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How to get the inside track with a hiring manager

Posted September 26, 2013 - 11:10 am

Tricks to finding a hiring manager's e-mail address.
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One super simple way to make happy employees

Posted September 26, 2013 - 10:39 am

Grab 2 minutes and 10 numbers to keep your employees content
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The No. 1 foolproof resume format and why you should use it

Posted September 25, 2013 - 2:15 pm

Inside the file type you should use for your resume
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Wharton offers free MBA classes online this fall

Posted September 25, 2013 - 1:09 pm

Free Wharton MBA Foundation classes on marketing, finance and more on tap.
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Phishing Attacks: Are Your Organization's Email Addresses a Target?

Posted September 24, 2013 - 10:30 pm

Your end-users are the weak link in your network security. Today, your employees are frequently exposed to advanced phishing attacks. Find out now which of your email addresses are exposed.
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Oracle OpenWorld attendees fume over Ellison keynote

Posted September 24, 2013 - 8:30 pm

Oracle customers pay handsome fees to attend its OpenWorld conference each year, and many of them felt short-changed Tuesday when Larry Ellison skipped his final keynote to watch an America's Cup sailing race.
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Rise of the DBA and Data Integrator

Posted September 24, 2013 - 8:05 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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Improve your LinkedIn profile by 700%

Posted September 24, 2013 - 12:15 pm

One simple addition that will skyrocket your profile views
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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4 ways to stand out from your peers

Posted September 18, 2013 - 2:18 pm

Inside the qualities every manager wants in an employee
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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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The 10 programming languages most likely to drive developers insane

Posted September 18, 2013 - 10:40 am

When developers discuss the programming languages they hate the most, these names tend to come up - a lot
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