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Inflated job titles: Employees and employers beware

April 29, 2013 6:25am PDT

Companies assign inflated job titles for a number of reasons. But there are better reasons for not following that practice.

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Is the traditional resume about to be outdated?

May 7, 2013 5:12am PDT

Since the way employers look for candidates is changing--with sites like LinkedIn and movements into Big Data, are traditional resumes a thing of the past?

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Your Twitter account: A recruiter's perspective

May 13, 2013 3:35am PDT

What do recruiters look for in your tweets? We asked an experienced recruiter, and here's what he said.

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10 resume mistakes to avoid

June 5, 2012 8:04am PDT

The goal of a resume is to let a potential employer know why you're the best person for the job. Here are 10 practices that impede that goal.

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Ways to research a company before an interview

May 15, 2013 4:17am PDT

When you're preparing for an interview, it's always a good idea (and will make you more comfortable) if you do some research on the company beforehand. Here's how to get the dirt.

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Outsourcing wobbles: Blip or something more telling?

April 26, 2013 1:55am PDT

The latest stats might suggest all is not well with outsourcing, but the expert view tells a different story.

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10 things that define a true professional

July 27, 2010 2:06pm PDT

You may be a brilliant developer, a highly skilled net admin, or a crackerjack DBA -- but if you're unprofessional, your career is likely to fall short. Alan Norton offers some attributes to...

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What do you do with a job offer while you're waiting for another offer?

July 7, 2010 4:52am PDT

What do you do when you have a job offer but you're still waiting on a job offer from another company that you prefer? Do you hold out or accept the sure thing?

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Three interview questions you need to be ready to answer

April 15, 2013 8:07am PDT

Here are the three questions that Forbes says all other interview questions boil down to.

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10 reasons for quitting IT

February 25, 2011 9:58am PST

There are a lot of upsides to working in IT -- but depending on your situation, you might find yourself considering other career options. Jack Wallen describes a few factors that could be the last...

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The future of IT will be reduced to three kinds of jobs

July 22, 2011 10:04pm PDT

The IT profession and the IT job market are in the midst of seismic changes that are going to shift the focus to three types of jobs.

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Most unusual resume mistakes

August 25, 2011 4:35am PDT

A recent CareerBuilder survey reveals some of the more outrageous statements hiring managers have seen on resumes.

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10 questions you should ask when considering retirement

July 1, 2010 12:33pm PDT

If you're one of the many IT pros who is wondering whether it's time to retire, these insights from Alan Norton will give you an idea of what to expect and what to consider as you make your decision.

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The 10 biggest LinkedIn annoyances

February 17, 2011 9:46am PST

As useful as LinkedIn can be for promoting your career or business and connecting with other professionals, users have voiced some major peeves. Tim Heard rounded up the top complaints.

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Stupid job titles have to go

October 18, 2010 7:51am PDT

These days, corporate directories are filled with job titles that are so vague and ambiguous they no longer have any meaning. Here are a few of the worst offenders.

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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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10 IT job roles that are hardest to fill

April 6, 2012 11:06am PDT

Some IT jobs seem to draw plenty of qualified candidates, but other jobs are nearly impossible to fill. Here are several positions that drive hiring managers crazy.

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