What Your Business Can Learn from Uber’s Culture Mistakes

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  Uber recently came under fire. Accusations of sexual harassment and systemic discrimination were revealed, ultimately leading to the resignation of a primary board member and a leave of absence for the CEO. Failing to create a culture that supported and cared for employees has had a significant impact on the organization, leaving them to… Read more »

What’s New in AI?

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  Artificial Intelligence is all the rage, gaining attention from businesses across almost every sector. But, even as news of new developments continues to come forward, it can be challenging to shift through all of the reports to get at the core of what is happening in AI. With that in mind, here is a… Read more »

Follow These Tips to Help You Choose Between a Full-Time Job or Short-Term Contract

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  When you work as an IT professional, you often have numerous opportunities for full-time positions and short-term contract jobs, and choosing between the two can feel like a challenge. Both approaches to employment are feasible, allowing a person to have a secure living and progress through their career. Which path is right for you… Read more »

What DevOps Skills Should You Emphasize in an Interview?

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  Professionals focused on DevOps are in-demand as many companies look for methods to improve processes with advanced automation and hope to save money and time by increasing the efficiency of operations. This makes skills associated with the DevOps field highly desirable. However, highlighting DevOps experience can be tricky for job seekers, as much of… Read more »

Can We Avoid Letting Tech Burnout Become the New Normal?

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  Even though overall unemployment in the DC area is above the national average, it still sits below the 6 percent mark for the larger population and falls even further when you examine only technical professionals. This means companies throughout the area are struggling to find the tech talent they need and many critical IT… Read more »

How to Ace Your Next IT Job Interview

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  The resume and cover letter help get your foot in the door, but ultimately the job interview plays the largest role in earning an offer for the IT position of your dreams. Ensuring a great performance on a technology interview takes preparation, practice, and a clear head on your big day. Additionally, be sure… Read more »

The Right Way To Recruit Tech Pros Using Social Media

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  Social media continues to impact the recruiting process throughout the technology industry. Companies of all sizes use LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and other similar networks to source talent as well as research a candidate’s background. Organizations who forego this channel run the risk of missing out on a potential great employee, especially someone from the… Read more »

What do Successful CIOs Have in Common?

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  Successful business executives typically possess a few common traits, and the technology world offers no exception to this rule. Additionally, the unique aspects of the IT industry highlight other abilities held by the top CIOs in the field. Analyzing this skill set is a must for anyone aspiring for the corner office. Here is… Read more »

What Can You Learn From a Bad IT Job Before You Apply For the Next One?

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  A poor experience working at a technology company needn’t be all doom and gloom. It provides an opportunity to both learn and grow as an IT professional. Remember, you aren’t alone, as a vast majority of those in the tech industry don’t stay with one organization over their entire career. Let’s look more closely… Read more »

Can Pay Transparency Improve Tech Retention?

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  In an economy highlighted by a shortage of quality technology professionals, maintaining a high retention rate plays a key role in the overall efficiency and productivity of many businesses. It is also helps an organization’s HR-related expenses stay at a minimum – not surprising considering the high cost of the hiring process. Interestingly, organizations… Read more »