plans to your current manager? What about your peers? Here are a couple of ways of...

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Q&A: Windows Server 2012 career opportunities

May 22, 2013 6:50am PDT

TechRepublic talks to two Windows Server 2012 experts about the career opportunities it creates for IT professionals.

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10 things you gotta have to succeed in IT

April 13, 2011 8:44am PDT

Everyone seems to agree that IT is a tough field. But what does it take to overcome the adversities and become a successful IT pro? These qualities may be the key.

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Sanity check: What's the difference between CIO and CTO?

June 22, 2008 10:46pm PDT

The CIO and CTO job roles are frequently confused, but there are clear distinctions between the two positions in most large enterprises. The two require different skill sets and are focused on...

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10 tips for delivering bad news

April 6, 2011 7:10am PDT

Giving someone bad news is never easy, but there are right ways and wrong ways of going about it. Calvin Sun has some advice on the best methods for sharing unpleasant information.

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Five tips for starting a programming career

February 8, 2010 10:59am PST

Justin James offers a TechRepublic member (who is a network admin and a self-taught programmer) advice about how to launch his programming career.

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Six grammar and punctuation mistakes you might not know you're making

September 8, 2008 5:56am PDT

How you speak and write matters a lot, especially in your career. Here are some grammatical and punctuation mistakes that you might not even know you're committing.

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Seeking a career in business intelligence? Here are five areas to be proficient in

July 12, 2010 4:48am PDT

If ever there was a career that fits into the need to mesh technology and business success, it is BI. Here are some skills you should learn if you choose to consider a career in BI.

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10 signs that you aren't cut out for IT

December 21, 2012 12:00am PST

IT pros often complain about the downsides of their jobs. But what if you really AREN'T meant for an IT career?

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10 ways to work better with your boss

December 18, 2007 11:00am PST

I'm gettin' paid by the hour, and older by the minute My boss just pushed me over the limit I'd like to call him somethin' I think I'll just call it a day... -- Alan Jackson, Jimmy Buffett,...

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10 signs that you aren't cut out to be a developer

October 19, 2007 8:52am PDT

Programmers make big bucks. Software developers dress casual every day of the week. Anyone can teach themselves to be a programmer. These are just a few of the reasons why people say they want to...

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Five ways to take control of your career in 2013

December 11, 2012 6:42am PST

Your career development and progression are ultimately your responsibility. Here are five things you can do to make sure you're optimizing your performance and development, and preparing for...

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