Dealing with a Slacker DeveloperBy Eric Spiegel |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on December 19, 2011When a fellow developer spends more time battling Orcs than writing code, how do you handle it?
Here's to Your (and Your IT Project's) HealthBy Michelle LaBrosse |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on December 15, 2011It's a factor that many IT project managers are too busy to focus on: to be the best project manager, you yourself must be at your best, health-wise.
CompTIA Offers Vendor-Neutral Cloud Computing CertificationBy Susan Hall |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on December 05, 2011In the new Wild West of cloud computing, many players -- vendors and service providers of all stripes -- are scrambling to establish credibility. CompTIA's new certification may play a role in this process.
The 2012 IT Salary GuideBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on October 24, 2011The IT Salary Guide lists salaries for various IT professionals, from software developers to IT managers to systems administrators. It also lists salary increases for specialty IT skill sets.
IT Job Market Better Than Overall MarketBy Datamation.com Staff |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on September 20, 2011IT skills are becoming a necessary part of many jobs throughout the enterprise, not just those in the traditional IT organization.
IT Management and the Importance of ReinventionBy Daniel Burrus |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on August 31, 2011Remember the humble family station wagon? The story of its reinvention into the Mini Van offers managers a guide to the art of change.
IT Management Problem Solving: Go OppositeBy Daniel Burrus |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on August 23, 2011Tech pundit Daniel Burrus recommends a counterintuitive technique for solving thorny IT management problems.
What Does an IT Manager Do All Day?By Elizabeth Harrin |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on July 06, 2011Some tips for IT managers who want to better explain to colleagues their value to the company.
Mid-Year IT Hiring Update: Outlook BrightensBy John Reed |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on June 06, 2011IT professionals with skills in networking, security, applications development and tech support are seeing increased job options.
HP Launches Executive Scorecard to Track ITBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on June 01, 2011HP platform aims to take in all types of IT input to create a dashboard tracking all IT operations and then mapping it to a scorecard of key performance indicators.
Keeping Up with the IT Exec Career CurveBy Pam Baker |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on May 13, 2011Moving your tech career forward requires staying deeply knowledgeable about today's rapidly evolving tech trends.
The 7 Habits of High Performing Teams, Part IBy Ron Ponce |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on February 25, 2011High performing project teams are a special breed, but not so special that becoming one should be totally left to chance, writes
PMplanet columnist Ron Ponce of Fog City Consulting.
IT Salary Levels: Staffers vs. SuperstarsBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on January 31, 2011A list of IT salaries for 50 job titles illustrates the difference between average pay levels and the paychecks of those in the top 25 percent.
Hiring Top IT Talent: the Reverse InterviewBy Scott Alan Miller |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on January 28, 2011When a firm tries to hire top IT pros, it is often the company itself that is being interviewed -- yet most firms fumble the interview process.
Five Key Data Center StaffersBy Kenneth Hess |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on January 11, 2011The central players in the daily drama of keeping your data center functional.
IT Jobs: Acing the Technical InterviewBy Deb Shinder |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on January 10, 2011Tips to improve performance in the technical portion of your job interview. Practice is essential!
What Hiring Managers Look for in IT ProfessionalsBy Jim Sloan |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on December 15, 2010IT job applicants need technical skills, but hiring managers are looking for other qualities as well. Here are five qualities that can help you rise above the competition.
IT Salary: National Averages for 45 IT JobsBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on November 30, 2010IT salary levels for developers, IT managers, systems administrators, network engineers, help desk experts and more.
Microsoft Offers Certifications for N.C. StudentsBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on November 16, 2010Students in North Carolina will be able to gain IT skills and earn professional IT credentials under a program that Microsoft offers to high-schools.
IT Paychecks Headed Up, ModestlyBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on November 12, 2010A survey of IT salary levels indicates that paychecks are getting incrementally larger.
The 2011 IT Salary GuideBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on October 26, 2010The 2011 IT Salary Guide lists salaries for various IT professionals, from software developers to IT systems administrators. Additionally, it lists salary increases for specialty IT skill sets.
Microsoft Expands IT Certification ProgramBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on September 07, 2010With its Elevate America program, Microsoft hopes to help those getting back to work after military service or job cuts by giving away free training and certification on its software. Now, it's also asking potential partners to submit project proposals.
Is PMP Boot Camp Worth the Hassle?By Herman Mehling |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on August 16, 2010If you're new to project management, get your hands dirty first and then think about a boot camp later.
Don't Hire That Developer!By Eric Spiegel |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on August 11, 2010What’s more profitable for a developer: keeping a full-time job or working as a contractor?
How Does Social Media Affect the Enterprise?By Sonny Discini |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on August 06, 2010By combining all of a staff member's friends, colleagues and family members into one cohort, social networks create new challenges.
Tech Staff with Only One OS Need Not ApplyBy Carla Schroder |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on August 06, 2010In today's heterogenous data center environment, data center staffers definitely need to be familiar with more than one OS.
Top 8 Funny IT Helpdesk RequestsBy SysAid Technologies |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on August 03, 2010It appears that not everyone with a PC understands how to turn their machine on and off.
