Right now, times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days, millions of people found themselves suddenly out of work. Millions more are weeks or even days away from losing their jobs, and millions more still are left […]
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Tech contractors work short-term positions for employers that need to fill gaps in their tech team or to keep special projects on track. Many professionals make the switch from traditional, full-time employment to contracting. While it can be scary to trade in a full-time job, there are some very real benefits that come with taking that leap. Contracting Can Help You Achieve […]
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If you are thinking about searching for a new job as a developer or moving up in your career, you have probably focused a great deal of energy on building your technical skills. However, employers are looking for more than just experience and fluency in specific programming languages. They want people who have the soft […]
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Unemployment for tech workers has been well below the national average for nearly a decade and each year the market gets even more competitive. Companies have been forced to work harder to attract and retain IT talent and salaries have been steadily increasing. If you are an IT professional looking to grow your career, now […]
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If you were to poll 100 engineers and ask whether certifications are valuable to their careers, you’d walk away with a variety of answers. The problem is that is can be difficult to determine whether a certification led to a promotion or a step forward, but most engineers who do have certifications credit those credentials […]
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IT contracting and consulting is an extremely popular career choice for tech pros today. It offers flexibility, the opportunity to work on exciting projects, and often delivers a bigger paycheck. However, it can also turn your resume into a long and confusing document. Resumes should be concise, but they also must provide a snapshot of your career […]
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Today, software engineers are in high demand and unemployment in the field is around one percent. That’s great news for engineers because it means employers are pulling out all the stops to attract top talent. If you are a software engineer, however, don’t assume that employers will bang down your door or drop promotions into […]
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Remote work is becoming much more common in today’s connected world. Tech pros across the country are demanding more remote work options and are choosing remote jobs because of the flexibility they provide. On the employer side of the equation, remote work can actually be more effective. According to Gallup, employees who spent 60 to […]
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The tech sector has been one of the fastest-growing sectors for jobs over the last 20 years and it shows no signs of slowing in the future. So, which IT careers are growing the fastest and have the best long-term potential? If you are looking to grow your IT career, consider one of these hot […]
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Few fields are as demanding and stressful as information technology. The hours are long, the work is unpredictable and burnout is a common problem. However, there is a way to achieve more freedom and flexibility in a demanding field like IT without taking a step backward, taking a cut in pay or sacrificing benefits. If […]
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