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.

Can techies boost their salaries without becoming managers?

Posted Mar 13, 2012 - 07:18 am
career advice, IT career
How to add soft skills to your resume

Posted Oct 02, 2012 - 10:39 am

In last week’s blog I began answering a reader’s question related to why and how soft skills related information should be added to your resume. My last blog described the “why”, in this blog I’ll describe the “how”.
IT career advice, IT job advice
Motivation: 14 Simple ways to motivate development teams

Posted Oct 17, 2011 - 02:06 pm

Question: I was just promoted from Senior Software Developer to Software Development Manager. What things can I do to motivate my team?
IT career advice, it career tips
Contract programmer considers permanent employment

Posted Jun 06, 2011 - 02:10 pm

For the past ten years I have successfully worked as a contract programmer. The company I’m currently working with has asked me to come on board as a permanent employee. If I take the job, what differences can I expect as an employee?
contract programer, contracting
IT career success and advice: An interview with Marilyn Smith

Posted Apr 22, 2013 - 04:23 pm

Former MIT CIO Marilyn Smith recently said in an interview that to enhance your IT career, you should 'exit and then return to IT.' Her reasoning: 'Your time working outside of IT will enhance your perspective on how to best serve your internal clients and also position you to be a business partner, rather than a service provider to other business areas.
career advice, IT career advice
23 Resume Writing Tips for Techies

Posted Feb 28, 2012 - 12:07 pm
IT career advice, IT job search
Helpdesk support technician wants more

Posted May 23, 2011 - 08:41 pm

I have worked for the last two years as a help desk support technician. I have a good reputation with the people I help and like the work. The thing is, I’m getting really bored. A job at the company opened for a second shift operator in the data center. Do you think I should take it?
career advice, career coach
Saying “It’s not what I do” can get you unemployed

Posted Mar 04, 2013 - 05:52 pm

In today’s technical and business environment, there is a huge advantage of being an out-of-the-box thinker and look at your IT organization holistically, rather than through the lens of your specific technical specialty or current job.
career advice, IT career advice
6 ways to get experience required by that entry level job

Posted Aug 26, 2013 - 12:13 pm

I don’t get it! I’ve been trying to get an entry level job in IT and am being told they require experience? What do I do?
entry level IT jobs, Entry Level Jobs
Having a prestigious company on your resume has value

Posted Jun 19, 2012 - 01:21 pm

Working for a prestigious, respected, and well known company can help you professionally. This is how and why.
IT career, IT career advice

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