I agree a lot has transpired

I agree a lot has transpired and it is unfortunate that anyone should ever have their livelyhood threatened by blogging or bloggers.

Thanks Ethan Banks for sharing your "Touch of Grey" | 9/4/08 at 10:51 am | Reply | Report as spam

Paula, I like your 5Ks they

Paula,
I like your 5Ks they are very accurate and all IT professionals should keep them in mind. Often when working, IT professionals are head down and focussed on delivery. We must remember to say hello to the other's around us and allow them into our professional network. As well as keeping the ersume updated always keep the professional network fresh.

2008 IT Career Survival Guide | 8/8/08 at 11:59 am | Reply | Report as spam

As an international

As an international recruiter specializing in CCIEs and Network Engineers I can vouch for the 6th place career on your list. Network engineers are still in high demand because Cisco Channel Partners are still doing a brisk business. Project managers are another area I see hot demand for in this unusual recession. There is stillhiring going on and anyone retooling their careers should consider Cisco Certifications. Good article!

VARs and ISVs not affected by recession | 7/20/08 at 9:56 am | Reply | Report as spam
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