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  • Use these tips to plan a successful certification campaign

    To successfully complete an IT certification, you'll need to do enough (but not too much) studying, and you'll need to plan a realistic timeline for the project. These tips will help you handle these tasks and get set for test day.

  • HR tips: Gaining approval for IT hires

    Hiring in the tech industry has new challenges, often including involvement of the CEO and CFO. But CIOs can successfully work through the process by considering some viable new approaches.

  • Earn the respect of older staff by managing effectively

    Young IT managers can easily derail their careers if they don't prevent the resentment and jealousy of older subordinates from impacting team performance. Here are tips on how best to approach this management issue.

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