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Six lines your boss should never cross
A list of six ways you can tell if your boss has crossed the line of professional behavior.
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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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Career advice for Millennials: 10 ways to hack into the workplace
Millennials are facing an astonishing level of competition for every job. There are hundreds of you applying to every job. So, how to defy Oldster expectations and set yourself up with a career you ca...
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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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Are you embellishing your resume or just plain lying?
Are you embellishing your resume or just plain lying?
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New career sites might let you experience other careers virtually
New career sites might let you experience other careers virtually
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Checklist: Is your resume ready for prime time?
Here's a checklist to use on your resume to make sure it's the best it can be before you send it out.
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Poll: Is it OK for people to expect free IT advice from you?
Every IT pro has been asked for some kind of technical advice from friends and family members. But when near strangers in a social environment ask, is it out of line?
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Infographic: Try these 11 U.S. cities (and one Canadian) to find an IT job
According to research done by Modis, IT jobs are growing and not just in Silicon Valley.
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Can an employer ask for your Facebook login and password?
Another case that is attempting to define privacy in a world that is enamored of social media.
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Ten tips for using your LinkedIn profile to the best advantage
Your LinkedIn profile is basically an online resume. Here are the Profile elements you should be paying attention to.
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How to know when you're done
To most of us, there simply are not enough hours in the day to accomplish everything we need to. Jason Womack offers some tips for knowing when you're done.
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Remember the importance of informal learning
Informal learning is just as important as formal learning in the world of IT.
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Does Windows 8 make you furious?
It appears that any article about Windows 8 invites a lot of commentary from TechRepublic members, much of it negative. What's your gut reaction to the OS?
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Are you a stick-in-the-mud boss?
A recent survey says that bosses think they provide more of an innovative culture than they really do.
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Infographic: Are you job-monogamous?
A surprising 61 percent of employed workers are open to or are looking for a new job. Here's what it takes to make monogamy between workers and employer last.
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Underhanded tactics guaranteed to land a bigger bonus
Greg Miliates offers some tips -- some underhanded -- for getting a bigger bonus.