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  • Is contract work a good career move?

    Perhaps leaving your job to become a career IT contractor is just what the doctor ordered. This article provides information you can use to weigh that decision.

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    Many IT support professionals view management as the next step in their career, but few understand the consequences of such a move. Find out what you should consider before you accept an IT management position.

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    Liz Cramner left a promising career in nursing to forge a new beginning in IT. ZDNet Australia profiles Liz and her progression through the country's technology ranks.

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    When you start your first job, it's often hard to imagine what your career is going to look like 10 years down the line. Australia's IT professionals offer some tips for keeping your career goals on track.

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    If you find yourself without a leader, take a cue from Private John Winger, from the classic 1981 movie Stripes: Learn to rely on yourself and your team to get the job done.

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  • 10 reasons why you shouldn't be an IT manager

    At some stage, many people will find themselves asking why they left that great little job to take a turn in the management ranks. Let's take a few minutes to consider how you can avoid becoming a member of this group.

  • Career regrets? IT pros have more than a few

    As these IT managers' stories illustrate, career regrets can encompass missed opportunities, bad decisions, and sticky situations. What are the career lessons worth learning?

  • 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.

  • Leave management for a nuts and bolts job?

    An ex-CIO made a decision to take a more hands-on role and got back into technical work. Here's how the decision affected his career.

  • Is a career in IT management right for you?

    Many IT support professionals view management as the next step in their career, but few understand the consequences of such a move. Find out what you should consider before you accept an IT management position.

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