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Toni Bowers
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10 development technologies that refuse to die
Even as new tech drives IT forward, certain systems and languages keep the past alive. Here are 10 technologies that will be with us for a while.
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Want to have better meetings? Ditch PowerPoint
For some, a PowerPoint presentation causes them to automatically tune out. Here's what to do in your meetings instead.
Posted by Toni Bowers | July 3, 2012, 7:25 AM PDT | Latest comment by promotions1@...
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Image Gallery: Blueseed on-the-sea startup incubator
This image gallery shows some schematics of Blueseed, a visa-free startup incubator located 12 miles off the coast of California.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 26, 2012, 6:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by AnsuGisalas
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Seven credibility blind spots and how they can derail your image
Whether you're meeting one-on-one or presenting to a packed audience, your credibility is immediately being assessed. While there are numerous behaviors to look for, here are seven blind spots...
Posted by Cara Hale Alter | June 25, 2012, 6:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by jsargent
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Does your resume say what the hiring manager wants to know?
Be very careful when crafting your resume that its most important parts won't be lost to a different interpretation.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 20, 2012, 12:06 PM PDT | Latest comment by JamesRL
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Tech Career Expo and Dev Jam going on June 28-29
Market leading companies will be participating in this year's Tech Career Expo and Dev Jam in San Francisco's Moscone Center on June 28 and 29.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 19, 2012, 10:44 AM PDT
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Five online behaviors that are overused and misapplied
Donovan Colbert talks about five online behaviors that are overused and misapplied, like claiming a person is a troll.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | June 19, 2012, 7:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by alexstriganov
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What's the new MCSE certification all about?
Dave Leaver talks about how the new MCSE certification differs from the old one.
Posted by Dave Leaver | June 18, 2012, 7:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by tony@...
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Infographic: Which skills are most valuable when training for upper management?
Take a look at this infographic based on research by the Center for Creative Leadership.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 14, 2012, 5:16 AM PDT
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What to do about an obnoxious boss
It's a touchy situation when the person making your work life miserable is your boss. Here are some tips for easing the problem.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 13, 2012, 5:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by StartMyConsultingBusiness
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Make it or fake it: Why your IT resume writer needs IT experience
IT resume expert Jennifer Hay illustrates why, if you outsource your resume creation, it is important to find someone with an IT background.
Posted by Jennifer Hay | June 12, 2012, 9:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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Silicon valley takes to the high seas--sort of
To get past government regulations that prevent budding entrepreneurs from getting H-1B visas, one company builds a boat and puts it 12 miles off the coast of California.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 11, 2012, 6:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by AnsuGisalas
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How NOT to sell your product or your services
After a disappointing conference call with someone promoting a new career web site, Toni Bowers has some pointers on how NOT to get a good reception.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 6, 2012, 7:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by Gemmz
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10 resume mistakes to avoid
The goal of a resume is to let a potential employer know why you're the best person for the job. Here are 10 practices that impede that goal.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 5, 2012, 8:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by Thomas907
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Beware the low Klout score!
There is yet another way for job seekers to be judged superficially. Have you checked your Klout score lately?
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 4, 2012, 6:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by Mary1010
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Five unusual job interview challenges
Be sure you're not a casualty by following these five guidelines to diffusing some potentially explosive job interview situations.
Posted by Guest Contributor | May 30, 2012, 11:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by Erich_Lagasse
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Should IT be unionized?
Patrick Gray thinks unionization is exactly the wrong answer for IT, and the dynamic career IT he has been given would not be possible in a unionized environment.
Posted by Patrick Gray | May 30, 2012, 4:48 AM PDT | Latest comment by NickNielsen
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Poll: Do your senior executives think they're 'above' adhering to IT policies?
A European report reveals that many corporate executives ignore IT security policies and procedures. Do yours?
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 29, 2012, 5:21 AM PDT | Latest comment by dl_wraith
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What is the best font to use in a resume?
Could the font you use in your resume really be that important? You bet it can.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 22, 2012, 11:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by LalaReads
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Password Protection Act of 2012 filed
A new bill is filed to prevent employers from asking employees and job candidates for their passwords to social networking sites.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 22, 2012, 8:00 AM PDT | Latest comment by Wolffe_
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The most liked tech CEOs and their web presence
See the country's most-liked tech CEOs and how their web presence corresponds.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 21, 2012, 5:19 AM PDT | Latest comment by macmanjim
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10 resume mistakes to avoid
The goal of a resume is to let a potential employer know why you're the best person for the job. Here are 10 practices that impede that goal.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 5, 2012, 8:04 AM PDT | Latest comment by Thomas907
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Five online behaviors that are overused and misapplied
Donovan Colbert talks about five online behaviors that are overused and misapplied, like claiming a person is a troll.
