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Answers to the top 20 career questions

IT professionals are faced with a number of career questions: Which certification should I pursue? How about an MBA? And what about renegotiating my salary? Career guru Kevin Rosenberg has the answers to 20 common career questions.

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Am I too old for an entry-level job in IT?

An experienced IT professional wants an entry-level job because he's looking for a meaningful activity during his retirement. TechRepublic career coach Kevin Rosenberg has the answers to this and other career questions.

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Job-hopping: Is it okay to leave a new job if you regret your choice?

TechRepublic career expert Kevin Rosenberg advises an IT pro on whether to leave a job after less than two months. He also offers tips in this Career Compass column on how to decide between two equally attractive job offers.

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Playing the counter-offer money game: Is it blackmail?

If a high-paying job offer lands at your feet unexpectedly, is it blackmail to use this in an effort to increase your salary with your current employer? Find out what career guru Kevin Rosenberg advises.

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Do I need programming experience to succeed in Web development?

TechRepublic's career guru, Kevin Rosenberg, provides job advice to a Web development project manager. He also discusses the value of certifications in this edition of Career Compass.

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Troubleshooting your IT career

Has your career locked up? Are you having trouble deciding what your next career step should be? In this Guild Meeting, career counselor Kevin Rosenberg answered questions on how to troubleshoot your IT career.

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Professional crossroads: Should I pursue Linux or Microsoft training?

Career coach Kevin Rosenberg has advice for an IT pro who wants to know if he should diversify his expertise and get Linux/UNIX training. Plus, Kevin warns a manager that a change in direction—while commendable—may entail a drop in salary.

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Career dilemmas: He dislikes management; she worries about discrimination

Career coach Kevin Rosenberg doesn't always tell you what you want to hear. Sometimes he gives tough advice. Find out how he tackles two questions from readers concerned about their futures.

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Job hunting is tough, whether you’re a new MCSE or an established pro

Just when you're convinced that the IT worker shortage will make job hunting a breeze, you hear stories that offer this reminder: It's still tough out there in the job market! Kevin Rosenberg offers some suggestions for meeting the challenge.

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Being new to the dot-com game can bring insecurities and questions

The questions can be different when you consider taking a job at a dot com. How should you structure that salary package? How can you maximize your equity compensation? See what advice Kevin has for those who are thinking about taking the dot-com plunge.

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