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  • Act now, quit later

    When you are overloaded with work and criticised for not doing enough, a common response is to want to quit. But our career columnist suggests you work on solutions before starting to work on your resume.

  • Do you want a pay cheque or a career?

    When you focus only on the pay cheque instead of your career as a whole, you may find yourself lacking the kind of technical innovation and management opportunities your dream job would provide.

  • When a dream career takes a personal toll

    Achieving a dream career often exacts a personal toll. As one CIO relates, the trade-off for attaining a longtime goal of becoming a CIO meant dealing with unrealistic challenges and unrelenting travel--a price he was unwilling to pay.

  • Two quick job search tips

    The past few years have forced even the most experienced IT professionals to get back to basics when looking for the next engagement or a new job. These two examples show what's worked recently for a resume and cover letter service.

  • Web-based training decreases staff turnover

    Is Web-based training the answer to high staff turnover in the call centre industry? Examine why one company believes this to be the case.

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  • Accept job realities and move your career forward

    A member is in a situation in which politics are strong and he doesn't have the power to make needed changes. TechRepublic offers some tips.

  • Act now, quit later

    When you are overloaded with work and criticised for not doing enough, a common response is to want to quit. But our career columnist suggests you work on solutions before starting to work on your resume.

  • Do you want a pay cheque or a career?

    When you focus only on the pay cheque instead of your career as a whole, you may find yourself lacking the kind of technical innovation and management opportunities your dream job would provide.

  • From CIO to coach

    It doesn't pay the same to start, and it requires strong communication skills. Working as a career coach can be a satisfying career move, as one former CIO explains.

  • The CTO role is not what it used to be

    The glory days of CTOs seem to be a thing of the past, Nonetheless, for those that dream of CTO-hood, there are a few paths that could still lead to the top.

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