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The dangers of accepting a counteroffer
You may think that getting and accepting a counteroffer from your company is flattering. You may have to think again.
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Seven apps that will help make IT pros more productive
By Ben Brumm | June 17, 2013, 7:33 AM PDT
There are ways IT pros can improve our own productivity by using applications, which will benefit you and the company you work for. Here are seven to look at.
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Cisco retires CCIE Voice but then rethinks it
By Toni Bowers | June 12, 2013, 4:32 AM PDT
Cisco has announced the new cert standard for telecom, unified communications and video professionals. But this also means the retirement of the CCIE Voice certification.
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Is this development job a good fit for you?
By Justin James | June 10, 2013, 8:05 AM PDT
All too often, people take a job that just is not the right fit, and the result is uncomfortable at best. So how do you decide if a job is really right for you?
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You know what's important about end-user training? The end user
By Toni Bowers | June 5, 2013, 8:00 AM PDT
End-user training is often a huge fail because IT pros don't consider the needs or the learning style of their audience members.
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How entry level developers are being squeezed out of the job field, and what they can do about it
By Justin James | June 3, 2013, 8:04 AM PDT
Entry-level developers can overcome the increasingly steep barriers to entry in the field, but only if they are willing to invest the necessary time to get some hands-on experience using the tools that most shops use.
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There are no hiring shortcuts
By Toni Bowers | May 30, 2013, 3:41 AM PDT
As a hiring manager, do you depend on superstition and dubious statistics to help you choose the right person?
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Top 10 companies with the best business outlook, according to employees
By Toni Bowers | May 27, 2013, 6:44 AM PDT
See which companies employees said had the best business outlook for the coming year.
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Q&A: Windows Server 2012 career opportunities
By Brian Taylor | May 22, 2013, 6:50 AM PDT
TechRepublic talks to two Windows Server 2012 experts about the career opportunities it creates for IT professionals.
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How to prepare for the demand for tech pros
By Guest Contributor | May 20, 2013, 7:20 AM PDT
The demand for IT pros is on the rise. To be successful, candidates cannot excel in IT skills alone. They need to demonstrate business acumen and a robust skill set that equips them to meet the technical challenges facing modern IT departments.
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Ways to research a company before an interview
By Toni Bowers | May 15, 2013, 4:17 AM PDT
When you're preparing for an interview, it's always a good idea (and will make you more comfortable) if you do some research on the company beforehand. Here's how to get the dirt.
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Your Twitter account: A recruiter's perspective
By Tim Heard | May 13, 2013, 3:35 AM PDT
What do recruiters look for in your tweets? We asked an experienced recruiter, and here's what he said.
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LinkedIn's summary feature allows you to shine
By Toni Bowers | May 8, 2013, 5:59 AM PDT
LinkedIn's summary feature serves as your elevator speech. Here are some ways to make the best of it.
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Is the traditional resume about to be outdated?
By Guest Contributor | May 7, 2013, 5:12 AM PDT
Since the way employers look for candidates is changing--with sites like LinkedIn and movements into Big Data, are traditional resumes a thing of the past?
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Looking for Australian tech pros
By Toni Bowers | May 6, 2013, 7:07 AM PDT
TechRepublic is looking for some IT pros who would like to write about tech for our Australian Technology blog.
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Men and women in the office: Are compliments taboo?
By Toni Bowers | May 2, 2013, 5:32 AM PDT
After President Obama lists physical appearance as one of the attributes of a female attorney general, compliments on the job are again scrutinized.
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Inflated job titles: Employees and employers beware
By Toni Bowers | April 29, 2013, 6:25 AM PDT
Companies assign inflated job titles for a number of reasons. But there are better reasons for not following that practice.
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The problem with learning Big Data in school? Not having any data
By Toni Bowers | April 26, 2013, 7:24 AM PDT
The biggest stumbling block for those teaching these classes and those wanting to learn is little to no access to large, relevant data sets.
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Recognize the dependable people on your team
By Toni Bowers | April 17, 2013, 6:30 AM PDT
Behind-the-scenes capability is one of those things that is often taken for granted and frequently overlooked when it comes to recognition.
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Three interview questions you need to be ready to answer
By Guest Contributor | April 15, 2013, 8:07 AM PDT
Here are the three questions that Forbes says all other interview questions boil down to.
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Survey: Calling all women in IT
By Toni Bowers | April 10, 2013, 5:24 AM PDT
If you are a woman in IT, please take this survey to discern the underlying issues with women's participation in the workforce.
