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.

5 ways to enhance your email efficiency

Posted Oct 01, 2013 - 08:08 pm

I’m a project manager and it seems that I spend more time reading and writing emails than managing my project. Any ideas? This email volume is killing me and my project.
Career, email efficiency, IT career advice
Rise of the DBA and Data Integrator

Posted Sep 24, 2013 - 08:05 pm

I’m a DBA (Data Base Administrator) and am worried about my job. My company said that they will be including cloud-based applications as part of their system strategy moving forward. Should I start looking for a new job or stick it out and see what happens?
Career, cloud computing jobs, database careers
Technologies come and go, the purpose remains

Posted Sep 16, 2013 - 04:35 pm

As a Business Analyst, should I care what technology the IT department is using?
Career, business analysis, career advice
Are you a digital hybrid?

Posted Sep 09, 2013 - 04:36 pm

A digital hybrid is a person that’s part digital native and part Digital Immigrant.
Career, Digital Hybrids, Digital Immigrants
Hey Gen Y’er, want a promotion? Communicate like an old guy

Posted Aug 31, 2013 - 03:10 pm

Before I offend anyone by the title of this column, by old guy, I mean people like me, Baby Boomers in senior management positions. Certainly, this includes people of both genders, but I’m male so thus the column is named.
Career, IT career advice, IT career growth
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?
Career, entry level IT jobs, Entry Level Jobs
Getting a Cisco Certification or a College Degree

Posted Aug 19, 2013 - 08:38 pm

Please provide advice. I want to work in the computer industry. Should I get a computer oriented college degree or my Cisco certification?
Career, Cisco certifications, IT career advice
4 Steps to Start a Career Accountability Group

Posted Aug 13, 2013 - 04:01 pm

I would really like to move ahead professionally. I know there are many things I could do that would help me, but I don’t know which one to do first. As a result, I’m not doing anything. Any suggestions?
Career, career advice, career development
IT career success and advice: Tom Catalini, CIO, Boston Museum of Fine Arts

Posted Aug 02, 2013 - 08:23 am

Who better to ask for career advice than those who have reached the top position within the IT profession? This week Tom Catalini, CIO of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts talks about building an IT career.
Career, IT career advice, IT career coaching
5 ways to encourage others to join the IT profession

Posted Jul 29, 2013 - 10:38 am

IT professionals are the best ambassadors for the IT profession ...
Career, IT career advice

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