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When a co-worker attempts a coup

June 17, 2008 6:13am PDT

What do you do when a co-worker is planning a coup over your boss? This is the situation that faces one employee.

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Getting executive support for system management processes

June 16, 2008 7:02am PDT

Trying to get executive approval for a technology initiative? Learn to speak the language of the C-suite folks and present your case the right way.

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Top fears of job seekers

June 16, 2008 4:59am PDT

Gary Grappo, author of Get the Job You Want in Thirty Days, once outlined the top 10 fears of job seekers that he culled from talking to people around the world. How do they match up to your fears?

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Get an inside look (salaries, CEOs) at companies

June 12, 2008 6:48am PDT

A new site lets you check out salaries and CEO rankings at some high-level companies. You can even get gossip about their work environments.

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Is your IT department in good shape?

June 12, 2008 5:59am PDT

This author is not a huge fan of complex frameworks, because they get misunderstood and misused, so he offers a very simple and practical way of accessing the current state and potential future of...

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Google's 20 percent time undergoes rehab

June 11, 2008 3:51am PDT

Google's 20 percent time corporate philosophy has undergone some tightening. Is Google being mean or just reacting to the fact that you can't trust everyone with a liberal company policy?

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Your IT role and title may change and here's why

June 10, 2008 8:13am PDT

Expect some overhauls in IT roles and titles to emphasize business more than technology.

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Can't read people very well? Here are some tips

June 9, 2008 6:40am PDT

The ability to read nonverbal communication is a great career tool. Unfortunately, not everyone has that ability. A new book may give you some insight into what people are saying when they're not...

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SIMposium 2008 announces keynote themes

June 6, 2008 6:31am PDT

SIMposium 08 will held November 9-12 in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Produced by SIM and the SIM Central Florida Chapter, it is designed for and by CIOs to enable peer-to-peer exchange on current...

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Poll results: Do hiring managers consider your resume's Objectives statement?

June 5, 2008 5:02am PDT

We have the results from the poll we conducted in which we asked if IT managers ever pay attention to the Objectives statement that many people put on their resumes.

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Report offers snapshot of the best and worst places for the IT service industry

June 4, 2008 4:19am PDT

OnForce, Inc., a community-based marketplace for on-site technology service has released its "State of the Industry Report," which is based on work orders completed between Jan. 1 and March 31.

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Suit filed against Department of Homeland Security over changes to H-1B visa

June 3, 2008 7:31am PDT

A group of individuals has filed suit against the Department of Homeland Security over a new rule that would increase the on-the-job training period for those in the country on H-1B visas.

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Resume tips for those just starting out

June 3, 2008 6:48am PDT

If you're just starting out in the work world, here are some tips on how to construct a resume that highlights your skills more than your work experience.

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Cut the fluff from your resume

June 2, 2008 8:06am PDT

When composing a resume, IT pros with a lot of experience seem to get carried away. Your resume should be brief and highlight experience that is directly related to the job you're applying for.

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Tips for overcoming a fear of public speaking

May 30, 2008 4:18am PDT

It always seems to make the top 10 list of fears -- the fear of public speaking. But what do you do if your career can't move forward without it? Here are some tips.

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Managers: Do you pay any attention to a resume Objective statement?

May 29, 2008 10:30am PDT

Do you, as hiring managers, give much credence to the section of a resume that is reserved for Objective? (It's the place where job candidates list things like "Good interpersonal skills" or...

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Do you use the Objectives section on your resume?

May 29, 2008 5:39am PDT

Some people place a paragraph at the top of their resume that talks about their career objectives or sums up the characteristics that would make them good employees. Do you use this feature?

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Discussion Threads

Inside TechRepublic with Toni Bowers

May 28, 2008 5:15am PDT

Inside TechRepublic with Toni Bowers article root Very cool series! It's neat to see a series that focuses on the people behind the names that we are so accustomed to at TR. I have followed...

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Will gamers embrace Wii Fit?

May 28, 2008 4:57am PDT

Nintendo introduces an exercise package to its popular Wii game console. Will your regular gamers embrace it?

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Inside TechRepublic with Toni Bowers

May 28, 2008 1:00am PDT

TechRepublic's Head Blogs Editor, Toni Bowers, takes a few minutes out of her busy schedule to participate in the Inside TechRepublic podcast series. Listen in as Toni talks about her role at...