Career News and Advice

DiceTV: Do It All and Suffer the Consequences

If your life story was a made-for-TV movie, would you be the one knocking down your teammates so you could catch the ball and run it into the end zone? Every single time? Think you're impressing Cat? Not really.

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Posted at 09:31AM Jul 29, 2009 in DiceTV  |  Comments[7]

DiceTV: The Art of the Phone Interview

Ah, the quick-death elimination round of the phone interview. It's your chance to get your foot in the door with that company you really want to work for. But no pressure. So, how do ace a phone interview? Cat's got some guidance.

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Posted at 11:31AM Jul 22, 2009 in DiceTV  |  Comments[26]

DiceTV: Feds Focus on IT Security Skills

In May, the White House released a cyberspace policy review that proposed a number of measures to bolster security. Thereport recommends investment in processes, technologies, and infrastructure that will help prevent security breaches and other incidents.So: Where will the government invest? Will new jobs be created? Who'll get them?

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Posted at 01:48PM Jul 14, 2009 in DiceTV  |  Comments[17]

DiceTV:A Career with Uncle Sam?

If you've been laid off from the private sector, a government job can sure sound good. After all, federal job security and benefits are hard to beat. But if you've always worked in the business world, you should prepare for a significantly different culture. For one thing, IT professionals need to possess both patience and adaptability if they're going to succeed in the federal work force.

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Posted at 09:28AM Jul 01, 2009 in DiceTV  |  Comments[34]

DiceTV: Survival Hint - Meet Your Deadlines

What employers today really want is to know you can be trusted to do what you say you'll do. One of the best ways to build your credibility is simple: Meet your deadlines.

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Posted at 10:55AM Jun 24, 2009 in DiceTV  |  Comments[4]

DiceTV: Protect Your Identity During Your Job Search

If you're unemployed and searching for a job, having your identity stolen or receiving scam job offers just adds insult to injury. Fortunately, recruiting was one of the first businesses to move online, and the industry's experience means it's a pretty safe place to operate. Still, you should always be on guard against identity theft.

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Posted at 06:17AM Jun 17, 2009 in DiceTV  |  Comments[1]

Who You Calling a Prima Donna?

People who think they're entitled to preferential treatment are more likely to get into workplace conflicts, and less likely to enjoy their job. How do you deal with them? Cat takes off the gloves.

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Posted at 11:18AM Jun 10, 2009 in DiceTV  |  Comments[0]

Dice TV: Finding IT Jobs in the Stimulus Plan

The government's stimulus plan is meant to re-employ or retain some 3.5 million people. One hundred and eleven billion dollars is allocated to the plan's "infrastructure and science" category. So, it certainly seems IT people will have opportunities in there somewhere.

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Posted at 12:51PM Jun 03, 2009 in DiceTV  |  Comments[0]

DiceTV: Tune Up Your Grammar

Miss Cat says you'd better pay attention to grammar when writing your resume. Mistakes can lead HR and hiring managers to suspect you're uneducated, lack good communication skills or don't pay enough attention to detail. Those are bad things.

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Posted at 02:44PM May 20, 2009 in DiceTV  |  Comments[6]

DiceTV: Negotiation Tips for IT Boomerangs

Negotiating compensation can be intimidating, especially if you've been out of the job market for awhile. While it's true flexibility can help you land a job, don't sell yourself short. Looking to jump in? Here's how to get ready.

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Posted at 11:50AM May 13, 2009 in DiceTV  |  Comments[10]

DiceTV: Growing Job Descriptions - And What to do About Them

Have you noticed how companies can merge job roles with the speed it takes to collapse ten servers into one virtual machine? Nowadays, companies want database administrators who can code, software architects who can sell, or security specialists who can program. All this makes it tough for them to find someone to hire - and hard for candidates to get in the door.

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Posted at 10:53AM May 06, 2009 in DiceTV  |  Comments[2]

DiceTV: Finding the Right Mentor

To really develop your career, you need more than technical expertise, and more than online courses, college classes or the latest, buzziest business book. You need judgment, wisdom, a knack for taking appropriate actions and making good decisions. In short, you need a mentor.

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Posted at 12:47PM Apr 29, 2009 in DiceTV  |  Comments[2]

DiceTV: Is Management for You?

One day, your manager asks you to lunch. Over sushi and miso soup, he tells you he's being transferred to another office, and the area vice president has asked for replacement recommendations. He wants to recommend you. Now what?

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Posted at 03:00PM Apr 23, 2009 in DiceTV  |  Comments[1]

DiceTV: Surviving Dog-Eat-Dog Competition

Global competition, downsizing and the constant need to acquire new technical knowledge all contribute to the frenetic pace and competitive nature of the modern tech workplace. For IT professionals who aren't invigorated by competitive conditions, the solution is to change themselves or their surroundings.

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Posted at 11:44AM Apr 15, 2009 in DiceTV  |  Comments[0]

Is There an R in Your Future?

As the use of open source software becomes more prevalent in business, government and academia, the R programming language is fast becoming the platform of choice for statisticians, data analysts and research scientists.

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Posted at 01:42PM Apr 08, 2009 in DiceTV  |  Comments[9]