IT career

Is the Role of a Network Security Analyst Right for You?

Network security analysts are tech employees that plan and implement systems to protect a computer network from viruses and malware that can expose private information or lead to the destruction of the network. While not every business has a network security analyst, there is a growing need for this versatile position. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says that network [...]

Is the Role of a Network Security Analyst Right for You?

The Pros and Cons of Freelancing as an IT Professional

IT freelancing seems like a dream. You sleep until you're not tired anymore, you get up and make a leisurely breakfast, and then you take your laptop outside and sit in the sun on your patio and get down to business. Another day, you meet your friend for a long lunch and don't have to worry about getting back to [...]

The Pros and Cons of Freelancing as an IT Professional

The Top 9 Job Boards for IT Professionals in 2019

IT jobs can be found on many job boards. One place to find IT job openings is by browsing job boards for listings for which you may be qualified. Certainly, big-name job boards that most people will recognize are prime locations for tech job listings, but there are many others just for tech that also have valuable offerings. [...]

The Top 9 Job Boards for IT Professionals in 2019

Job vs. Career: What Are the Differences?

Having a job is more about getting a paycheck than about satisfaction or commitment. The need to work and earn a paycheck is nearly universal. However, there can be a big difference between a job that does nothing more than providing that paycheck and a satisfying career that gives so much more. Let's explore the differences between a [...]

Job vs. Career: What Are the Differences?

Debunking 6 Common Job Search Myths

Don't let common myths keep you from a successful job search.   You've got new IT qualifications and you're ready to find your dream job in the field. Before you start looking, though, it's important to learn about and debunk common job search myths. 1. Resumes should only be one page. In the time of paper resumes, one [...]

Debunking 6 Common Job Search Myths

Which IT Skills Do Employers Want?

Within the information technology field, employers are looking for particular skills that make job candidates valuable and ensure that they will be able to do a job well. Some of the skills are specific to certain IT jobs, but others are useful in just about all IT jobs. Communication and Interpersonal Skills Nearly all IT jobs require good communication and [...]

Which IT Skills Do Employers Want?

Are Companies Changing How They Hire in 2018?

If you plan to conduct an IT job search in 2018, a new report from LinkedIn can shed some light on hiring trends that you may need to know. Companies are constantly changing how they hire in small ways and some large ones, and keeping up with new hiring trends can be the difference between getting hired and getting passed [...]

Are Companies Changing How They Hire in 2018?

5 Tips for Finding Your Dream IT Job

IT job searches can be helped by a school's career services department. IT jobs are currently plentiful, but some positions will be better suited to your skills, temperament and goals than others. Here are some tips for finding your dream IT job in this rapidly growing field. 1. Know what you're looking for. By the time you have [...]

5 Tips for Finding Your Dream IT Job

6 Essential Certifications for Network Administrators

Network administrators need certain skills to be effective, and certifications demonstrate those skills objectively. Network administrators create networks and communications systems for organizations. They also implement and maintain those networks so they work well and achieve the organization's technological and other goals. Some tasks of network administrators include troubleshooting and fixing network malfunctions, ensuring network security, and keeping [...]

6 Essential Certifications for Network Administrators