Posted by Donovan Colbert | June 19, 2012, 7:01 AM PDT | Latest comment by alexstriganov
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Top IT skills wanted for 2012
A new Computerworld survey indicates the nine IT skills that will be in demand in 2012.
Posted by Toni Bowers | September 28, 2011, 4:57 AM PDT | Latest comment by sirmiller
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Image Gallery: Blueseed on-the-sea startup incubator
This image gallery shows some schematics of Blueseed, a visa-free startup incubator located 12 miles off the coast of California.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 26, 2012, 6:16 AM PDT | Latest comment by AnsuGisalas
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Seven credibility blind spots and how they can derail your image
Whether you're meeting one-on-one or presenting to a packed audience, your credibility is immediately being assessed. While there are numerous behaviors to look for, here are seven blind spots...
Posted by Cara Hale Alter | June 25, 2012, 6:32 AM PDT | Latest comment by jsargent
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Beware the low Klout score!
There is yet another way for job seekers to be judged superficially. Have you checked your Klout score lately?
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 4, 2012, 6:09 AM PDT | Latest comment by Mary1010
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What's the new MCSE certification all about?
Dave Leaver talks about how the new MCSE certification differs from the old one.
Posted by Dave Leaver | June 18, 2012, 7:13 AM PDT | Latest comment by tony@...
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Make it or fake it: Why your IT resume writer needs IT experience
IT resume expert Jennifer Hay illustrates why, if you outsource your resume creation, it is important to find someone with an IT background.
Posted by Jennifer Hay | June 12, 2012, 9:05 AM PDT | Latest comment by Tony Hopkinson
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What to do about an obnoxious boss
It's a touchy situation when the person making your work life miserable is your boss. Here are some tips for easing the problem.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 13, 2012, 5:27 AM PDT | Latest comment by StartMyConsultingBusiness
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Silicon valley takes to the high seas--sort of
To get past government regulations that prevent budding entrepreneurs from getting H-1B visas, one company builds a boat and puts it 12 miles off the coast of California.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 11, 2012, 6:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by AnsuGisalas
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Infographic: The tell-tale signs of an overworked employee
This graphic examines the obvious, and invisible, signs that an employee is being overworked, as well as the three most common reactions.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 8, 2012, 5:11 AM PDT | Latest comment by pebbles1222
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Does your resume say what the hiring manager wants to know?
Be very careful when crafting your resume that its most important parts won't be lost to a different interpretation.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 20, 2012, 12:06 PM PDT | Latest comment by JamesRL
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What do you do with a job offer while you're waiting for another offer?
What do you do when you have a job offer but you're still waiting on a job offer from another company that you prefer? Do you hold out or accept the sure thing?
Posted by Tim Heard | July 7, 2010, 4:52 AM PDT | Latest comment by Sl4353
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Five unusual job interview challenges
Be sure you're not a casualty by following these five guidelines to diffusing some potentially explosive job interview situations.
Posted by Guest Contributor | May 30, 2012, 11:35 AM PDT | Latest comment by Erich_Lagasse
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How NOT to sell your product or your services
After a disappointing conference call with someone promoting a new career web site, Toni Bowers has some pointers on how NOT to get a good reception.
Posted by Toni Bowers | June 6, 2012, 7:43 AM PDT | Latest comment by Gemmz
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Are salaried employees entitled to overtime pay?
It's a common assumption that salaries workers can be asked to work overtime without being compensated extra. That assumption is not always true.
Posted by Toni Bowers | October 27, 2008, 6:47 AM PDT | Latest comment by emanuel.matos@...
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The pros and cons of a functional resume
Functional resumes focus on a person's skills and experience, rather than on his chronological work history. (Here is an example of a functional resume.) You would use a functional resume for a...
Posted by Toni Bowers | August 16, 2007, 5:28 AM PDT | Latest comment by stevex_1999@...
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What is the best font to use in a resume?
Could the font you use in your resume really be that important? You bet it can.
Posted by Toni Bowers | May 22, 2012, 11:51 AM PDT | Latest comment by LalaReads
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Can an employer ask for your Facebook login and password?
Another case that is attempting to define privacy in a world that is enamored of social media.
Posted by Toni Bowers | March 13, 2012, 8:31 AM PDT | Latest comment by jon_chalk@...
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What's better—An IT degree or tech certifications?
Frankly, it would be easier to solve the age-old question "Which came first the chicken or the egg?" than to ever reach a consensus on the question of whether it's better for an IT pro to have a...
Posted by Toni Bowers | February 1, 2008, 5:30 AM PST | Latest comment by meridius10
