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- Job-hopping may be detrimental to your career
- Many tech leaders job-hopped during the dot-com fervor, but this strategy has now fallen into disfavor. Find out why you should think twice before making a job move.What would you do if another company made a mouthwatering job offer—a 25 percent salary hike, stock, deep retirement plan, bonuses, a hefty...
- Technical articles 2002-03-20
- Trade shows are a career-building gold mine
- In this edition of Tech Watch, Bob Weinstein discusses an often-overlooked job-hunting resource: trade shows. Many exhibitors are hungry for new employees, so the admission fee could be a smart investment in your career.Thanks to a booming economy and a shortage of technology workers, IT trade shows are more important...
- Technical articles 2000-12-06
- Purchasing careers go high-tech
- Still think that a "purchasing agent" is removed from IT? In this week's Tech Watch, columnist Bob Weinstein discusses the evolution of the purchasing agent from pencil-and-paper job to high-tech position.The archaic job title of “purchasing agent” immediately conjures up images of a dull and boring career. But like many...
- Technical articles 2000-10-11
- Switching IT gears: It's easier than you think
- Don't like what you're doing? In this Tech Watch, columnist Bob Weinstein writes about two IT pros who changed jobs and jump-started their careers. What can you learn from their experiences? A lot.Twenty-five years ago, Richard Donofrio never would have guessed he would swerve from programming into technical sales. And...
- Technical articles 2000-06-28
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- Career issues hit home with members
- From looking at TechRepublic columnist Bob Weinstein's most popular 2001 columns, it's obvious that CIOs and IT leaders are interested in career and job advancement issues--from coping with a layoff to spotting management talent.2001 was a rough year for the economy. Tech workers were hit especially hard when the dot-com...
- Technical articles 2002-01-09
- Blood, sweat, and tears: One man's ascent up the corporate ladder
- Alteon Websystems executive Joe Booker has found that there are no shortcuts or gimmicks to achieving success in management. Find out how Booker shattered the glass ceiling.Joe Booker could write a book about how he scaled the corporate ladder, but he insists few people would want to hear about it....
- Technical articles 2000-02-09
- Working for more than money: IT and the nonprofit sector
- While their salaries still aren't at the corporate level, nonprofits offer high-tech workers the satisfaction of knowing that they're working for a greater cause. Here are some of the high and low points of working for a nonprofit.Why have IT workers traditionally avoided working for nonprofit organizations? According to Daniel...
- Technical articles 2000-03-29
- Landing a job as a Microsoft consultant
- Before Igor Leybovich even came to the United States, he had dreamed of becoming a Microsoft consultant. Now that he's done it, he recalls the anxiety of the interview process and offers some advice for potential Microsoft candidates.When Igor Leybovich was studying computer science at Kiev State University, he dreamed...
- Technical articles 2000-06-07
- Pros and cons of psychological testing
- You've always hated standardized tests, and now your prospective employer wants you to take one—this one measuring your personality. In this week's Tech Watch, Bob Weinstein discusses your options.What do you do if a potential employer asks you to take a personality or psychological test as a condition of employment?Sorry,...
- Technical articles 2000-11-22
- Marketing beer and technology is the same
- In this week's Tech Watch, Bob Weinstein discusses what it takes to make the transition from the business of consumer products to the business of technology. You have to be quick on your feet to do it successfully.James Taylor—who doesn’t play guitar and can’t sing a note—has proven that you...
- Technical articles 2000-11-01
- Job fairs offer new opportunities for old pros
- If you think job fairs are valuable only for recent college graduates, think again. In this week's Tech Watch, columnist Bob Weinstein explains how job fairs have changed and offers tips on how even old pros can cash in on new opportunities.If you think job fairs are designed only for...
- Technical articles 2000-08-02
- The pros and cons of relocation
- As a CIO, there's a high probability that at some point in your career, you'll be asked to relocate. Bob Weinstein talks to two IT pros who describe their experiences relocating and offer guidance to those on the move.What would you say if your boss called you into his or...
- Technical articles 2000-04-06
- Career advice from the trenches
- You can read all the career books and enlist professional counseling, but the best advice always comes from peers. Learn what TechRepublic members told columnist Bob Weinstein are the top factors in IT management and career success.When it comes to managing your career, advice from the lofty pulpits of management...
- Technical articles 2002-08-28
- Job-hopping may not be your best move
- If you've been staying on the job only long enough to grab a better offer from another employer, watch out. You could come up short in the long run. In this week's TechWatch, columnist Bob Weinstein discusses the hazards of jumping from job to job.Regardless of which survey you’re looking...
- Technical articles 2000-09-27
- Asking the right questions can help guide your career
- Have you ever sat through a long meeting without asking a question? If so, you may be missing a good opportunity to improve your business performance. Columnist Bob Weinstein shows you how asking good questions can boost your career.Consider how many questions you ask every day. Questions are so much...
- Technical articles 2001-07-18
- Balancing work and family is tough going
- Juggling family and work is tough for everyone, and sometimes it can be even more difficult for IT pros who face long workdays and tight project deadlines. But columnist Bob Weinstein believes a balance can be struck through planning and hard work.Young couples or single parents juggling work responsibilities and...
- Technical articles 2002-01-02
- Pairing technical and business skills is key to success of tomorrow?s entrepreneurs
- As a tightening economy puts more rigorous demands on business, the most successful entrepreneurs will be those who combine technical and managerial skills. In this Tech Watch, Bob Weinstein promotes the advantages of teaching this combo early on.It’s no secret that business and technical skills are a magical combination. However,...
- Technical articles 2001-03-14
- Job reclassification: Bane or benefit?
- If you've survived a layoff, don't assume that you've escaped the effects of your firm?s cost-cutting efforts. Job reclassification often occurs in the wake of staff reductions. Some TechRepublic members relay how reclassification affected them.So you survived the latest and purportedly last round of staff reductions. You feel terrible for...
- Technical articles 2001-06-19
- Will working abroad boost your career?
- Have you ever pondered the career benefits of working abroad? In this article, Bob Weinstein talks to U.S.-based IT pros who worked in Asia and South America about culture shock, opportunities, and the demands of working in a foreign land.Farley Blackman didn’t have to think twice about whether he wanted...
- Technical articles 2000-10-30
- 'Profit-and-loss' strategy can help you manage your career
- According to columnist Bob Weinstein, today's IT pros should be using a profit-and-loss strategy to move up the ladder. See why he says career development should involve sharpening trendspotting skills and working hard to increase professional value.Some believe that the secret to building a successful technology business is creating “valuable”...
- Technical articles 2002-01-09
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