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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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EEOC releases regulations on what qualifies as a disability
On March 24, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released regulations on what qualifies as a "disability" and what constitutes adequate protection of individuals under the Americans wit...
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Job search expenses that are tax deductible
There may be a ray of sunshine in job search drudgery: tax deductible expenses.
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What are your strengths? Ask a colleague
We all hate the canned interview question, "What are your strengths." One way to get around the awkwardness is to ask your colleagues to answer it for you.
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Hot U.S. programming jobs: Week of April 4, 2011
A list of some new programming jobs open in the U.S.
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How to sell your manager on a raise
Before you approach your boss with a raise request, have your case built around more than how long you've been there.
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Some tech pros would sacrifice pay to telecommute
A new Dice poll shows that some IT pros value their work surroundings more than the amount of money they make.
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Preparing for programming interviews at the top tech companies
Here are some interview tips for programmers who are trying to get a foot in the door at top tech companies from a former Google employee.
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Your boss could be a sociopath. No, really.
An author says that as many as 4% of the population are conscienceless sociopaths and many of them are managers.
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Are managers who know how to do the work their team is doing better managers?
Good managers know how to lead their staffs even if they can't do the grunt work.
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Hey Google, was it something I said?
When Google tweaks its algorithm to deal with those gaming the system, it can indirectly affect those sites who are doing things right.
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Introverted employees make the best leaders
It is a misconception that all introverts are shy. The two are different -- an important distinction to understand when you're considering a leadership position.
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Charlie Sheen and other co-workers from Mars
Can non-violent quirks ever be a reason to fire an employee? And, if so, when?
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