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Communication skills for IT professionals: Do’s and don’ts
Reading Time: 3 minutes By Doug Paulo To advance your IT career, you need good technical abilities, but you also need good communication skills. Many accomplished IT professionals use accurate technical terminology to speak enthusiastically and in detail about a wide range of technological topics. While this is appropriate in a peer-to-peer setting or a job interview with…
Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking to Change the Direction of Your Career
Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you ever let an opportunity at work pass you by because you believe you lack the skills or knowledge to do a good job? If you have answered this question with a yes, then you might actually be undermining your career due to negative thinking. As Curt Rosengren explains in his U.S. News article titled “How…
Ask These Four Questions To Determine If You’re Ready For Promotion
Reading Time: 2 minutes Have you been in your current management position for a few years? Then you might be thinking of moving up, especially if you ultimately aspire to a leadership position within your company. However, before talking to your supervisor about a possible promotion, it’s advisable to first perform a self-assessment to determine if you’re really…
Pathways to Success in Research & Development
Reading Time: 3 minutes By Harvey Yau Perhaps you are just starting out in your first scientific job, or maybe you have been working in the industry for a couple of years. Regardless of where you are in your career, sooner or later, you will be presented with opportunities and choices that can have a long-lasting impact on…
Top gig positions for tech and IT
Reading Time: 3 minutes By Doug Paulo Thanks to the rise of the gig economy and the high demand for tech skills, there are increasingly more opportunities for IT professionals to engage in short-term projects. Gigs offer a good way to supplement your income while acquiring skills and experience that can help you advance your career. The following…
Work-Life Balance Advice For New Parents
Reading Time: 2 minutes Welcoming a new life into the world is a profoundly beautiful and life-changing experience for any couple. Yet many new parents find themselves worrying about being able to maintain their professional performance while still giving their family the love and attention they deserve. Fortunately, with the following insights and some planning, it’s possible to…
The best jobs for your personality type
Reading Time: 2 minutes If you’re a young person thinking about your future career, you’re probably drawn to a specific industry such as IT or healthcare based on your skills and interest. However, before pursuing any training for a specific occupation or applying for a job, it’s important to first determine whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert…
Tips for avoiding job scams
Reading Time: 2 minutes Are you looking for a telecommute job? If you are, then this article is for you. Because while more and more companies are looking for remote workers, there are also a growing number of employment scams that can cost you money, your credit, your reputation, and even your identity! Job scams rank no. 3 on…
Email templates for common workplace situations
Reading Time: 2 minutes Do you ever get the sinking feeling that your inbox is filling up with messages you need to reply to—but you just don’t have time? Perhaps whenever you try to compose an email, you get a bad case of writer’s block. Or maybe you frequently receive the same types of emails—and you just want…
How to Turn an Office Cookout into a Personal Career Booster
Reading Time: 2 minutes Is your boss hosting an office cookout to celebrate the beginning of summer with your entire team? Or perhaps you and your colleagues decide the beginning of the summer is the perfect time to get together for some social time before people leave for their vacations. Whatever the reason, it’s important to recognize the…