“You Don’t Know Me, but . . .”: How to Turn a Cold Call into a Hot Job

We’ve all been on the receiving end of cold calls – those annoying interruptions by people trying to sell stuff we don’t want, or ask questions we don’t care to answer. But sometimes, the cold approach is the only way to connect with a company. Before you “smile and dial”, consider these six helpful tips ...

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Tips and Tricks for Managing the Mobile Workplace

As the line between office and home continues to blur, organizations find themselves facing a dilemma. While a mobile workforce can boost productivity, it has become a technological challenge. As one IT manager explains, “It became clear our corporate-owned, BlackBerry-only mobile policy was no longer fulfilling the mobile demands of our employees. As the consumer ...

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The Surprising Entry-Level Skills IT Hiring Managers Want

Ever feel like you’re just not on the same page with the hiring managers you’re interviewing with? A recent study of job applicants and hiring managers by DeVry University’s Career Advisory Board revealed that only 14% of hiring managers felt that they had found most of what they were looking for in job candidates – ...

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Geek Speak: How to Make Top Tech Talent Take Notice

No matter how tight the job market, there will always be competition for top talent. Wining and dining may not be the recruiting standard anymore, but this select group still has a full contingent of suitors vying for their attention. So how can you break through the clutter and get noticed? Geek Speak – The ...

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