July 20, 2006
Today's technology students better bone up on business, according to many who say students aren't getting the skills they need from school. This article, which is part of a package on the IT identity crisis, highlights a program at Lehigh University and a course at the University of North Carolina Wilmington that aim to blend bytes and business.
June 20, 2006
The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) recently recognized Cisco's security courses for meeting the 4013A training standard for systems administrators responsible for the security oversight or management of critical networks. Also, the CNSS recertified that the Cisco security courseware meets the 4011 training standard for security pros in the federal government. To obtain that designation, candidates must achieve a Cisco Certified Network Associate credential and pass the SND exam, Securing Cisco Network Devices.
June 19, 2006
A recent report from Spherion shows that 70% of IT workers are confident about their job security. What's more, close to half of those polled in the first quarter of 2006 said they were likely to hunt for a new job. This is up 34% from the fourth quarter of 2005.
June 07, 2006
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is overhauling its A+ certification to reflect the need for security and soft skills. "IT workers who understand how to use technology to meet business goals, and who can articulate this understanding, are golden in the eyes of employers," says Neill Hopkins, vice president of skills development for CompTIA.
May 11, 2006
Talking too much during a job interview is the most common mistake job candidates make, according to research from worldwide executive recruitment firm Korn/Ferry International. Other blunders cited include lack of knowledge about the company or position, over-inflated ego and appearing overly confident.
May 09, 2006
Are you a data professional or voice professional working on a VoIP project? Not only do you have different skills than your convergence counterparts, but likely use different terms as well. As this week's Management Strategies article details, one of the first steps of a convergence project is making sure everyone involved speaks the same language.
May 08, 2006
Most are familiar with Cisco's certification program, but did you know that rival Juniper has an extensive certification program as well? As detailed in our recent IT Careers and Training e-mail newsletter, the vendor's certification program maps eight Juniper platforms with four levels of certification. Find out more here.
May 05, 2006
The Network Professional Association (NPA) announced the winners of its 2006 Awards for Professionalism at Interop. Congratulations to the following individuals who were honored for outstanding achievements in the network industry: Ted Thompson of the American Red Cross, Matt Sharkey of GRG Consulting Engineers, Elisa Henry of NextLevel Internet, Steve Delahunty of Booze Allen Hamilton, Tim Powers of the University of Alaska Southeast and Dan Wygant of Trideum.
May 03, 2006
IT workers searching for work would be wise to bolster their business skills. Staffing company Robert Half Technology polled 1,400 CIOs on the importance they place on knowledge of business fundamentals such as accounting, finance and general operations. The results show that 41% of CIOs place more weight on business acumen than they did five years ago when evaluating job candidates.
May 01, 2006
A job interview amounts to a sales call in many ways, and good interviewing skills make it easier to sell yourself to potential employers, staffing firm Kforce notes. The company offers the following tips for making a good impression:
April 25, 2006
Hurricanes Dennis, Katrina, Rita and Wilma wreaked terrible destruction last year, but the damage they did to local job markets wasn't as bad as many had feared.
April 24, 2006
The Internet has become the primary recruiting source for employers, as shown by a new study by Booz Allen Hamilton commissioned by the DirectEmployers Assocation.
April 21, 2006
Average starting salaries for computer science graduates dipped .8% this year to $50,892, according to a report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
April 20, 2006
It's no secret that women who take time off to raise children face challenges when returning to the workforce. CareerJournal.com offers tip for moms who are about to reenter the job market: Target family-friendly employers, network with contacts, show what you've been up to, project confidence and propose a job-sharing or flexible work schedule.
April 19, 2006
Cisco announced two new wireless certifications for validating the skills needed to design, implement and support wireless networks and applications.
April 18, 2006
Does your company foot the bill for IT certification renewal? If the results of a recent survey are any indication, employers who do so are in the minority.
April 17, 2006
Eager to learn more about the field of IT architecture? My colleague John Fontana recently queried George Drazick, IT architect at Spherion, about his role and responsibilities. Read the interview here.
April 13, 2006
Believe it or not, the folks at Money magazine deem the position of software developer the best in the land, according to its annual list of the Top 50 Jobs in America.
April 12, 2006
If you're looking for IT employees, know that Wednesday is the best day of the week to post a job listing. EQuest, a job posting delivery service, reports that 18.1% of all viewing activity occurs on this day. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday received the least traffic, showing that perhaps many candidates surf for work when they're already on another job.
April 10, 2006
Lifetime Networks' recent poll of three generations of women finds that respondents believe inflexibility in the workplace is a bigger problem than discrimination.
April 06, 2006
IT executives are placing increased emphasis on business skills such as communication, project management and leadership, even seeking out entry-level hires who possess these qualities. That's one of the findings from a survey by the Society for Information Management (SIM).
April 05, 2006
I'm at the Storage Networking World conference this week to learn about the latest developments in storage.
Here at the show, the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) is making a concerted effort to add to its certification ranks. Wayne Adams, chairman of the board of directors for SNIA, says the goal is to get 50 to 75 folks certified in the SNIA Storage Networking Certification Program (SNIA SNCP) by the end of the conference.
March 31, 2006
April Fool's Day falls on a Saturday this year, meaning most workplaces will be spared from pranks. Among the hijinks cited in staffing firm Accountemps' poll of April Fool's jokes in the office, most had to do with altering a colleague's office. Jokes included changing the keys on a keyboard, filling an office with balloons, turning everything backwards, loading an office with sand and beach toys, and covering a cube with plastic wrap.
March 29, 2006
As part of Network World's 20th anniversary package, my colleague Julie Bort reflects on network pay then and now.
March 28, 2006
Today marks the launch of the Computing Technology Industry Association CompTIA RFID+ certification. Available worldwide as of March 28, the vendor-neutral certification is intended to validate the skills of critical to RFID implementation. Exam content includes installation, configuration and maintenance of RFID hardware and software, site surveys and site analysis, and tag selection, placement and testing.
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