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IT Careers: Survive the Recession and Land a New Job

The days when a decent resume could get you into the right position are long gone. Times are tough now, so get ahead of the game with this comprehensive career guide from CIO.com. Covering everything...

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Mentorship key for women in IT, says Collaborate panel

Mentors and sponsors can play a key role in helping women advance their careers in IT, said members of a panel discussion at the Collaborate 11 Oracle user conference.read more

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How to fire people the right way

When Roy Bostock, the chairman of Yahoo's board of directors, fired Carol Bartz over the phone last month, the company's cold handling of the termination was widely regarded as an example of how not to...

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Your IT career: Making time for continuing education and career development

Demanding full-time jobs, often coupled with hectic family responsibilities, prevent many IT professionals from pursuing the continuing education and professional development programs they need to...

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8 ways to stay relevant and advance your IT career

In today's economy, it's important to stay current in your industry. Keeping up with the latest trends and technologies is important if you already have a job, and it can be crucial if you are looking...

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Spotlight hot skills on your resume

One of the most daunting tasks in a job search is devising a resume that's going to get you past that first cut. To do that, though, you have to know what the hiring manager really wants.read more

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IT resume makeover: Moving your job search to the senior level

Your resume is your most powerful tool when trying to market yourself to IT employers. Are you doing everything you can to effectively communicate your message to them?read more

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Career advice that will change your life

IT professionals to share career advice that changed the way they work. read more

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5 LinkedIn tips for resigning from your job gracefully

How you handle your last days at a company can cast a lasting impression on your professional reputation. Here are the dos and donts of leaving, plus tips for tying up loose ends on LinkedIn.read more

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How to avoid the job hopper label

Some employers are suspicious of people who have too many stints of one year or less (a.k.a. job hoppers). Hiring managers and career coaches weigh in on how to best handle this delicate topic.read more

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IT Resume Makeover: Making the military-to-civilian transition

Making the move from the military to a corporate IT leadership role can be difficult. Don't make it harder on yourself by showcasing the wrong skills.read more

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Do's and don'ts of summer resume writing

Summer is not a bad time to spruce up your resume, especially with recent reports sending mostly positive signals about the hiring outlook.read more

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IT hiring: Your text resume is soooo last century

Tim Ondrey has glimpsed the future of the job-search market, and it's going multimedia.read more

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7 IT mistakes that will get you fired

It's hard to get a good job in IT these days, but it's all too easy to lose one.read more

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IT Resume Makeover: How to showcase your strengths

Your resume needs to be more than a description of the roles you previously held. It needs to tell the story of you. Learn what it takes to showcase the skills that will get you hired.read more

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