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By Matthew Stern
| May 22, 2015
Ralph Lazaro accumulated more than a decade’s worth of hands-on computer experience in the U.S. Navy. But when he got out of the service and sent his resume around in search of civilian jobs, he was not getting calls back. His resume was missing one crucial element – certifications. CompTIA and its partner New Horizons were there to help.
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By CompTIA
| May 19, 2015
Waltzing into your boss’s office and asking him or her to pay for your certification exam might make you cringe with anxiety, but don’t worry. We’ve got all the research to show the benefits of your certification far outweighing the cost -- and an actionable letter expressing same.
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By CompTIA
| May 14, 2015
CompTIA has teamed with LinkedIn to make it easier for CompTIA certified IT professionals to add their credentials to their profiles.
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By CompTIA
| May 14, 2015
A certification is a symbolic achievement that makes a great addition to a resume, as well as a tangible addition to the development of an IT professional’s skill-set. With this in mind, CompTIA teamed with the International Data Corporation (IDC) to poll candidates, staff and employers in the IT industry to gauge job performance and quantify the value of certification.
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By Brian Sherman
| May 06, 2015
Small- to medium-sized businesses have tremendous ability to create jobs freely and, with the right mix of entrepreneurial spirit, ingenuity and hard work by all involved, grow exponentially in size and revenue. This makes them a great place for IT pros to get their start.
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By CompTIA
| April 28, 2015
Whether you’re answering panicked help desk calls from VPs, connecting a dozen offices into a single conference room or keeping priceless data away from cyber-terrorists, all you IT professionals are the superheroes of the business world. Sure, we don’t flip through comic books or sell out movie theaters to see what you do best, but there is a popular group of people whose adventures and feats mimic those occurring all over the IT industry: The Avengers.
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By Matthew Stern
| April 24, 2015
CompTIA A+ gave Robert Vance his start in IT, and returned his work-life balance to a point where he could once again enjoy his native New Orleans; as he describes it, “the music capital of the world.”
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By Emily Matzelle
| April 17, 2015
So you want a career in IT. Maybe it’s because you know the technology industry is growing; in 2014, the U.S. tech industry added 129,600 jobs for a total of 6.5 million. Or maybe it’s because you know IT pays well; on average, tech industry workers continue to be well compensated for their specialized skills, earning 102 percent more than the average private sector worker. Or maybe you’re looking for a career and not just a job; job security in IT is as reliable as it’s ever been. Whatever the reason, it takes attitude and aptitude to get your foot in the door. Here’s how you can do the work, get your certification and brand yourself for the job you want.
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By Natalie Hope McDonald
| April 10, 2015
The tech industry never stops evolving. And as the pace of innovation accelerates, certain subsets within the industry stand out as particularly significant, especially IT.
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By CompTIA
| April 03, 2015
For National High Five Day, we’re giving props to CompTIA CertMaster. Now, CertMaster may sound like an intimidating, fearsome supervillain. And, in a sense, it is—it’s superpowered when taking on CompTIA certification exams. But for IT professionals like yourself looking to get certified, CertMaster is a true superstar sidekick. Here are five reasons why:
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