Career News and Advice
Friday's News: Silicon Valley's Spending Money. And That Means?
If you're reading tea leaves for some inkling of the economy's direction - and that's kind of a national sport these days - here's something: Silicon Valley companies are starting to buy venture-backed firms again, and they're having to pay more for them.
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Posted at 10:37AM Nov 13, 2009 in Blog | Comments[0]
Working Hard without a Paycheck
The most effective job
seekers treat their search as a full-time job: They work specific hours
and strive to meet daily activity goals. If you're out of work, follow
these tips to stay focused and get back on the payroll quickly.
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Posted at 08:01AM Nov 12, 2009 in Blog | Comments[0]
Thursday's News: Interested in a Green Job that Pays $30 an Hour?
There's a broad range of occupations within the green industry so there's likely a job for you no matter what your interest and skills. What's even better is they pay $30 an hour. Meanwhile, it's been a bad week for tech workers as Applied Materials plans to cut 1,500 jobs.
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Posted at 08:00AM Nov 12, 2009 in Blog | Comments[0]
Wednesday's News: It's a Good Time to Be a Blackberry Developer
Application developers typically have considered the BlackBerry platform to be more of a challenge to develop for than, say, Apple's iPhone OS, but Blackberry executives say that is changing. Plus, how one CIO selects the right IT candidates for her organization.
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Posted at 09:02AM Nov 11, 2009 in Blog | Comments[0]
IBM Wants Its Workforce to Stay Healthy
Perhaps you're getting tired of the health
care debate, but here's one piece of news from the world of IT that's worth
pondering. eWeek says IBM is getting generous with health care
for its workforce, and the move is paying off.
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Posted at 09:27AM Nov 10, 2009 in Blog | Comments[0]
Thoughts on Breaking Bad News to Your Boss
Faced with a mistake made by your boss, you have a distinct advantage:
You know him. Unlike a job seeker who's trying to navigate an
uncomfortable situation in the middle of a bunch of strangers, you're
going to have a certain comfort level about what will, or won't, fly
with the person you're working for.
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Posted at 09:02AM Nov 10, 2009 in Blog | Comments[0]
Tuesday's News: Jobs Cuts at Sprint, Electronic Arts
More layoffs in the tech sector as Sprint and Electronic Arts announce cuts. Meanwhile, $3 billion has gone into tech and telecom stimulus efforts - but the payoff in jobs is far from clear.
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Posted at 09:00AM Nov 10, 2009 in Blog | Comments[0]
Hardware Spending Up; IT Jobs? Not So Much
Yes, there's talk about more IT spending, but buying more hardware doesn't necessarily mean hiring more technical staff to run it. In other words: The outlook's still unsettled.
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Posted at 09:10AM Nov 09, 2009 in Blog | Comments[0]
Monday's News: What's Required for Career Change
If you want to make a career change, you'd better be self-disciplined. Plus, preparing for long-term unemployment.
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Posted at 09:02AM Nov 09, 2009 in Blog | Comments[0]
Cool Solutions for Hot Tech
Do you have a problem with overheating laptops? Well, a physics professor has solution: a new device that will help conserve all that wasted energy.
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Posted at 10:59AM Nov 06, 2009 in Blog | Comments[0]
Demand Rises for IT Temps
IT job seekers are starting to worry that prolonged unemployment will further hurt their chances of finding a permanent position. One way to keep your skills sharp is to work contract gigs.
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Posted at 10:54AM Nov 06, 2009 in Blog | Comments[0]
Friday's News: The Advantages of Being a Mature Worker
No doubt, age discrimination is an issue when looking for a job, but the trick is to highlight the advantages of being a mature worker during a job interview. Plus, unemployment tops 10 percent.
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Posted at 10:09AM Nov 06, 2009 in Blog | Comments[0]
The Recession's Impact on Employee-Boss Relationships
Has the recession changed your relationship with your boss? It matters. Almost all workers think their relationship with their boss is more important or as important to their job satisfaction.
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Posted at 10:26AM Nov 05, 2009 in Blog | Comments[0]
Thursday's News: Interview Questions That Will Make You Feel Stupid
How many golf balls can fit in a bus? How much should you charge to wash all the windows in Seattle? Believe it or not, these are some of the questions Google asks during job interviews.
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Posted at 09:01AM Nov 05, 2009 in Blog | Comments[0]
Safe Ways to Validate Your Performance
You expect to be asked for references, but think twice before furnishing an employer with a copy of your performance review. So, what do you do if they ask?
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Posted at 09:56AM Nov 04, 2009 in Blog | Comments[0]