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As a Business Analyst, should I care what technology the IT department is using?

I’m currently a Business Analyst and would like to become a Project Manager. Can professional branding help me get there?

Since graduating from college I have been on a number of great interviews but still haven’t found a job. I don’t understand it. I have a degree in computer science from a great school and some relevant work experience as a summer intern. Any idea what I could be doing wrong?

Former MIT CIO Marilyn Smith recently said in an interview that to enhance your IT career, you should 'exit and then return to IT.' Her reasoning: 'Your time working outside of IT will enhance your perspective on how to best serve your internal clients and also position you to be a business partner, rather than a service provider to other business areas.

When asking people why they like one programming language over another, various memorable TV commercials and great classic songs, comes to mind.

I'm considering going back to school for a degree in computer science. If I do, are there any IT jobs that can be done virtually from home?

I was speaking to a group of recent college graduates who all had the good fortune of being hired into the same company's IT consulting practice and were in the process of going through an intensive introductory training program. I would like to tell you what I told them.

It may sound premature to start thinking like a CIO this early in your career, but it will help you begin to notice things you would otherwise miss.

The first thing you must do to properly manage your boss is to be the best employee you can be.

Are there any social media related jobs within a traditional IT group? Yes, there are ...

Are you a techie by day and a dancer by night? How about a writer, football coach, musician, or car repair enthusiast? If so, this column is for you.

Whether you are looking for a job, pushing for a promotion, trying to start your own company, or looking for a date to your sister’s wedding, building your personal brand can be of great help. This week’s blog can help you with the above three listed professional goals. Regarding your sister’s wedding, you’re on your own.