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| September 07, 2012
Takeaway of the week is a nice and tidy summation of the key ingredients to a good IT job search: Know the value of the industry you're in and how many others hold it in high regard; learn some tips on how to remain relevant whether as a candidate on the outside looking in or working your way up from within; and, of course, the monetary value others place on your work, which in the IT world these days is not too shabby. Study: IT a Hot Do-Over Thought
Given the need to alter directions on that ...
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By Justyna La Pay
| September 04, 2012
Ultimate Knowledge Institute (UKI) and Examplify, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CompTIA, have partnered to develop the industry's first social media security exam and certification. The new Social Media Security Professional (SMSP) certification designates professionals with the knowledge and skills to safeguard sensitive information and prevent potentially devastating security breaches emerging from social media channels. The SMSP beta exam, powered by CompTIA, will be available starting Sept. ...
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By Janet Pinkerton
| September 03, 2012
John Mehrmann
The powers of technology and human motivation have been central to John Mehrmann's decades-long career. When he started as a service operations manager at Toshiba America Consumer Products in 1986, business was done via fax machine and maybe a personal AOL email account. Advancing to progressively more responsible roles within Toshiba's service operations, Mehrmann latched onto new technologies to develop websites, implement call centers, automate business processes, and integr ...
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By Jim Staats
| August 31, 2012
Takeaway of the week is how helpful it often is to step back and take stock of career decisions from a "big picture" perspective, whether that means an analytical career assessment tool or choosing the right resources to achieve that career goal in the first place. Then again, sometimes it all comes down to the money. CompTIA A+ Among 'Certifications That Deliver Career Advancement' CompTIA A+ is one of 12 certifications that delivers career advancement, according to CIO magazine. CompTIA A+, w ...
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By Kelsey Wieties
| August 29, 2012
As mobile computing and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies are on the rise in corporate environments, there is a growing demand for certified technicians with the knowledge to deliver services for Mac and/or iOS mobile devices such as the iPhone and iPad. According to Computerworld’s recent forecast survey looking at hiring trends in 2012, 61% of IT executives plan to hire people with skills in programming and application development, the area of mobility where companies will be focusing the ...
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By Jim Staats
| August 24, 2012
Takeaway of the week is that while it may not appear that way to long-term unemployed IT pros, the job market for experienced and highly-skilled technical professionals remains red hot without any signs of easing up - emphasis on the "highly-skilled" part. That's right, the skills gap remains a thing which explains why overseas outsourcing snaps up some roles and others don't always go to the most well-suited candidates. Finding the Needle in the Haystack Talk the tech talk. Trumpet the perks. G ...
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By Janet Pinkerton
| August 23, 2012
Jeremiah Gaches, Project HIRED Warrior Workforce client and decorated Army veteran, is now able to return to work in an office environment, thanks to support services from Project HIRED and its Wounded Warrior Workforce Service Dog Program. With the support of his canine partner, Rocky, Gaches now lives independently and holds a position through a Project HIRED AbilityOne contract for call center services at the Livermore, CA VA Medical facility.
Companies looking for qualified IT job appli ...
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By Brian Sherman
| August 17, 2012
Despite the experiences of many solution providers, some suggest that there isn't a real IT skills shortage, but a lack of key talent in the right location. Regardless of whose opinion you believe, the IT community needs to do a better job of inspiring youth and other industries' displaced workers to pursue a career in high tech. With the continually rising demand for service and support technicians, developers and integrators, many companies can't onboard new hires fast enough—and it's only ...
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By Jim Staats
| August 17, 2012
Takeaway of the week is a tidy set of suggestions to help the would-be IT job candidate: Expand your horizon from the technical know-how to "business 101" skills, be opinionated, flexible in your approach and cognizant of the big picture. Oh, and employers without fully-formed technical training programs? Your valued staff may not be yours for long. Five to Strive To reach the altitude of the rising stars of the IT industry, it takes a little bit more than rock-star coding. Knowing how to pro ...
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By Jim Staats
| August 10, 2012
Takeaway of the week is a bit of reinforcements of items previously mentioned in this space. Yes, politicians wrangle over cybersecurity legislation, but the end result could mean more money and perks for those with cyber skills. Yup, the looming cloud could spell doom for some traditional IT roles, but there might be a silver lining. And it's looking like Tony Bennett isn't the only one whose heart is in San Francisco. Security Pros, Your Country Wants - To Pay - You
As politicians metaphoric ...
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