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Obama Looks to STEM Education to Drive IT, Economy By Kenneth Corbin | Article Published October 18, 2010 President announces projects to boost education in fields that support the tech sector, citing global competitive threats in remarks following the White House science fair. Tags: IT, outsource, IT career, IT budget, H1-B Microsoft Expands IT Certification Program By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published September 07, 2010 With 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. Tags: IT Jobs/Salary, certification, Certifications, IT career, IT certification Why Facebook Should Be Fired By Mike Elgan | Article Published August 26, 2010 Facebook blurs the line between work and personal beyond all recognition. Tags: Facebook, privacy, IT salary, IT career, Facebook marketing IT Staffers Feeling Optimistic By David Needle | Article Published July 23, 2010 Despite the economy's challenges, a survey indicates that IT professionals are more confident than at any time in the last three years. Tags: IT Jobs/Salary, IT jobs, IT manager, IT salary, IT career IT Security Salaries on the Rise: Study By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published March 05, 2010 New survey shows that IT security pros have done well during the recession and will do even better, salary-wise, in 2010. Tags: security, IT Jobs/Salary, IT career Is Open Source Creating a 'Tidal Wave of Job Losses'? By Paul Rubens | Article Published March 05, 2010 A major conglomeration of industry trade groups points to open source as one of the causes of tech employment malaise. Not everyone agrees, however. Tags: open source, Linux, IT Jobs/Salary, IT career Slight Increase in IT Salaries a Ray of Hope By David Needle | Article Published February 04, 2010 Computer 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. Tags: IT Jobs/Salary, IT career, network administrators, IT budgets, IT salaries Practical Techniques for Training Adults By Rob England | Article Published November 25, 2009 In this final article on IT training, Rob England gets down to some nitty-gritty tips and techniques to use in the classroom. Tags: IT, education, IT career, tips, training IT Teachers Suck By Rob England | Article Published July 13, 2009 Enterprises seek best practices for operations, security, service, facilities and other IT disciplines. So why is training so often relegated to amateur hour? Tags: education, IT education, IT career, IT Leadership, IT skills Behind Today's Falling IT Salary Levels By James Maguire | Article Published July 10, 2009 Overall, IT salaries are down, but some tech skills continue to be in demand. Tags: data, IT Jobs/Salary, IT salary, outsourcing, IT career Searching for an IT Job: The Dos and Don'ts By Esther Shein | Article Published June 08, 2009 Some simple but crucial ways you can set yourself apart from the tech pack. Tags: developer, IT Jobs/Salary, IT interview, IT career, IT employer 'Succession Planning' Can Help Retain Key Talent By Dave Willmer | Article Published May 18, 2009 Letting employees know they’re being groomed for promotion can reinforce their value to your organization and increase loyalty. Tags: management, economy, IT career, IT Leadership, IT staff Managing Your Boss: Your Biggest Job By Rob England | Article Published April 27, 2009 Much attention is paid in IT these days to processes, with Operations Management, Change Management, and a raft of Something Managements. Perhaps the most important thing to manage is seldom mentioned: your boss. Tags: management, IT manager, IT career, IT professional, IT employer IT Certifications On A Shoestring Budget By Eric Geier | Article Published April 20, 2009 IT certifications can boost your career, yet preparing for them can be costly. Here are resources to help you get ready without spending a fortune. Tags: Google, IT certifications, Cisco, IT career, IT hiring trends Is IT Consulting a Viable Career Path? By Esther Shein | Article Published March 30, 2009 IT career experts say that consulting opportunities are growing, yet there are factors to consider before entering the field. Tags: services, virtualization, IT Jobs/Salary, IT career, job tech The 2009 IT Salary Guide By James Maguire | Article Published November 03, 2008 The IT Salary Guide lists salaries for many tech positions, including pay levels for various U.S. regions. Plus: salary incentives for specialty IT skill sets. Tags: IT salary, salary, IT career, IT certification, IT skills Tech And The 'L' Word By Chris Nerney | Article Published October 22, 2008 Tech And The 'L' Word Tags: IT jobs, Yahoo, layoffs, IT career, Comcast, Hiring His Road Back to Redmond Goes Through Google By Chris Nerney | Article Published July 18, 2008 His Road Back to Redmond Goes Through Google Tags: developer, Google, Microsoft, IT job, IT career Dealing with An IT Bully By Eric Spiegel | Article Published April 14, 2008 They’re difficult, nasty and aggressive. But there are tactics that help tame these tech-world bad geeks -- sometimes. Tags: management, support, IT, IT Jobs/Salary, IT career Is a Career In IT Risky? By Eric Spiegel | Article Published October 15, 2007 Sure, the competition from H1B workers is real, but there are serious upsides to a tech career that didn’t exist a few years ago. Plus: strategies for making yourself more marketable. Tags: IT job, IT career, tech salary, risk IT career, technology job What's the Most Profitable IT Certification? By James Maguire | Article Published June 08, 2007 While most IT certifications fell in value during the last six months, one category of certification has bucked the trend and produced higher salaries. Tags: IT certifications, IT salary, Cisco, IT career, IT certification Does IT Certification Matter Anymore? By James Maguire | Article Published May 09, 2007 The value of IT certification changes as technology changes, so it benefits tech workers to stay current with employers’ attitudes toward certs. Tags: SOA, wireless, IT certifications, IT career, VoIP Top Four IT Certification Categories By James Maguire | Article Published September 28, 2006 Should you earn a certification? If so, what types of certifications are the most profitable? Tags: Microsoft, IT certifications, Vista, IT career, instant messaging |
