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Transitioning into project management without a tech background

December 19, 2012 8:55am PST

Help a TechRepublic member figure out how to transition into a technical project management job without a tech degree.

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Five questions every IT candidate needs to be prepared to answer

December 19, 2012 5:37am PST

Interviewing isn't always easy, especially when it comes to technical positions. Interviewers want to know more about you beyond your technical abilities.

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An IT consulting miracle

December 11, 2012 10:18am PST

What does the children's book The Carrot Seed have to do with IT consulting? Read this inspiring real-life story to find out.

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Why employees quit their jobs

December 10, 2012 6:06am PST

Here's why employees quit their job. Managers, what can you do to reduce turnover in your shop?

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Are you doing your whole job, really?

December 3, 2012 4:20am PST

Those in the field of science or tech are valued for their intelligence. But that is only one aspect of what you need to do a great job.

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Downloads

Outsource Provider Security Policy

November 19, 2012 12:00am PST

TechRepublic's Outsource Provider Security Policy will help you outline the requirements for safely outsourcing your organization's operations, systems, and data.

Provided by: TechRepublic Pro

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Test developer candidates with Codility

November 8, 2012 1:10pm PST

Codility does a great job at filtering out bad developer candidates, and it will give you insight into how candidates approach development.

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Coding challenge offers cash prize

November 8, 2012 2:50am PST

Quixey, the search engine for apps, is re-introducing its popular Quixey Challenge: a contest offering $100 to anyone with coding chops who can find and fix a bug in any given algorithm in 60...

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Can't find employees? Maybe it's how you use your screening software

October 24, 2012 4:20am PDT

It's easy to blame screening software for a lack of qualified job candidates, but it may be the way you use it that is really to blame.

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Dice lists IT job postings that are showing a surge

October 23, 2012 7:18am PDT

The latest report from Dice shows, among other things, that job postings for software developers and open source pros are experiencing a surge.

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Case Studies

Free Case Study: SuccessFactors Employee Central Supports Dentsply International's Growth Strategy

October 23, 2012 12:00am PDT

With a 2011 employee population growth of 20%, Dentsply needed a globally integrated, consistent and data-driven approach to managing its workforce. To meet that need they implemented...

Provided by: SuccessFactors

Case Studies

Coventry University: University Hits �1 Million Savings Goal With Virtualised Network and Management Tools

October 1, 2012 12:00am PDT

When the Coventry University IT team was asked to cut 1 million from its budget as part of a strategic initiative, it re-evaluated virtualisation technologies. A previous foray into virtualisation...

Provided by: Microsoft

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Outsourcing's five cast-iron rules: Break them at your peril

September 27, 2012 2:01am PDT

How do you get the best from outsourcing contracts without them getting the better of you? One CIO who has worked on both sides of the outsourcing divide offers his key tips.

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The growing field of computer science: Where are the jobs?

September 24, 2012 8:13am PDT

the level of employment for computer scientists is expected to grow 19 percent in the next eight years. Check out who's hiring and what the average salaries are.

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The cloud and the help desk: How is support provided?

September 14, 2012 6:00am PDT

Nick Hardiman looks at the cloud from a help desk perspective. Outsourcing support is not a new concept, but how will the advance of the cloud affect customer service issues?

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How bogus resumes raise questions about Indian outsourcing skills

September 11, 2012 3:31am PDT

Without tough measures by employers, the volume of dodgy job applications could hit confidence in India's outsourcing workforce.

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Webcasts

On-demand Webcast: The Secrets of Outsourcing

September 6, 2012 12:00am PDT

Outsourcing is a loaded term in the IT world. But the organizations that know how to handle outsourcing in smarter and more strategic ways quickly figure out that they can operate and innovate...

Provided by: TechRepublic

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IT is one of the most popular careers to switch to

September 5, 2012 7:43am PDT

Over a third of respondents to a new Randstad survey say that if they had to switch to a different career, they'd choose IT.

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EBooks

Complimentary SuccessFactors E-book: See Your People, See Real Results

September 5, 2012 12:00am PDT

As an HR leader or someone who works in a talent management, recruiting, compensation, workforce planning, learning, or technology role, the challenges you face are many. Filling positions faster...

Provided by: SuccessFactors