IT continues to grow and expand with new technologies to meet the needs of the business. New skills and an expanded knowledge in existing skills will be needed to drive IT in 2010 and beyond. For those looking to keep their skill sets fresh it is a good idea to learn what skills are in demand. Some skills continue to be in demand year after year so some in the list are no surprise. As … [Read more...]
Formulas for Success
We all want to be successful at our jobs and move up the company ladder. There are many examples out there of a “formula for success”. However no single one is going to be enough to advance your career. Simply stated hard work, self-improvement, a strong work ethic and passion for your work will get your further than any formula. But there are “formulas” you can use that will enhance your … [Read more...]
How Passion For Your Job Can Lead To Success
If you want to be successful at your job and move up the company ladder you need to be passionate about your work. You need to be motivated and driven to be the best you can be regardless of your job or your work. Passion, drive, motivation, zeal, call it what you want it is the self-driven attitude about your job and your work that can help lead you down the path to success. Over the … [Read more...]
IT Contract Work Has Full-Time Potential
If you have been trying to get a full-time IT position and have found few opportunities one option to try is contract work. Right now contract work may be your best option for landing a full-time position. A recent survey of CIOs across the United States revealed that nearly 73 percent think it is beneficial to bring in prospective employees on a contract basis before hiring them in full-time … [Read more...]
Learn From Experts Jack and Suzy Welch Reality TV Style
Jack and Suzy Welsh are coauthors of the No.1 best-seller “Winning” and its companion volume, “Winning: The Answers”. Currently they write a column together on management topics for BusinessWeek Magazine. Now legendary business gurus Jack and Suzy Welch provide expert business advice to Fortune 500 executives in an all-new online business show airing today at … [Read more...]
How To Develop Your IT Career Plan and Why You Should Do It
A career development plan is an important part of being able to advance your career, increase your salary and become a more valuable asset to your company. You may not need a MBA, but education is important as is professional development, management development and leadership development. IT jobs and careers in the IT industry increasingly require more training and skills. Soft skills such as … [Read more...]
IT Certifications Improve Employment Opportunities
A recent survey by the IT Job Board revealed that 75 percent of recruiters believe that IT candidates with additional qualifications stand a better chance of securing a job. This finding was also supported by the candidate response, where 84 percent of IT professionals consider that holding industry certifications will improve their employment opportunities. And, a massive 87 percent of … [Read more...]
Configuresoft IT and Systems Expert Authors SANS ITIL Certification Course
Configuresoft, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise server configuration management solutions, today announced that Configuresoft Director of Corporate Strategy and recognized expert in IT configuration and systems architecture George Gerchow, ITIL, CISSP, CCNA, MCPS, SCP, has authored an intensive, accelerated course in ITIL for security management for the highly-regarded SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, … [Read more...]