IT Careers

While we love technology as much as the next guy, most of us are in the field because we need to put food on the table. This section takes a look at issues related to an IT professional's career or those interested in getting into information technology.

10 Reasons It Doesn't Pay To Be The Computer Guy

Working in the computer industry isn’t for everybody. Find out why writer Shaun Boyd decided to leave it behind.

INFOGRAPHIC: How to Troubleshoot DNS Errors

DNS problems are notoriously difficult to troubleshoot. This flowchart makes the process just a little easier by providing a simple reminder of what to try next.
The Craziest Tech Interview Questions - and What They Might Mean

Tech companies have become known for their off-the-wall interview questions. We look at some of the oddest questions and why companies are asking them.
INFOGRAPHIC: What Do IT People Really Do All Day?

If you work in IT, what you actually do may be a complete mystery to everyone outside the IT department. This infographic describes the most common IT jobs, so you won't have to.
The 5 Ways Cloud Technology Will Change the IT Landscape

Cloud technology is beginning to realize its full potential, moving from hyperbole to functionality. Find out what that means for IT jobs.
What It Takes to Build a Career in SAP as a Technical Consultant

In recent years, demand for SAP consultants has been growing. Do you have what it takes?
INFOGRAPHIC: Why It Sucks to Be the IT Guy

Check out some of the common stereotypes and misconceptions that tend to plague IT employees.
Reality Check: What's the Difference Between a CTO and CIO?

These two jobs have many similarities, but they're different enough that an increasing number of companies are opting to fill both.
Top 7 Tech Companies With the Most Opportunity

These companies get top marks from employees for opportunity.
INFOGRAPHIC: The Growing Demand for Networking Pros

This infographic from Cisco shows some of the statistics around IT professions and provides some insight on how to get in the game.

A global survey released by Cisco in 2011 revealed that one in three respondents rated Internet access as important as air, food, shelter and water.

IT recruitment focuses on identifying talent for IT-related jobs, but getting the job done isn't as easy as that.

As the pace of change accelerates, how can we avoid becoming obsolete? Here, John McMullen examines the price we pay - and what we get in return.

Database administration is a career with many possible roles and lots of other options. Learn about the different types of DBAs and what they do.

If you believe the media, Gen X and Gen Y are at war in the workplace. It sure makes for a great story, but that doesn't mean it's entirely true.

Generation Y is known for its huge tech superstars, but its reputation isn't all good. Does this group deserve its increasingly bad rap? Brad Hines says yes.

Getting this part of the hiring process right can be tough for technical IT types, who are more likely to shine at writing code than writing good things about themselves.

To nurture data scientists, companies need to focus more on culture and organizational structure. Data scientist Ben Lorica provides his take in this guest post.

ITIL certification focuses on the basics that matter to business: how to improve IT services, increase productivity and cut costs. That makes it a good bet for IT professionals.

When it comes to using their smartphones and tablets for work, employees won't take no for an answer.

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