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Five ways for IT pros to shine in 2014
When you take stock of your career achievements and failures, be sure to also look ahead and consider forming these good habits.
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Is IT a sexist industry, and is it growing worse?
Statistics indicate that fewer women are choosing IT as a career; is it a result of sexism in the industry?
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Five things managers do that job candidates hate
For managers, the hiring process is, admittedly, a bear. But it's also time-consuming and arduous for job candidates. Here are five things you can do to make the experience more pleasant for those who...
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Geek mystique isn't what it used to be
IT pros used to become gods in a crunch, when big machines came crashing down and ominous threats endangered helpless data. But now collaborative platforms, do-it-yourself website creation and adminis...
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Nine traits IT managers must have to succeed today
While most experts agree that most of what leaders do is part of people management 101, there are distinct differences when it comes to IT. Here are nine traits successful IT managers should have.
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How to craft your resume if you were part of the healthcare.gov rollout
If you think your resume has a questionable spot or two, think how the IT pros on the healthcare.gov rollout feel.
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Why ignoring the end-user makes you seem incompetent
IT product developers who don't try to understand the needs of end-users are doomed to fail.
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Future network landscape means a career jitter ahead for IT pros
New technologies, especially virtualization, will dramatically affect the roles and livelihoods of network engineers. How then, should netadmins prepare for the big changes ahead?
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Finding the hidden value in the ADHD developer
has become a cultural punchline, not well-understood or considered; but those adults who carry it have traits that can work to IT's advantage.
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Beat the technical interview!
Here's an article that makes the process of securing a software development job (which for us usually lands on the .NET/C# side of things) more fun by treating it like the "cheat codes" to a game in w...
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Making a mistake does not make you an idiot
Everyone makes mistakes. But it seems that everyone is also obsessed with making sure no one knows about them. Maybe it's time to take responsibility and earn respect.
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Colleges ramping up data analytics degrees to meet big data challenge
The talent gap for big data is becoming so marked that colleges worldwide are ramping up their graduate programs to incorporate the field of data analytics. Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentuc...
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A decidedly creepy story of how social media can impact your life
Contributing writer Donovan Colbert knows first-hand how ones social media presence can come back to bite you.
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A guide to defining the IT influencer
Looking for those people who define IT trends and evaluate products? In the mire of the online "swamp," it's difficult to define who matters within IT. Here are some tips on how to do it.
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Data analytics: Tips for entering the field
Data analytics is a hot and happening field. Here are some tips from a data analyst for how to get started in the field.
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LinkedIn's summary feature allows you to shine
LinkedIn's summary feature serves as your elevator speech. Here are some ways to make the best of it.
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Number of college grads with IT degrees down
A CareerBuilder study shows that colleges are issuing fewer IT degrees than ten years ago. Here are the stats and a possible reason why.
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Best programming languages to learn on your own time
With thousands of programming languages out there, it can be daunting to find a language to start with and a good course that assumes no prior knowledge. This post highlights programming languages tha...
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Why ignoring the end-user makes you seem incompetent
IT product developers who don't try to understand the needs of end-users are doomed to fail.
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Five ways for IT pros to shine in 2014
When you take stock of your career achievements and failures, be sure to also look ahead and consider forming these good habits.
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Advice for military vets seeking civilian jobs
U.S. military vets often face more employment obstacles than their civilian counterparts. Here are some things vets can do to overcome these issues.
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Two ways people cause problems in their organizations
Two ways people cause problems in their organizations
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Virus writers set their sites on monster.com
Virus writers set their sites on monster.com
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Know the facts about unemployment benefits
Know the facts about unemployment benefits
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Are cell phone companies evil or just lucky?
Are cell phone companies evil or just lucky?
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IT auditor one of the fastest growing careers
IT auditor one of the fastest growing careers
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How your tech resume should differ from a general resume
How your tech resume should differ from a general resume
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Seven ways to research a prospective employer
Seven ways to research a prospective employer
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More interviews include 'logic questions'
More interviews include 'logic questions'