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How to build the ultimate fantasy IT team

Posted September 24, 2013 - 4:18 pm

Technology pros share their insights, strategies and top draft picks for their dream IT team.

10 tips to prepare for a video job interview

Posted September 24, 2013 - 3:26 pm

Video interviews, while not new, are becoming an increasingly mainstream option in IT as companies look for ways to shorten the hiring cycle and lower costs.

Demand for cloud skills still outpaces supply of workers

Posted September 24, 2013 - 3:11 pm

Cloud technology is a 'must-have' for organizations building out or replacing their data center architecture, but there's still a major cloud skills gap that's impeding faster adoption and growth

The most effective LinkedIn tricks for pros 50+

Posted September 24, 2013 - 12:43 pm

What to highlight – or omit – on a 50+ LinkedIn profile

Improve your LinkedIn profile by 700%

Posted September 24, 2013 - 12:15 pm

One simple addition that will skyrocket your profile views

CERN wants us to surf like it’s 1990

Posted September 24, 2013 - 6:00 am

The birthplace of the web wants to preserve the first website, and the experience of surfing it

What's next for BlackBerry?

Posted September 23, 2013 - 5:19 pm

The group trying to buy BlackBerry for $4.7 billion will likely break up the company, wiping out its smartphone division while preserving BlackBerry's secure network services used by large enterprises. But one analyst said he hopes that's not the case.

Why you must require that your employees fail

Posted September 23, 2013 - 4:13 pm

How failure pays off - and why it needs to be a daily mandate

8 hot IT skills for 2014

Posted September 23, 2013 - 3:57 pm

When it comes to overall job prospects for IT professionals, 2014 will look a lot like this year, with 32% of companies expecting to increase head count in their IT shops, compared with 33% in 2013, according to Computerworld's annual Forecast survey.

Could the Microsoft Surface Pro 2 be your only device?

Posted September 23, 2013 - 3:52 pm

Today Microsoft held an event to announce and showcase the Surface 2 tablet and accessories. While there are several flashy new items like the thinner, back lit Type Cover 2 and the dedicated DJ type cover - the real potential of the new device comes in the form of business productivity enhancements.

What Microsoft can learn from DEC's demise

Posted September 23, 2013 - 3:47 pm

With Microsoft facing an almost insurmountable challenge to remain viable, some see parallels between the software giant and DEC, the high-flying tech titan of the 1980s that had all but disappeared by 1996.

How to improve your IT job prospects by volunteering

Posted September 23, 2013 - 3:38 pm

Unemployed? Don't sit at home and wait (and hope) for an opportunity. Volunteering your IT skills is a way to keep current and show potential employers your business and technical acumen, your character and your drive.

Why networking is critical when you already have a job

Posted September 23, 2013 - 3:11 pm

Expanding your network is easier than you think, but there's one key you must keep in mind.

Canada's Fairfax offers to acquire BlackBerry in $4.7B deal

Posted September 23, 2013 - 1:52 pm

A consortium led by Canada's Fairfax Financial Holdings has offered to acquire struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry.

Building a developer ecosystem: What vendors do to attract you to their platforms

Posted September 23, 2013 - 11:00 am

Software developers have lots of choices about the platforms they target. Savvy vendors put serious thought into the ways to recruit people to write software to integrate with their stuff. Here's what they do – or they ought to.

A surprising secret shortcut to becoming a rising star at work

Posted September 20, 2013 - 1:33 pm

How your office crowd affects your chances for advancement

How to write an impossible-to-resist LinkedIn headline

Posted September 20, 2013 - 12:59 pm

The top mistake to avoid and a can’t-miss formula to make your profile stand out.

No, not THAT kind of apple picking [CARTOON]

Posted September 20, 2013 - 6:00 am

Make sure you and your spouse are on the same page when it comes to fall activities

Tim Cook, Craig Federighi, and Jony Ive discuss Apple's business strategy

Posted September 19, 2013 - 1:01 pm

Apple executives Tim Cook, Craig Federighi, and Jony Ive share thoughts about Apple's business and competitors. Plus: iOS users upgrading to iOS 7 in droves.

How to greatly increase your chances of landing a job interview

Posted September 19, 2013 - 11:33 am

One simple step that will give you an edge

Acting like a 4-year-old can land you a job interview

Posted September 19, 2013 - 10:29 am

How ignoring a preschool lesson can derail your job chances.

Layoffs coming to BlackBerry could reach 40%

Posted September 18, 2013 - 3:55 pm

BlackBerry said it will continue to take steps to optimize its business, following a report that up to 40% of its 12,700 employees will lose their jobs by year's end.

Why you should research the interviewer before your interview

Posted September 18, 2013 - 2:37 pm

Where to find information about your interviewer and how to use it

4 ways to stand out from your peers

Posted September 18, 2013 - 2:18 pm

Inside the qualities every manager wants in an employee

Computer science major ranks No. 8 for salary potential

Posted September 18, 2013 - 10:57 am

PayScale ranked 129 college majors based on earning potential. Engineering, math, science and technology fields dominated the rankings.
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