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9 reasons sys admins hate you

jnaze — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:42:37 +0000

Happy sys admins mean happy systems. By avoiding these 9 common mistakes, you can stay on your sys admin's good side.

Your next step professionally

Eric Bloom — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:02:26 +0000

I’m often asked the question in emails from readers “What should I do next?” For those who have emailed a question with this theme that I have not yet answered, please consider this a general answer to your question.

Paul Glen: Geeks love problems, so give them some

IDGNS staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:28:01 +0000

The most elegant thing you can do to motivate geeks is to define a problem that your team will want to solve.

How to get your resume into the hands of decision-makers

afinch — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:27:33 +0000

Getting past the company gatekeeper and into the inbox of someone who matters is one of the top two challenges job seekers encounter, says career coach and author Kathleen Brady

Get new IT pros up to speed fast with this onboarding checklist

IDGNS staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:15:32 +0000

IT hiring managers, executives and career coaches weigh in on this onboarding checklist that will help you get your new hires up to speed in no time.

IT service providers and universities partner to develop U.S. outsourcing talent

IDGNS staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:13:12 +0000

IBM Global Services, for example, has invested in a high-performance computing center at Louisiana State University as it seeks to expand its Baton Rouge delivery center.

Guys, stop creeping out women at tech events

IDGNS staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:45:07 +0000

Not realizing that your behaviors constitute harassment is no excuse.

CEO paychecks: Winners and losers

IDGNS staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:35:59 +0000

The U.S. tech industry has fared well amid the fiscal doom and gloom, and its economic fortitude is reflected in the jumbo pay packages of some tech CEOs.

4 tips for plucking top IT talent from a sea of candidates

IDGNS staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:13:15 +0000

Talented IT staffers are being wooed constantly by recruiters. Is your organization prepared to snag the best candidates? Here are four tips from TEKsystems' Rachel Russell, an IT hiring expert.

The best place to work in IT: Quicken Loans

IDGNS staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:59:44 +0000

IT employees enjoy the company's relaxed atmosphere and culture of innovation, but they're equally thrilled to be part of the revitalization of downtown Detroit.

IT: No. 1 master's degree for jobs, salary

jnaze — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:53:30 +0000

A master's in IT is the No. 1 best graduate degree to get right now. Based on salary, long-term opportunities and job-growth data, an advanced IT degree will pay off big.

Getting in to IT, what should I do?

derpydoo123 — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:27:58 +0000

I am currently in sales and I need to change careers. I want a career that I enjoy with opportunities for advancement and growth. I want to earn more money, but I don't want to be miserable.

How to better engage Millennials (and why they aren't really so different)

IDGNS staff — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:28:52 +0000

Millennials aren't so different. That isn't to say that they don't come from a different place than previous generations and that there aren't significant differences in their perspective, but when you get down to the core principles of what millennials want in the workplace, they want what any good employee would want from his or her employer.

Finally! HR reps who 'get' IT

IDGNS staff — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:58:32 +0000

As the market for tech talent heats up, some companies gain competitive advantage with HR staffers who specialize in IT recruitment.

The $200,000 software developer: We can build him, we have the technology

Phil Johnson — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:00 +0000

It’s unusual for a software developer to make $200,000 per year, but not unheard of. Here’s some advice about what it takes to get there