If you’re a tech worker looking for a new gig, you benefit from being in demand. However, searching for a new IT gig can be long and excruciating if you need to use your time wisely. Efficient job seekers know that certain activities are better investments of time and energy than others. If you want...
Previously, failed IT projects were high-priced flops, taking way too long and going way over budget. Those setbacks still occur, but IT failure today is often quite different than in the past thanks to Agile, devops, continuous delivery and the emergence of fail-fast practices. These methodologies help minimize the odds of projects going stunningly awry,...
For job seekers in any profession, the interview process can seem annoying and perplexing. You send an application in, and it goes into this black box, which may or may not produce a response. Conversely, recruiters and hiring managers try to find the best people for their open positions. There are things they like to...
The first month at a new job is the most vital because it can set the tone for your overall time with an employer. Thankfully, establishing your reputation with a new company is something other than rocket science. It takes dedication and preparation, as well as some awareness. Consider the following tips if you’re looking...
A resume is supposed to convince a potential employer that you are the best candidate for the job, and if you submit a resume that reads like a bland list of skills and experiences, you’re not doing yourself any favors. An effective way to make your resume more compelling is to incorporate elements of storytelling....
In 1973, scientist Jack Nilles collected a multidisciplinary team of researchers to determine the business potential of what he called “telecommuting” and see its effect on productivity. More recently, this groundbreaking work has taken Nilles and his colleagues worldwide to advise governments on effective ways to use remote and hybrid work models. The original project...
Warning: A new vulnerability (CVE-2022-47966) can allow attackers to gain high, system-level access without authentication. CVE-2022-47966 represents a significant enterprise threat by impacting products like ServiceDesk Plus, Active Directory 360, and more. The vulnerability is now publicly available and allows attackers to access a system via remote code execution and gain control without the need...
There’s nothing more important in the tech industry than securing and retaining the best possible talent. Unfortunately, your company is not the only one that understands that, so you’re all vying for the same candidates. In a tight technical talent market, how can you avoid skills gaps and beat the competition to the best people?...
The internet and technology have allowed many people to do their job remotely, from a neighborhood café to a home office or even at the beach. Remote work isn’t going anywhere. It will become even more popular as companies realize the benefits of leveraging a remote workforce. Research shows that remote workers cost less because they...
If preparing for a project manager interview, you should expect the standard questions about strengths and weaknesses. Still, you should also be ready to answer questions about the position. The hardest part about being a project manager is dealing with difficult interpersonal situations. Sometimes, a project doesn’t succeed as it should. Sometimes, you can’t give...
Technology is completely disrupting the way that work is done, and a big part of that disruption has been the rise of remote work. Add a global pandemic to that, and businesses have had to immediately adapt to a new way of getting the job done. While the standard 8-hour shift worked Monday through Friday...
Whether out of desire or necessity, many people are foregoing traditional full-time employment in favor of contracted consultant work. Going this route means you are your boss, which can be both a blessing and a curse. It means you must be your own marketing, finance, and human resources departments. It also means you need to...
