Working in IT requires a tenacity and adaptability that other careers don’t necessarily require. Technology changes quickly, and IT employees must be able to keep up. When it comes to career advancement, being competent isn’t a smart strategy – it’s important to be forward thinking and understand how tech trends could impact businesses. Constantly staying… Read more »
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Evolving IT in 2019: Cybersecurity
It’s no wonder that one of the most significant trends in IT in 2019 is cybersecurity. With huge, public data breaches from companies like Google and Facebook making the news in 2018, more and more businesses are upping their security investment. Not only can cybersecurity issues lead to costly legal fees and loss of revenue,… Read more »
5 Big Technology Trends for 2019
What are tech experts most excited for in the new year? Here are some of the biggest tech trends to watch for. Increased application of AR Augmented reality, or AR, has already had a significant impact on many businesses. From offering internal interactive business training to B2C companies using the technology to develop tech that… Read more »
AI, Blockchain, and the Wave of the Future
Artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain are buzzwords that currently dominate the information technology industry. Here’s how some businesses have utilized these technologies to date, as well as what future applications could be. AI Artificial intelligence has connotations of self-aware robots, but its current usage is much more benign and focused on enhancing consumer experiences and… Read more »
7 Ways to Become a Better Communicator
Effective communication is the key to success in almost any job. Even in IT, communication is crucial. From being able to work with employees to help troubleshoot tech problems to being able to talk with team members about the expectations surrounding a current upgrade project, being a good communicator is a benefit to everyone in… Read more »
How to Ace Your IT Interview
Interview advice hasn’t changed much over the last few decades. Even with the rise of technology, key methods have remained the same – practice and prepare. Here are some of the best ways to implement tried-and-true interviewing techniques in your modern IT job interview process. Do Your Research Employers want to know you’re not only… Read more »
5 Ways to Keep Your Employees Motivated
Attracting the right talent is important to building the foundation of your business – retaining it is important to your long-term success. Employee motivation is linked to employee satisfaction, and more satisfied employees stay on longer, reducing your hiring and turnover costs over time. Here are some ideas to help keep your employees engaged. Give… Read more »
5 Must-Have IT Skills to Advance Your Career
The technology sector continues to top lists of fasting-growing employment opportunities, with huge increases predicted for computer systems design and software publishers through 2024. What skills will it take to keep pace with the information systems and technology industry? To secure and advance your career into the future, it’s important to focus on growing several… Read more »
3 Tips for Hiring the Right IT Employee the First Time
Hiring can be a long, expensive process. From posting a job to hiring for the position, the process can take nearly a month, with cost to hire reaching an average of over $4,000 per position. Longer hiring times mean reduced team productivity, while higher costs reduce your bottom line. That’s why it’s never been more… Read more »
5 Hard-to-Spot IT Project Killers
Ideally, we want perfect harmony in our project team members. Just like a well-trained sports team, each member should know their role and work towards one common goal. As a project manager, you need to be able to quickly realize when your team is not in harmony. Here are five hard-to-spot IT project killers. Bad… Read more »