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Category Archives: Career Development

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  The IT Certifications You Need to Have in 2025

  Certifications continue to be an important tool in developing and expanding a successful career in IT. At their best, they validate a body of knowledge, set a baseline of expected expertise to align with scope of work, and reflect a level of passion to remain relevant in a f… more

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  Stay Current & Stand Out: Strategies to Keep Up-to-Date in Your Field

  When preparing for a job interview, it's common to focus on the technical questions you might be asked. However, if you really want to stand out, it's essential to also be prepared for the question, "How do you stay up-to-date in your field?" While it is true that some go… more

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  Three Ways to Act Like a Consultant for Career Success

  Note: This article is adapted from the author’s book, Going 1099: How to become a solo federal sub-contractor and gain control of your working life, earn more money, and unlock more free time. If you want to become a solo 1099 sub-contractor or improve your value as an … more

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  What Career Choices Do You Need To Make Next for Your Future

  You’ve seen all the coverage of the “Great Resignation,” the various debates over how and where work will occur if we ever get to the “new normal,” and the wild coverage of how hard it is to hire. For many people, the volume of daily life and work changes from the … more

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  The IT Certifications You Need to Have in 2021

  Certifications remain big business and generate debate throughout the technical community. Like them or loathe them, they are a vital part of a successful career. They validate a body of knowledge, set a baseline of expected expertise to align with scope of work, and reflect… more