The tech industry pays big, and depending on where you live, it can pay even bigger. Although you might be comfortable living in a small town, moving to a bigger city can increase your career and personal opportunities. If you’re looking to get out of the old run-and-grind of your small town tech company, check… Read More »
The tech industry is ever changing—between advances in the cloud and cybersecurity alone, there seem to be jobs opening up all over the place and not enough people to fill them. That’s why it’s important to keep your skills up to date to become a leader in your industry, as new skills bring new opportunities.… Read More »
Certifications are not just nice on paper, they provide ample opportunity for employees to refine—or even build—skills. However, not all certifications are created equal and it pays to narrow down which ones truly add value, especially for busy IT project managers. So, what certifications are most valuable to an IT Project Manager? What certifications can… Read More »
Job hunting, like campaigning, is about connecting with the decision makers and convincing them that you have the right background, acumen and energy to get the job done. With two year election cycles, it feels that we are being exposed to never ending political campaigns. Some campaigns bring out interesting candidates and ideas, and some… Read More »
Pulling together and updating your resume can be a daunting and sometimes intimidating task, but it doesn’t have to be. Below are the top five simple and easy resume tips to make sure your resume gets noticed by the right people! Make sure your current position and objective statement (yes make sure you have an… Read More »
Most newly minted managers find the transition from technician to manager to be considerably more difficult than imagined. The job duties are more complex than anticipated. Conflicts may arise. Projects frequently get delayed. And in the worst cases, morale issues develop and turnover escalates. What went wrong? And more importantly, how can you prevent these… Read More »
You know the old saying, “when the going gets tough, the tough become successful”? Okay, well that may not be the exact saying but nonetheless it’s true. Even though our economy has hit a few rough patches the past year or two, some people continue to be extremely successful. So how can you mirror that… Read More »