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  • Lessons for IT managers: Employees will leave if they don’t get recognition
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    Lessons for IT managers: Employees will leave if they don’t get recognition

    An IT pro complains that her coworker is watching videos while she does all the work. Another reader says he's in a management position without the title or benefits. Our career guru offers advice and a warning for IT managers.

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    Published:  March 29, 2002, 12:00 AM PST Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:13 AM PDT Read More See more Tech & Work
  • Will an acquisition kill my chance to become CIO?
    CXO

    Will an acquisition kill my chance to become CIO?

    A 28-year-old IT pro wants to become a CIO but is worried that a recent acquisition may scuttle the plan. Another IT pro complains that she's overworked in a disorganized public sector job. Our career columnist provides tips for both.

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    Published:  November 30, 2001, 12:00 AM PST Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:10 AM PDT Read More See more CXO
  • Lessons for IT managers: Employees will leave if they don?t get recognition
    Tech & Work

    Lessons for IT managers: Employees will leave if they don?t get recognition

    An IT pro complains that her coworker is watching videos while she does all the work. Another reader says he's in a management position without the title or benefits. Our career guru offers advice and a warning for IT managers.

    karenchildress
    Published:  November 22, 2001, 12:00 AM PST Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:09 AM PDT Read More See more Tech & Work
  • Career Q&A: Am I being exploited?
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    Career Q&A: Am I being exploited?

    In this installment of our career Q&A, business coach Karen Childress offers advice on being recognized for your work, even if you aren't certified, and how to address a conviction during the interview process.

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    Published:  August 24, 2001, 12:00 AM PDT Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:38 AM PDT Read More See more CXO
  • How do I handle an exit interview?
    Tech & Work

    How do I handle an exit interview?

    This week, career coach Karen Childress answers readers' questions about exit interviews and returning to traditional employment after working as a consultant.

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    Published:  August 8, 2001, 12:00 AM PDT Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:09 AM PDT Read More See more Tech & Work
  • Try consulting on the side before diving in
    CXO

    Try consulting on the side before diving in

    Have you pondered becoming a consultant but feared striking out on your own? Here's an option that will help you ease out of your old job and into your new one.

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    Published:  July 25, 2001, 12:00 AM PDT Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:06 AM PDT Read More See more CXO
  • Help! I’m unhappy with my work situation
    CXO

    Help! I’m unhappy with my work situation

    One IT worker is leaving bacause of a bad boss. Should he admit that's why? Another is unhappy with his current work and financial situation. What should he do? Business coach Karen Childress offers advice and encouragement.

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    Published:  July 11, 2001, 12:00 AM PDT Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:06 AM PDT Read More See more CXO
  • Columnist answers questions about what?s due to two troubled IT pros
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    Columnist answers questions about what?s due to two troubled IT pros

    One IT pro handles all technology jobs at his company but feels underpaid. Another wonders about asking for a severance package after only 10 months on the job. See what advice our professional business coach offers in this Q&A.

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    Published:  June 27, 2001, 12:00 AM PDT Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:06 AM PDT Read More See more Tech & Work
  • IT pros seek advice on how to dump a dead-end job
    CXO

    IT pros seek advice on how to dump a dead-end job

    One IT professional wonders if he should leave an IT post that offers no mobility to become a consultant; another wants to know how she can balance family obligations and job hunting. Here are the answers from a professional business coach.

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    Published:  May 30, 2001, 12:00 AM PDT Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:06 AM PDT Read More See more CXO
  • Two experienced IT pros consider returning to campus
    CXO

    Two experienced IT pros consider returning to campus

    IT stresses performance above academic credentials. But a CIO without an undergraduate degree and a systems administrator both want to know if returning to campus will inject energy into their job searches. Our career guru Karen Childress has the answer.

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    Published:  April 25, 2001, 12:00 AM PDT Modified:  June 8, 2007, 9:07 AM PDT Read More See more CXO

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