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We Have Created Our Own Shortage of PeopleIf you are a hiring manager looking for people, don’t create your own shortage of candidates by insisting on too-tight job descriptions. Technical skills are helpful but not critical. Try training a candidate into a good fit for your position. |
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Questions to Ask during a Job InterviewWhen you go on a job interview, the person offering the job is called the interviewer. But if you want to get the job, you too need to ask questions. Naomi Karten lists some helpful questions that you can ask to show that you're prepared and are a strong thinker. |
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How to Manage Work-from-Home EmployeesWho wouldn’t want to work from home? For many, it’s the ideal set-up, and it’s not surprising that work-from-home arrangements are more common than ever. Naomi Karten writes on how management can create a productive work environment for remote employees. |
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Need for Mobile App Developers Outpaces Number of Job CandidatesThe job market has never been better for those in the mobile application development field, but hirers aren't taking just anyone. Learn why the need is so great for developers, and how to take advantage of the great opportunities currently out there. |
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The Growth of New Job Titles in the Tech WorldThe more things change, the more they keep changing—at least in the case of new tech titles. Naomi Karten looks at the growth of new job titles in the tech world—like director of cloud transformation, data scientist, and chief agile officer—and what this says about our industry. |
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Learning While SleepingNapping on the job can recharge a tired mind, boost energy, and increase productivity. Now emerging research shows that people might potentially have the ability to learn new things while sleeping. Naomi Karten writes on the brain's ability to learn while resting. |
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Generation Y's Upcoming Impact on ITMuch has been said about Generation Y regarding their work ethic and lack of enthusiasm for IT. Joe Townsend explains why we need Generation Y to be excited about IT in order to fill the positions left empty by retiring baby boomers. |
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How to Call in Sick to Work When You Aren't Sick Have you ever called in sick when you weren’t sick? OK, of course you haven’t, but you probably know others who have. Naomi Karten lists some helpful (and sly) tips for taking the day off. Of course, if you truly are sick, stay home and don't spread those germs. |
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