IT Career News

  • Experienced IT Pro Finds Renewed Confidence through CertMaster

    Jason Ward has worked in IT his entire adult life, having earned his first CompTIA certification – CompTIA A+ – in 2004. But in the 11 years since that certification, a lot has changed in the IT world. So when he returned to earn his CompTIA Security+ certification in May 2015, the network engineer did so with help from perhaps the biggest of these new developments – CompTIA CertMaster.
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  • Once Unable To Get Hired In IT, IT-Ready Grad Now Sees Nothing But Opportunities

    Growing up in a working-class family in Smalltown, Iowa — as he calls it — William Krajicek Jr. found satisfaction working with his hands. But he found a career through IT-Ready and CompTIA A+.
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  • Five Pieces of Tech from the Terminator Movies That Are Real Today

    Just as Terminator: Genisys hits theaters, we took a look at how much technology speculated about in the Terminator movies has become a reality in 2015.
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  • Vector Technology Institute Helps Jamaican IT Pros Flourish

    These days, wireless Internet permeates major Jamaican cities and smartphones are a common sight. Jamaica’s tech sector is growing. But the IT industry is not immune to the economic realities of life in a country where the rate of exchange with the U.S. dollar is around 100 to 1, and a country that is just now beginning to recover from 2008’s worldwide economic downturn. That's where Vector comes in.
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  • Fuji Xerox Gets Equipped Via CompTIA

    Fuji Xerox is known world-wide for its equipment; the latest, high-tech printers and production workflow software. But lesser known is the company’s shift from mere machine provider to full scale information and communication technology giant – in part thanks to CompTIA’s internationally recognized certification program.
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  • Five-Time CompTIA Certificant Views Volunteering as a Subject Matter Expert ‘Two-Way Learning’

    Working with fellow IT professionals is always a learning process for Tim Niles, who takes in all the different viewpoints, opinions and knowledge of his fellow SMEs. It’s part of what helps him convince his bosses to allow him the time-off to volunteer. At the same time, he’s contributing his own skills and knowledge to designing the exams, to help shape the future of IT.
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  • CompTIA Certifications Central in Father’s Pursuit of Growth

    There are many 10-year-old kids who take an early interest in computers. But Luis Santana’s love of technology has carried him through adulthood, fatherhood and professional success. Not content to rest on his laurels, however, the technical support specialist continues to look for the next CompTIA certification—and all the opportunity that comes with it.
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  • US News Reveals 100 Best Jobs – IT Jobs are Top Contenders

    The news is out – IT is one of the hottest career paths on the market today. U.S. News’ top 100 jobs list compiles the best jobs in the U.S. based on job growth, salary, hiring demand, employment rate, stress level and work-life balance. While a diverse range of jobs span the list, from dental hygienist to sales representative, three out of the top ten jobs are in IT. This is yet another sure indicator that the IT sector is growing by leaps and bounds – and it’s looking for talented workers to fill all these newly added positions.
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  • Four Reasons HR Execs Love Certifications

    When hiring for IT, there are readily identifiable resume listings – certifications – that can help HR execs make a selection quickly. Those hiring for IT positions love certifications for a range of reasons. Here are four.
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  • CompTIA Scores Well in Annual Certification Survey

    IT offers good salaries even in otherwise difficult economic times, and it’s a well-established fact that certification is a differentiator for employers in the crowded but booming IT job market. In the world of certification, CompTIA is a name that carries a lot of heft. Just how well CompTIA certifications play with employers is something that Certification Magazine’s “Annual Salary Survey” illustrates with hard data.
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