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Technically Speaking - High-Tech in High Demandby Romke de Haan and Carly Rubach - Feb, 2013 Romke de Haan, Partner of Spreenkler, tells us about the rising demand for creative, high-tech jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects a 21.7 percent employment growth for Web developers between 2010 and 2020, and also projects a 27.6 percent employment growth for software developers between 2010 and 2020, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. During that time period, about 143,800 jobs will ne... |
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Five Tips for Writing a Killer CIO Resume by Jean Cummings - Feb, 2012 The top technology authority in an organization can be the CIO (Chief Information Officer), CTO (Chief Technology Officer),VP of IT (Vice President of Information Technology) or one of the newer hybrid titles that emphasizes leadership in both the business and technology organizations. What aspects of your role do you want to emphasize in your CIO resume? How much do you want to emphasize your technology credentials versus... |
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Be a Standout! by Rob Taub - Sep, 2009 These are not average times; and for that reason, companies are not looking for “average” people. That makes sense. So you need to be a “Standout”, and it may be easier than you think. Here, think about this: You go and get more education and additional credentials thinking “I’ll be more marketable” and get back to the business of job searching and you still find yourself in line with 100's if not 1000's of potential job ... |
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Finding the Best Value on Certification Exam Vouchers by Randall Olson - Jul, 2009 Professional certification is a key to success in the information technology profession. If you want to continue advancing in your IT career, you'll want to work on developing an impressive list of certifications to prove your skills to employers. Of course, keeping up with the latest IT certifications requires continual professional development activities and preparation for taking certification exams. When you're ready t... |
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Entry Level IT Certification for Career Success by Randall Olson - Aug, 2008 Are you planning a career in an IT occupation? If you want to be successful in the information technology field, it's very important to earn one or more professional certifications relevant to the type of job that you hope to get. Whether you want to work in technical support, networking, hardware installation, or in any other type of IT position, getting certified before you start looking for a job is a good career advancemen... |
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Is a Career in Information Technology Right for You? by Randall Olson - Mar, 2008 Do you enjoy setting up and troubleshooting computer systems and networks? If so, a career in the rapidly growing field of information technology could be ideal for you. There are many different types of job opportunities for skilled IT workers. Some of the most popular entry level positions include: software implementation and support, network technician, telephone technical support, and web development. Most large compani... |
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Certification Requirements for Beginning IT Professionals by Randall Olson - Aug, 2007 Those who are interested in going to work in the information technology field are probably aware that certifications are very important. When hiring IT workers, employers frequently look for candidates who have specific certifications. For entry-level positions, employers want to see certifications that validate that applicants truly have basic skills and an aptitude for IT work. Some companies will not even consider hi... |
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New Requirements for A+ Certification by Randall Olson - Aug, 2007 CompTIA’s A+ certification has long been recognized as the industry standard for vendor-neutral validation of entry-level computer hardware and software skills. As of July 2007, the certification examination requirements for A+ certification have been changed to reflect recent advances in technology and hiring practices. Earning A+ certification still requires earning passing scores on two different exams. However, the ... |
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Is High-tech Leaving Women Behind? by Teena Rose - Mar, 2006 With personal computers, cell phones, Blackberry’s and iPods, it seems there’s no stopping the world from going high-tech. The question is: are women coming along for the ride? The U.S. Department of Labor’s most recent report revealed that while high-tech jobs over the past decade have seen considerable growth, the gender disparity has remained higher than in the majority of the corporate world. The surge of software,... |
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Stressful Contexts for Turning Grief into Depression (Part 2 of 2) by Mark Gorkin - Mar, 2004 Part I of this series, "Good Grief: Is it Mourning or Is It Depression?" examined the fine line and conceptual confusions between grief and mood disorder. The essay also outlined the stages of grief. In the past two years, based on my workshops with reorganized and unemployed professionals in career transition, here are seven bio-psychosocial dynamics and role contexts that may help differentiate natural grief from morbid ... |
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