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Linux Skills: A Hot Commodity for Job Hunters
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Linux Skills: A Hot Commodity for Job Hunters

A few years ago Linux skills were just one in a series of possible assets for job applicants looking to stand out. Now they may be a make-or-break element. Recent...

Getting Along with Co-Workers May Prolong Life
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Getting Along with Co-Workers May Prolong Life

People who have a good peer support system at work may live longer than people who don't have such a support system, according research published by the American...

Dirty IT Jobs: Partners in Slime
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Dirty IT Jobs: Partners in Slime

You think your job is bad? Remember, it could be worse. You ain't seen nothing until you've had to pick moldy food and cockroaches out of a dead PC or been asked...

'superjobs': Why You Work More, Enjoy It Less
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'superjobs': Why You Work More, Enjoy It Less

Businesses expect a lot more out of their employees these days. In today's workplace, everyone does windows, and anyone who gripes about working too hard will...

Silicon Valley Experiencing New Hiring Boom
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Silicon Valley Experiencing New Hiring Boom

Graduates with science and engineering degrees are about to enter the hottest Silicon Valley job market in a decade. Some recent grads are even turning down interview...

How Women Can Advance in Science and Technology
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How Women Can Advance in Science and Technology

Women still face obstacles to career advancement within science and technology fields. But experts say there are a handful of effective solutions for overcoming...

Misleading Government Stats on It Employment
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Misleading Government Stats on It Employment

David Foote, CEO of IT workforce analyst firm Foote Partners, says that U.S. government statistics on IT employment are misleading because they do not track 16...

Building an Effective CIO Resume
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Building an Effective CIO Resume

For experienced C-level IT executives, creating an effective technology leadership resume requires thinking about company-level contributions, rather than merely...

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A New Perspective on Older Workers

While companies have traditionally favored hiring younger IT workers, Steve Watson of Stanton Chase International says there is a growing openness to looking at...

Empowered Workers Are Better, More Productive Workers
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Empowered Workers Are Better, More Productive Workers

A new study from the University of Iowa confirms that workers who feel empowered by their employers have higher morale and are more productive, regardless of...

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Mentorship Key For Women in It, Says Collaborate Panel

A recent panel discussion at the Collaborate 11 Oracle user conference concluded that mentors and sponsors are crucial to helping women advance their careers in...

Location, Location, Location: Home Field Provides Advantage in Negotiations
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Location, Location, Location: Home Field Provides Advantage in Negotiations

Planning to negotiate a raise? Try not to discuss it with the boss in his or her office, suggests a new study by an organizational behavior expert at Washington...

It Jobs: More Vacancies Than Applicants
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It Jobs: More Vacancies Than Applicants

According to industry body e-Skills UK, the number of advertised IT jobs is now slightly greater than the number of people looking for work in the sector. That...

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Compassion, Not Sanctions, Is Best Response to Workplace Anger

Challenging traditional views of workplace anger, a new article in the journal Human Relations suggests that even intense emotional outbursts can lead to an improved...

Communication Skills More Important Than Technical Know-How For It Jobs, Say It Graduates
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Communication Skills More Important Than Technical Know-How For It Jobs, Say It Graduates

Most IT graduates think technical skills are the least important qualification for IT jobs, according to a survey of students conducted by CA Technologies. Forty...

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Women Working to Expand in Tech Industry

From coders to venture capitalists, women remain a small minority in most tech-related businesses. In fact, of the 20 leading occupations of employed women surveyed...

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Prepare for Talent Wars

As the result of an intensifying war for IT talent, hiring managers and recruiters are watching carefully to make sure their own most valued employees aren't about...

It Professionals Can Have Great Careers at Suppliers
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It Professionals Can Have Great Careers at Suppliers

With thousands IT workers out of work in the UK and recent graduates finding it difficult to get their careers off the ground, the IT services sector is emerging...

Techdom's Talent Poaching Epidemic
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Techdom's Talent Poaching Epidemic

Competition for IT talent is fierce as the economy rebounds, with tech companies  battling over the engineers, designers, computer scientists, and executives who...

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Why Silicon Valley Immigrant Entrepreneurs Are Returning Home

Visa issues are forcing talented immigrant entrepreneurs to return to their home countries rather than stay in Silicon Valley. Instead of creating hundreds of jobs...
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