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.
Take Charge of Your Career - Advice From Experienced IT Pros
Statistics show that employment in IT professions will grow by 13% between 2016 and 2026. Here are some tips on how to land a top job.
How I Got an IT Job Without a Tech Background
Don't have an IT degree or special IT certifications? No problem. You can still get an IT job. Find out how consultant Greg Miliates made...
Data Scientists: The New Rock Stars of the Tech World
The data scientist role is fast becoming the most sought-after career of the technology world. We asked top data scientist Jake Porway from...
ITIL Certification: Why You Need It, How To Get It
ITIL certification focuses on the basics that matter to business: how to improve IT services, increase productivity and cut costs. That...
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.
Slow Dancing With Technology: Debugging, the Programmer and the Machine
Thoughtful leaders have dreamed up a more fluid software release structure to bridge the development and production environments, but...
The IT Professional's Guide To Corporate Networks
Corporate networks are vital for modern business, but the technology those networks consist of - and the skills needed to manage the...
As Technology Changes, How To Avoid Becoming Obsolete
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...
What is the difference between computer science and information and communications technology (ICT)?
Whether it's a business looking to hire someone or a student trying to decide what to major in, there is a lot of confusion about the...
10 Things Every Modern Web Developer Must Know
It's an exciting time to be a web developer - if you can stomach the steep learning curve. Here are a few things every web developer should...
Change Is Hard: Talking Disruptive Technology With Bill Veghte, Executive Chairman at Turbonomic
What does it take to change the way people live and work? In the tech world, we tend to assume it's technology, but what about the human...
7 Tips For A Stand-Out IT Resume
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...
How to Nurture a Data Scientist
To nurture data scientists, companies need to focus more on culture and organizational structure. Data scientist Ben Lorica provides his...
4 Tips for Avoiding Blame IT Syndrome
One of the biggest non-technical issues most corporate IT departments face is managing end user expectations.
5 IT Infrastructure Skills That Are Often Overlooked
Maintaining an organization's IT infrastructure is a big job, and the people entrusted to manage it need more than just basic IT skills....
CFO and CIO: How to Smooth out Conflicting Roles
It's no secret that there's often conflict between the CFO and CIO in IT organizations, even though both executives are working toward the...
5 DBA Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs
DBAs always have a lot on their plate, and it can be easy to overlook things now and then, but these mistakes have the potential to cause...
6 Computer Networking Basics to Know
Those just starting out in the field of networking may be unsure of what is most important for them to focus on. Here we examine some of...
The Work of a Technical Writer
Technical writing is a field essential to IT, in that it must clearly and accurately document and explain complicated concepts to others....
