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Top 10 networking certifications
Top 10 networking certifications Certification requirements continue to evolve as the networking world changes. Having both open-source and vendor-specific skills is crucial. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) The (ISC)2 CISSP certification is a globally recognized standard that indicates an IT professional’s knowledge in the field of information security. The program covers risk management, the cloud,…
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Systems Engineers in Demand, Command High Pay
You may not have noticed, but systems engineering is a promising career choice. In 2009, it was rated No. 1 out of the Top 50 careers in terms of salary and growth prospects over the next 10 years by CNNMoney.com and Payscale.com. Right now in May 2010, the average wage for a systems engineer is…
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10 Great IT Job Search Books
10 Great IT Job Search Books ACE the IT Resume: Resumes and Cover Letters to Get You Hired No Title Ace the IT Interview No Title Programming Interviews Exposed: Secrets to Landing Your Next Job No Title 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions No Title IT Security Interviews Exposed: Secrets to Landing Your…
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Tech Finance Chiefs Express Optimism on Jobs and Economy
Accounting firm Grant Thornton recently surveyed 496 chief financial officers on a number of economic and business topics. Of the nearly 500 financial executives, 53 of them worked for technology companies. Tech CFOs were more positive across the board. The 53 in that group were feeling pretty decent about their budgets and hiring, but don’t…
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Assigned Reading Best Books for Channel Sales
Assigned Reading Best Books for Channel Sales Selling technology is never easy. The cream of the crop within the channel typically hone their skills by synthesizing years of experience in the field, industry insider advice at conferences and meetings and many pages of reading material from experts who’ve seen it all and sold it all.…
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IT Jobs on Upswing, But IT Pros Should Look Out Ahead
IT jobs grew by 8,800 in April, according to figures released by the U.S. Department of Labor in April, representing the largest net monthly job gain for IT since the Wall Street financial crisis began. But hang on a minute before you draw that big sigh of relief. While IT employment analysis firm Foot Partners…
