US Facing Quality and Quantity Problems with IT ProfessionalsJoe Townsend writes on problems involving the quality and quantity of IT professionals in the United States, as detailed in a survey by the Technology Councils of America. Perhaps the key to these issues resides in our education system, as Joe explains.
How Many People Should You Manage?As a manager, you should be providing a learning environment, coaching when it's wanted, and building trusting relationships. You should dedicate yourself to the employees, and you need time to meet with them often. This can be hard to do if you're managing too many people. What's the right number?
The Importance of Mobile in the Job MarketMobile phones have evolved from being the result of great business to becoming the starting point for joining a great business. According to reports, more than half of job seekers are using mobile devices in their job searches. Read more to discover how mobile can enhance the recruiting process.
The Marriage of the Technology Industry and MBA GraduatesIn recent years there has been an increased demand among MBA graduates to find jobs in the technology sector. Technology MBAs are becoming popular and offer students excellent employment options to pursue their programs. Rajini Padmanaban looks at this increasingly popular marriage of two fields.
Be a Lifelong Technology Student or Fall BehindLifelong learning is a necessity of those in technical professions. As technologists, we have two full-time jobs: perform the tasks required by our employer and enhance our technical knowledge. Eric Bloom highlights the six general areas on which technologists need to focus.
Avoid Business Writing Glitches, Goofs, and GaffesBad writing isn’t a trivial matter. Aside from appearing unprofessional, it can actually cost your company money if you communicate the wrong ideas. Don't confuse (or tick off) your coworkers. Look out for these common grammatical errors, crucial punctuation marks, cliches, and other word traps.
The ScrumMaster Certification Debate: Good or Bad for Agile?CSM certification has become popular, but it is not without controversy in agile circles. There has been not only debate about whether it's just a moneymaker for trainers, but also questions about the validity of the title and what it says about actual ability. Where do you stand in the debate?
Career Planning—Climbing a Ladder or Navigating an Obstacle Course?Is climbing a ladder the best analogy for how you manage and plan your career? Anuj Magazine looks at different ways you can view career planning: climbing a ladder, navigating an obstacle course, and building a pyramid.
