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By James Stanger
| May 31, 2017
Employers and recruiters value IT certifications, but do you know why? CompTIA's James Stanger presents research findings that explain why certifications are important to your career.
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By Angela M. Saylor
| May 26, 2017
When a customer calls the help desk to report a connectivity issue, the answer may not necessarily be a server error. Angela M. Saylor shares a recent experience she had in helping a customer get back online.
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By Nate Teplow
| May 24, 2017
Selecting an employer in the technology field can be challenging, especially for young professionals. It's easy to get distracted by the perks rather than focusing on the value offered by the organization and the role. Ask yourself these five questions to see if the company you're interviewing with is right for you.
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By Natalie Hope McDonald
| May 22, 2017
When a ransomware attack shut down computer systems from the United Kingdom to China last week, the two big questions on everyone’s mind were how it happened and what can be done to prevent the next attack. Three IT experts offer advice about how to increase security and decrease vulnerabilities.
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By Emily Matzelle
| May 19, 2017
After graduating from Creating IT Futures IT-Ready program and earning CompTIA A+, Mai Yia Vue was offered a position as a help desk specialist for U.S. Bank in Minneapolis. Nine months into her first IT job, we checked in to learn about her job and her plans for the future.
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By Teresa Sears
| May 17, 2017
If you took an earlier version of CompTIA A+ or have heard about it from people who did, you may be surprised to learn everything that it now covers. Here are five things you may not know about CompTIA A+ that help IT pros gain a foundational knowledge to launch their careers.
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By Debra B. McCraw
| May 15, 2017
If you like to scope out vulnerabilities in your network and stop cybercriminals in their tracks, then cybersecurity analyst may be a good next step for you. Keep reading to learn what a cybersecurity analyst does and how to get there.
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By Ann Batko
| May 12, 2017
You may be thinking about getting an IT certification to help launch or boost your career. Or perhaps your employer requires you to be certified. Whatever the reason, if you want or need to get IT certified, it can be hard to know where to begin. That’s why we created CompTIA A+ On-Ramp.
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By Debra B. McCraw
| May 10, 2017
You may be wondering whether or not CompTIA A+ is worth it, so we asked people who already have it, “What has CompTIA A+ done for you?”
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By Charles Eaton
| May 08, 2017
What makes the best player on an IT team? While the NBA and its fans debate who should be the MVP in basketball, Charles Eaton gives you the top three traits of tech MVPs.
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