Your IT Career

by Eric Bloom

Eric P. Bloom, a former CIO, is president of Manager Mechanics LLC, a company specializing in information technology (IT) leadership development and the governing organization for the Information Technology Management and Leadership Professional (ITMLP©) and Information Technology Management and Leadership Executive (ITMLE©) certifications.

He is also a keynote speaker, nationally syndicated columnist, National Speakers Association member, and author of various books including the following:

- The CIO’s Guide to Staff Needs, Growth, and Productivity
- Your IT Career: Get Noticed, Get Promoted, and Build Your Professional Brand
- Manager Mechanics: Tips and Advice for First-Time Managers.

Prior to founding Manager Mechanics, Eric led technology at Independence Investments and The Boston Company Asset Management. Eric was also a SVP of Business Systems at Monster Worldwide and a VP of Software Development at Fidelity Investments.

Eric began his career as a software developer (programmer) and moved through the ranks to CIO. He understands IT management from the bottom up. As they say, "He walks the walk."

Additional information on Eric can be found at www.ericpbloom.com and www.ManagerMechanics.com. He can be contacted at eric@ManagerMechanics.com.

What’s on your laptop can be career limiting

Posted Jan 17, 2012 - 01:55 pm
data security, IT career
When to take old information off your resume

Posted Jul 06, 2011 - 06:45 am

I've been in IT for a long time and am currently updating my resume. I'm not sure what things I should/should not include from the early part of my career. Any advice?
career advice, job hunting tips
Your hobbies can help your career

Posted Oct 03, 2011 - 08:28 pm
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Your next step professionally

Posted Jun 18, 2013 - 09:02 am

I’m often asked the question in emails from readers “What should I do next?” For those who have emailed a question with this theme that I have not yet answered, please consider this a general answer to your question.
IT career advice, IT careers
Your technology skills have a two year half-life - Part 2

Posted Oct 31, 2011 - 12:15 pm

Last week’s blog “Your technology skills have a two year half-life and 6 ways to stay current” was heavily read and hotly debated. Thank you to all and here is my reply.
career development, IT career advice

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