IT Staffers Feeling OptimisticBy David Needle |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on July 23, 2010Despite the economy's challenges, a survey indicates that IT professionals are more confident than at any time in the last three years.
Microsoft Debuts Tech Certifications for StudentsBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on July 08, 2010Microsoft aims to give college students a chance to get a starter certification in technology before they enter the job market.
How IT Managers Can Stay EmployedBy Pam Baker |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on July 07, 2010By making a carefully considered business case -- and not tooting your own horn for its own sake -- IT leaders can more safely hang on to their berth.
Microsoft Reports Minor Job CutsBy - Reuters |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on July 07, 2010An unconfirmed source said the number is far smaller than 5,000, with the layoffs dispersed throughout the company.
Microsoft Launches Certifications for Office 2010By Stuart J. Johnston |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on July 01, 2010Help desk staff, software trainers, and other IT professionals can start getting certified as "specialists" on Office 2010 with the release of Microsoft's first two software competency exams.
25 IT Job Sites and a Winning FormulaBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on June 30, 2010A strategy for using IT job sites to your best advantage in a market that remains stubbornly tough.
Navigating Today's IT Job Market: Five TipsBy Dave Willmer |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on June 23, 2010The most likely IT hires will be those who continuously sharpen their skills, build their networks and keep themselves visible to employers. Plus: the skills most in demand.
IT Outsourcing Trends: Slow Growth, Cloud ComputingBy Thor Olavsrud |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on June 03, 2010The IT outsourcing sector is returning to growth, though now slower in the recession’s wake. Meanwhile, cloud computing is changing the IT outsourcing equation.
8 Tips to Effectively Manage StakeholdersBy Herman Mehling |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on May 19, 2010Stakeholders, like it or not, are big part of your world. Here's some tips on making it all work out for the best.
Microsoft Putting Money Where the Veterans AreBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on May 05, 2010A year into its three-year initiative to help retrain returning soldiers, Microsoft is calling for veterans organizations to submit proposals as to how to best meet their vocational technology needs.
IT Manager SalaryBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on April 29, 2010IT manager salary levels have seen minor erosion over the course of the economic downturn, yet IT managers continue to see healthy salary and benefits.
Lessons Learned - Where do I Start?By Ryan Endres |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on April 23, 2010When do you complete lessons-learned during your project? At the end right? Well, yes that is part of it, but there may be some other logical time points to consider, too, writes
PMPlanet guest columnist Ryan Endres of the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Medicine.
Tech Work Pays Best in Bay Area, Seattle SecondBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on April 19, 2010A new analysis shows tech talent can fetch higher paychecks in Northern California, but that difference may be cancelled out by elevated living expenses. So where should you choose to work?
4 Leadership Styles that Will Improve Your GameBy Ron Ponce |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on April 09, 2010There are four distinct leadership styles you can use in almost any situation to get the job done, writes
PMPlanet columnist Ron Ponce of Fog City Consulting.
Is IT Suffering from Too Much Specialization?By Charlie Schluting |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on April 09, 2010Look, for instance, at the Sysadmin of years past, whose job is now divided among a fragmented array of application, storage, networking, and server specialists.
Your IT Job Interview: Seven Questions to AskBy Dave Willmer |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on April 08, 2010Acing your IT job interview requires answering questions properly. But you’ll also want to ask some – and know what to not ask.
IT OutsourcingBy Thor Olavsrud |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on April 07, 2010IT outsourcing continues to dramatically affect global business, as ever more IT functions are outsourced. Plus: a list of 50 top IT outsourcing providers.
CA to Lop Off 1,000 JobsBy Larry Barrett |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on April 06, 2010The software developer will lay off 1,000 workers, or roughly 8 percent of its workforce, and shutter some facilities in a cost-cutting move.
Five IT Professionals You Can't Afford to LoseBy Dave Willmer |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on April 06, 2010Among your IT staff, here are the five types of professionals who are worth their weight in gold. Retaining these staff members is one of your top priorities.
IT SalaryBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on March 29, 2010Current IT salary levels for 40 IT positions, with comparative IT salary for the previous year, including benefits as well as total salary.
The Top 10 IT CertificationsBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on March 15, 2010Based on a survey of 17,000 technology professionals, the list of most profitable IT certifications spans software, networking and security. Which ones offer the most career advancement?
IT Job Interview Mistakes (Major Ones)By CIO Update Staff |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on March 08, 2010When seeking your dream IT job, make sure you don't make one of the following major interview mistakes.
IT Security Salaries on the Rise: StudyBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on March 05, 2010New survey shows that IT security pros have done well during the recession and will do even better, salary-wise, in 2010.
E-Mail Addiction Drives Risky Behavior: ReportBy David Needle |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on February 18, 2010Study shows employees' habit of checking e-mail outside of normal work hours has the benefit of keeping them updated, but it also has risks.
Slight Increase in IT Salaries a Ray of HopeBy David Needle |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on February 04, 2010Computer Economics survey shows companies are starting to renew efforts to keep key staff with modest wage increases. An industry analyst expresses surprise that wages are bouncing back so quickly.
