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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.

New Business Analyst considers next steps

Posted Dec 03, 2012 - 05:24 pm

Two months ago I was hired as a Business Analyst and am new to the IT industry. What should I do now to help my career?
Effect of cloud computing on future IT jobs

Posted Nov 27, 2012 - 02:54 pm

I had the good fortune this week of speaking with Rick Chapman. Our discussion centered around the use of SaaS within IT and its future effect on IT jobs. This is what he said . . .
IT management group helping next generation through volunteering

Posted Nov 19, 2012 - 04:46 pm

As IT professionals, it’s your job to provide help, support, and technical guidance to the organizations you serve. This is the nature of your chosen profession. Volunteering your time, expertise, and experience, and backing it up with financial donations to help our nation’s youth is a show of faith in our country and our children’s future.
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6 Ways to reinvent yourself technically and professionally

Posted Nov 13, 2012 - 10:02 am

I’m a business analyst and have been working on my company’s order entry systems for the last five years. I like my job, I like the people, I like the company and I even like the system, but I feel trapped and want to make a change. What should I do?
Can computer software read your resume? If not, you don't exist!

Posted Nov 05, 2012 - 12:14 pm

Over 50% of large companies and most recruiters use resume parsing software to analyze your resume. If the software parses it wrong, you may never be called for an interview. Read on and learn the critical rules you must follow.
Job search the old fashion way: It’s harder, but it works

Posted Oct 29, 2012 - 06:58 am

I came across a very interesting study related to how the different generations in the workforce look for new jobs. I found its findings fascinating, and I believe you will also.
6 Ways to gain a wider view of technology

Posted Oct 22, 2012 - 03:40 pm

In last week’s blog post I discussed the importance of being generally knowledgeable of technologies outside your specific technical expertise. As promised, this week, I’ll be expanding on this topic and providing various suggestions on how to gain this general understanding.
If you’re a Techie, know about technology

Posted Oct 16, 2012 - 12:22 pm

I was speaking with a group of younger software and hardware IT professionals. They were a great crowd, extraordinarily knowledgeable in their specific areas of expertise, and just a joy to be with, but had a lot to learn.
5 Reasons teaching technology to others is good for you

Posted Oct 09, 2012 - 09:28 am

We all know that teaching others is a time honored activity. Parents teach their children about the world. Master craftsmen teach their apprentices the tools, tricks, and techniques of the trade. Many athletes become coaches and many technologists often mentor new, less experienced, members of the profession.
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”.

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