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  • 4 New LinkedIn Features for Job Seekers

    LinkedIn's redesigned Jobs page sports a new look and a handful of updated features, making it easier for you to find the perfect job.

    Written by Kristin Burnham21 Feb. 13 18:16
  • 8 tips for firing an employee the right way

    If you are in IT management long enough, you will eventually have to fire someone. Knowing how to do it the right way can make it less impactful and emotional for all involved.

    Written by Rich Hein23 Jan. 13 10:23
  • IT Salaries Expected to Grow Only Slightly in 2013

    With 2013 comes hope for a better year. If you work in the IT field and are hoping for a salary increase the news isn't all that bright-unless you're a CIO or other IT executive.

    Written by Rich Hein14 Jan. 13 14:31
  • IT Workforce Can't Meet Demand for Cloud Skills

    According to a recent IDC study, demand for cloud skills will increase at six times the rate of overall IT skills and the talent pool simply isn't big enough to accommodate the growth.

    Written by Rich Hein19 Dec. 12 14:36
  • More IT Pros Going Independent by Choice

    With the erosion of mutually beneficial employer/-employee relationships, more IT workers are going it alone, based on a recent survey from OnForce.

    Written by Rich Hein03 Dec. 12 14:23
  • Diversity in IT Is About Business Objectives

    Tech insiders stress the value of broadening the IT talent pool for tech startups, starting with amplifying the message that IT is universal and 'tech is in everything.'

    Written by Kenneth Corbin08 Nov. 12 16:19
  • IT Job Market Bounces Back in October

    The IT sector saw in an increase of 12,500 jobs for October, well above the 2012 average and a strong turnaround from a 1,700 job loss in September.

    Written by Rich Hein05 Nov. 12 22:22
  • IT Industry Gains 100,000 Jobs in First Half of 2012

    The latest IT job report from TechAmerica shows growth in tech industries for the first half of 2012. While the 1.7 percent increase appears modest, it equates to almost 100,000 new jobs for IT professionals.

    Written by Rich Hein26 Oct. 12 13:38
  • How to tame a bad boss: 8 practical techniques

    If you're one of the many unfortunate souls who reports to a bad boss, you may think your only options are to find a new job or continue to take crap from your corporate Caligula.

    Written by Meridith Levinson08 Dec. 11 07:18
  • LinkedIn Tip: Why You Need a Mentor and How to Find One

    According to professional social network LinkedIn, mentors play a key role in helping women "shatter the glass ceiling." In a new study, however, LinkedIn found that nearly 20 percent of respondents never had a mentor.

    Written by Kristin Burnham26 Oct. 11 02:46
  • How to address failure in a job interview

    For CIOs who experience some kind of enterprise IT failure in the course of their careers-whether a high-profile security breach, massive network outage, or multi-million dollar ERP boondoggle-the incident can feel like a career killer. But unless a CIO repeatedly makes the same mistake, or the failure stemmed from some illegal or "just plain stupid" action, it won't end a CIO's career, says Mark Polansky, senior client partner and managing director of Korn/Ferry International's Information Officers practice.

    Written by Meridith Levinson29 June 11 06:55
  • Men versus women

    Which gender reigns supreme in the world of online professional networking? According to new data from LinkedIn, it's the men - both in the United States and across the globe.

    Written by Kristin Burnham23 June 11 00:06
  • Cloud CIO: In defense of corporate IT

    Last week's blog post, Cloud CIO: Yes, Your Job is at Risk, was one of the most widely-read-and definitely the most -post I've ever written for CIO.com. Clearly, the discussion of cloud computing's effect on a CIO's career struck a nerve with readers.

    Written by Bernard Golden16 June 11 02:33
  • Hiring manager: Q&A with CTO of Dex One

    As senior vice president and CTO at Dex One, Atish Banerjea manages not only enterprise IT at the marketing-services firm, but also product development, reflecting a move away from the traditional CTO role. In today's world, he says, IT organizations must break out of silos and support growth with innovative approaches and emerging technology. Banerjea outlines how he's building an agile IT team with a digital mind-set.

    Written by Phil Schneidermeyer27 May 11 04:10
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