Where Will the IT Jobs Be in 2010?By Dave Willmer |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on January 11, 2010The IT job market is still far from robust, yet Information systems security managers and network administrators are in demand, along with a number of other key IT skills.
Gartner: CEOs Using IT to Push RevenueBy Datamation.com Staff |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on December 15, 2009In 2009, CEOs prioritized cost cutting to cope with the downturn, but a year later the focus for 71 percent is a return to revenue growth -- using IT.
IT Hiring Managers: Four Key TrendsBy Dave Willmer |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on December 07, 2009As the IT job market starts to see small rays of sunshine, IT hiring managers need to be aware of these important trends.
7 Ways to Make Tech Support Calls Less PainfulBy Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on December 02, 2009There are ways to work more effectively with any tech support agent – or escalate your call to a higher-level agent.
Practical Techniques for Training AdultsBy Rob England |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on November 25, 2009In this final article on IT training, Rob England gets down to some nitty-gritty tips and techniques to use in the classroom.
Tech H1-B Staffing vs. 'Employ America Act'By David Needle |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on November 23, 2009Proposed legislation aims to prohibit major firms that lay off American workers from replacing them with cheap foreign labor using temporary guest worker programs.
The 2010 IT Salary GuideBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on November 17, 2009The 2010 IT Salary Guide lists salaries for many tech professionals, and also details IT salary levels for various U.S. regions. Plus: salary incentives for specialty IT skill sets.
Delivering Training to AdultsBy Rob England |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on October 29, 2009In the third part of this series on IT training, Rob England looks at the practical aspects of training adults.
Uptick in Hiring on the HorizonBy CIO Update Staff |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on October 15, 2009Employers plan to hire nearly 170,000 workers, but you may be surprised to hear where the action is.
5 Steps to Becoming a Geat Team LeaderBy Michelle LaBrosse |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on October 09, 2009With the right leadership you can capitalize on the better times ahead, writes
PMPlanet columnist Michelle LaBrosse of Cheetah Learning.
Tech Firms Need a Backup PlanBy David Needle |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on September 21, 2009For tech firms, B doesn’t need to mean ‘Beaten’, it can be Beautiful (and profitable).
Why Developers Get FiredBy Eric Spiegel |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on September 20, 2009There are many reasons developers get fired. So take off the ear buds, close down your 20 Skype threads and take some time to think about what you can do to prevent this from happening to you.
Developers' Online Competition: Career Builder?By David Needle |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on September 16, 2009A new service enables developers to compete with one, game style, another to see who knows more. Could this lead to a better gig?
Information Workers Want to Be FreeBy Mike Elgan |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on August 26, 2009Maybe it's best to just get out of the way and let employees do what you hired them to do.
Need Help Finding an IT Job? Consider a RecruiterBy Dave Willmer |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on August 25, 2009IT recruiting firms have extensive networks in the business community and can help open doors to consulting projects or full-time jobs that you might not otherwise hear about.
How Geek Developers Can Learn to SocializeBy Sara Chipps |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on August 14, 2009Let's face it, coders sometimes need a little help when getting up from their PC to mingle with the human race. Here's some guidance specially designed to help developers expand their social network.
Tech Job Openings: PHP, MySQL, LinuxBy Datamation.com Staff |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on August 11, 2009eLance, a contractor Web site, released its list of skills most sought after by employers. Among the hot tech skills: optimizing Web sites for Google.
Teaching Adults (Yes, It's Different)By Rob England |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on August 10, 2009Just as we employ best-practice bodies of knowledge such as ITIL, to a lesser extent there are theoretical frameworks around adult learning.
PMP Certification: Is It Worth It?By Pam Baker |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on August 07, 2009Yes, it still carries prestige and is good for your career ... if you're actually a practicing PM, that is.
10 Steps for Dealing with Different CulturesBy Donnie MacNicol |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on July 24, 2009As globalization continues, the ability to work with people from different cultures is a must for project managers, write
PMPlanet guest columnists Donnie MacNicol and Paul Saunders.
IT Staff and the Value of Remote WorkBy Gary Swart |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on July 20, 2009As some IT staff bemoan the move to a freelance-based tech workforce, the CEO of a work-for-hire Web site points out the advantages of this approach.
IT Teachers SuckBy Rob England |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on July 13, 2009Enterprises seek best practices for operations, security, service, facilities and other IT disciplines. So why is training so often relegated to amateur hour?
Tips for IT Job HuntingBy Esther Shein |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on July 13, 2009A few key practices can help you distinguish yourself in a crowded field.
Inside Today's Falling IT Salary LevelsBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on July 08, 2009Experts note that some IT skills continue to be in demand, but overall the news is gloomy.
Too Old To Write Software? Or Just the 'Wrong Era'?By Eric Spiegel |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on June 29, 2009Rightly or wrongly, age is considered when hiring developers, yet a more important indicator is what micro-era in software history a programmer belongs to.
Expert: IT Hiring has 'Stabilized'By David Needle |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on June 24, 2009Nearly 35,000 IT jobs were shed, yet the darkest period appears to have passed.
IT Salaries: Security StaffBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published on June 17, 2009The need for IT security staff never seems to lessen, creating healthy salary levels for these sought after professionals.
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