Many developers think performance reviews are a painful process to be avoided. But a review can be a good tool for career development.
Whether you want to move up, or move on, it's time to dust off and buff up your career strategy. Here are specific steps for moving ahead in your current role, and tips on making that jump over the fence into greener pastures.
Support teams are often feel that they get less respect than the development side of the shop. You can address the problem by re-evaluating the support role.
It's important for development managers to have an understanding of both sales and development because of the close, symbiotic relationship between the two in creating products that meet customers' expectations.
A couple of years ago, the clock struck midnight on the IT industry and computer geeks, who had been hailed as heroes, turned back into being, well, just geeks again.
It comes at no surprise to learn that HR people use IT certifications to choose between candidates when hiring, but in some organisations it can also inhibit career advancement.
Celebrity comes with its perks free alcohol, better-looking partners, lots of holiday time and disadvantages constant media intrusions, being forced to appear in films with Eddie Murphy for the long-term good of your career, and having to do mindless radio interviews with angry men who've been awake since 4am.
Victorian Web start-up My Perfect has a strong story and rationale for why it will succeed. But it has to overcome some challenges and design flaws first.
These days, you're just as likely to see high-technology surfboard designers wearing board shorts to work as Star Trek T-shirts.
My interview with the government's ICT skills and professional development taskforce last week shed new light on what exactly is missing in the industry's skills shortage.
You're fired! This succinct phrase strikes more fear into the heart of the working man or woman than any other. John McKee, a certified business and executive coach, gives us the top 10 self-destructive workplace habits sure to endanger ones longevity on the job.
Whether you want to move up, or move on, it's time to dust off and buff up your career strategy. Here are specific steps for moving ahead in your current role, and tips on making that jump over the fence into greener pastures.
In a tight job market, a certification can distinguish you from other job applicants. The question is, which certifications are the most advantageous to hold?
A couple of years ago, the clock struck midnight on the IT industry and computer geeks, who had been hailed as heroes, turned back into being, well, just geeks again.
With the tech industry in a slump, many IT pros are beginning to think that the value of certifications has passed. But columnist Erik Eckel says there's never been a better time to pursue certification.
In this Super Techies interview, software veteran Mitch Kapor talks with ZDNet Editor in Chief Dan Farber about his career as a tech entrepreneur. Kapor discusses his early work at Lotus Development, creating the most ubiquitous business tool of its time; sparring with tech titans Bill Gates and Steve Jobs;...
Macromedia has updated its Web developer's suite: we review the key elements -- Flash, Fireworks and Dreamweaver.
After much gossip and speculation, it looks like Apple is indeed working on a portable video player. But creating a device that's as easy to use as a music iPod won't be easy.
Does your company's human resource management functions need to be automated? We look at what you need to consider, and three packages to help you do it.
In terms of a legal conduct remedy for Microsoft, Larry Seltzer thinks that giving a judge the power to control an OS would be like asking software engineers to write laws.
Female gamers are making themselves heard -- and they're not interested in big-busted, scantily clad, in-your-face femmes fatales.
Do you Google Wave?
If you want attention online, then mention that you have a couple of Google Wave invites to giveaway and watch… Watch it now
Thunderbird 3 takes flight
Thunderbird 3 is finally here, after a gestation period measured in
years. The latest version of Mozilla's fr… Watch it now
Google Chrome beta for Mac
It's not fully baked yet, but Google Chrome for Mac reaches a major milestone with the release of an official … Watch it now
How do you build a smarter planet?
Having problems with complex data center? Simplify your data center now.
Welcome to National Censorship Day
That sinking Tcard feeling
The challenge of government 2.0
Best Servers
Want to find out what the best servers are?
Check out the top rated here!
Optus Deal
Broadband + home phone + PlayStation®3 in a single package price!
Click here for more!
Best Laptops
Check out the best laptops here!
Click here for more.
