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  • 5 Tips to Job Hunt Using Social Media

    LinkedIn may be the go-to place for many job seekers, but dont stop there. Here's a look at how you can use Facebook, Twitter and Google+--as well as some lesser-known social networks--to attract recruiters and land a job.

    Written by Kristin Burnham12 March 13 18:32
  • 5 Ways to Beat IT Services Hybrid Pricing Challenges

    Pricing models for IT outsourcing have always been relatively straightforward. However, a growing portion of IT outsourcing deals are being inked with more complex hybrid pricing structures. Here are five things to consider when implementing a hybrid pricing model for IT services.

    Written by Stephanie Overby08 March 13 14:25
  • Yahoo's work-at-home policy is the right decision

    Yahoo and CEO Marissa Mayer have taken a beating in the media with its recent ban on telecommuting, but creating a more collaborative startup mentality within the struggling tech giant is the right move.

    Written by Rich Hein06 March 13 14:28
  • What ITIL Certifications Mean to Your IT Management Practices

    ITIL is growing in demand and some employers are paying a premium for certification and experience in the best practices methodology, but the first question is what exactly is ITIL and is it right for you or your company?

    Written by Rich Hein21 Feb. 13 14:19
  • 12 networking tips for shy and anti-social IT pros

    Being an introvert isn't the end of the world or your career. However, to be successful in the IT field today, you've got to overcome shyness and learn that it's OK to ask for (and offer) help.

    Written by Rich Hein19 Feb. 13 14:40
  • 8 tips for job hunting while you're still employed

    Job hunting while you're still working in your current position can be a double-edged sword. Candidates who are employed are typically more attractive to employers. However, it can be dangerous. Learn what it takes to balance your current job and your career search - without getting cut.

    Written by Rich Hein12 Feb. 13 14:53
  • What the New Dell Means for IT Outsourcing Customers

    The speculation surrounding Dell's intention to go private is over. What remains are questions about what the new ownership model will mean for Dell's IT services business and its outsourcing customers.

    Written by Stephanie Overby06 Feb. 13 01:10
  • 6 hot offshore IT outsourcing markets offer new options

    Typically, when you think offshore IT outsourcing you think, India. However, many emerging countries are getting aggressive offering a variety of perks in order to win new IT outsourcing business. Here are six IT and business process outsourcing destinations worth a look in 2013.

    Written by Stephanie Overby01 Feb. 13 17:52
  • How BYOD saved VMware $US2 million

    As more companies adopt a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) approach to mobile, many are getting caught by hidden costs. But virtualization titan VMware has bucked that trend. VMware CIO Mark Egan explains how his company accomplished its feat.

    Written by Thor Olavsrud01 Feb. 13 15:20
  • 12 Common IT Hiring Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

    Bringing a new employee into your IT department has the potential to make or break your team. Avoid these common hiring mistakes and build a team of IT pros that fire on all cylinders.

    Written by Rich Hein31 Jan. 13 14:24
  • IT résumé makeover: Advice for the tech pro who's done it all

    Executive career coach Donald Burns works with an IT professional who's won awards, worked for Fortune 500 companies, pharmaceutical businesses and in the government sector. The challenge: His resume was just a running list of the jobs he's held. The goal: make his most impressive skills stand out.

    Written by Rich Hein24 Jan. 13 14:57
  • How a Private Cloud saves money and the environment

    When Ricoh Europe realized its IT environment was both spiraling out of control and environmentally unfriendly, it turned to a IT services provider for help. Working with Infosys, Ricoh developed a private cloud that helped it consolidate nine data centers into two, cutting infrastructure costs and reducing carbon dioxide emissions significantly.

    Written by Stephanie Overby18 Jan. 13 20:56
  • How to Revive a Stalled Job Search

    Have you been looking for a job longer than you'd care to say? Well, maybe it's time you changed up your game plan. Here are some tips to help you form a new career strategy.

    Written by Rich Hein09 Jan. 13 14:47
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