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- Setting Good Career Goals - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2013 from Complete ITProfessionalA brand new year has begun. With this comes the need to make changes in your life for many individuals. One of the most best ways to accomplish this is to set goals - targets that define what you wish to get at the conclusion of a specific process. Setting goals can be done in several areas of ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - How To Achieve Work Life Balance - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Complete ITProfessional“Work life balance” - an expression thrown around by a lot of employers and workers. It’s an appealing state of life and something that organisations all wish to provide, or perhaps think they do. However, it’s not all about the employers - it boils down to the worker as well. Read on to ...
Views: 916 - The Importance Of Software Testing - by Submitted on May 29, 2013 from Complete ITProfessionalSoftware testing is an important area of the systems development life cycle. It has its own phase during this process and has its own specialised IT professionals. How come it's so important? What would happen if we didn’t do software testing? Read on to find out more. What Is The Importance ...
Views: 954 - How To Get An Entry Level IT Job - by Submitted on May 22, 2013 from Complete ITProfessionalEntry-level IT jobs are the jobs that most IT professionals start at. They’re attractive to anyone who has just concluded studying or those searching for a change of career. If you’re looking for an entry-level job or thinking how to get one, read on. What Is An Entry-Level IT ...
Views: 892 - How To Make A Career Change Into IT - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from Complete ITProfessionalAre you working in a non-IT field and considering making a change of career into the IT industry? You’re not alone - many people have done this before, but it’s not easy. It will take planning, patience, and perhaps some further education to make the career move successful. The concept for ...
Views: 940 - Five Tips To Write A Great Requirements Analysis Document - by Submitted on May 12, 2013 from Complete ITProfessionalA Requirements Analysis Document is an integral part of any IT project. It’s an important deliverable as part of the requirements analysis phase, and is among the first to define what the IT project is really about. Let’s examine tips on how to write an awesome Requirements Analysis Document for ...
Views: 5900 - What Is Non-Verbal Communication, And How Can It Help Me? - by Submitted on May 09, 2013 from Complete ITProfessionalNon-verbal communication is an important part of communication. It’s not talked about very often - a great deal of the attention on communication is on speaking skills. On the other hand, learning what non-verbal communication is, and how it will help you, will likely be yet another way you can ...
Views: 935 - How To Start A Professional Email - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Complete ITProfessionalWriting a professional email - for work or any other reasons - could be a hard thing to learn. It’s something which can come easy for experienced IT professionals, but if you haven't any experience with crafting professional emails, or if you’re just starting a career, it’s a thing you’ll need ...
Views: 1478 - What’s Next After CCNA? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Complete ITProfessionalYou’ve obtained your CCNA certification and now you’re questioning what to do next? To begin with, congratulations! You’ve got a handful of choices on what you can do next. The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is quite a popular certification and it leaves you open to many areas of the ...
Views: 1531 - How To Become A Java Developer - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2013 from Complete ITProfessionalJava developers are beneficial resources in the IT field. Many businesses have software that is currently designed in Java or they would like to be developed in Java. It is also a pretty varied and complex language, but finding out how to become a Java developer is a good step for your IT ...
Views: 1036 - How To Impress Your Boss - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Complete ITProfessionalMost of us who are employed in the IT field work under a boss. Working under someone has its advantages - somebody to manage our workload and provide direction for our long-term assignments and duties. Nevertheless, to get ahead in your career you need to be able to persuade your boss that ...
Views: 962(1 vote) - Five Tips For Writing Great Technical Documentation - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Complete ITProfessionalCreating technical documentation is part of doing work in the IT industry. Technical manuals, technical specification instructions, support guides, implementation manuals - each are types of technical documentation and are a part of the job. A lot of technical roles in the IT industry take part ...
Views: 635 - Three Tips On How To Get Others To Do Your Work - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2013 from Complete ITProfessionalThere is a lot of teamwork that takes place in the IT industry. A part of working in teams is spreading the workload - you can’t be expected to handle all of the work yourself. This post isn’t about delegation from a team leader or manager’s situation - it’s more about how to get other team ...
Views: 608 - 10 Tips On How To Write A Business Email - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2013 from Complete ITProfessionalEmail is part of the everyday activity of an IT professional. It’s utilized in offices as a main form of communication, and some organizations use it better than others. You will find there's big difference between a good email and a bad email. Sometimes we can pick up bad habits from other ...
Views: 727 - Why I Enjoy Project Deployment Weekends - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2013 from Complete ITProfessionalIf you’ve worked in IT for some time, you have probably been involved in some project work. Whether it’s a software deployment or perhaps a hardware upgrade, there comes an occasion in a project where after all the preparation the solution is deployed to the company for mainstream use. I ...
Views: 900 - 15 Effective Time Management Tips For IT Professionals - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2013 from Complete ITProfessionalAs an IT professional, you probably end up with a lot more work than you'll be able to handle, or possibly it seems like there's not sufficient time in the day to get everything done. This is a common feeling. To break through this needs successful and capable time management. I’ve detailed ...
Views: 698 - Top IT Skills for 2013 - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2013 from Complete ITProfessionalAs the year 2013 gets much closer, businesses are awaiting the next year for planning staff levels and IT projects. This work will need IT professionals with diverse specialties, and will vary from company to company. I read the outcomes of a recent survey on Computerworld (a website I ...
Views: 698(1 vote) - How To Choose The Right Communication Method And Why It's Important - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalCommunication is an integral part of the workplace. It’s more important nowadays, with the improvements in technology - both hardware and software. There are plenty of different methods you can communicate with other employees. It could be a bit overwhelming and confusing sometimes. It’s ...
Views: 3199 - How Can I Communicate With Senior Managers? - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalMany IT workers don’t need to speak with senior management. It’s not part of their role, and there tend to be other managers who are in charge of communicating between the senior managers and the other staff in the team. In some cases, though, there may come a time where you, as an IT ...
Views: 989 - 10 Tips on How To Improve Your IT Career - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalSo you work in IT, and you need to know how to improve your IT career? You’d wish to know how you can stick out from all of the other people who work in the IT industry? Well, here are a few ways you can do this. Have a read of some methods you can increase your IT career. Set Career ...
Views: 792 - Preventing Burnout In The Workplace - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalBurnout can be quite a common issue and could be a major problem if you don’t understand the symptoms and if you don’t understand how to handle it. This is especially valid for IT professionals, in which the demand for results and the working hours can be more than other professions. Read on to ...
Views: 887 - What Makes A Good Team Leader? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalAre you considering making the transfer to a team leader role? Or are you just curious as to the qualities of a good team leader? It’s rather different to a pure technical role - different skills are involved and not everyone is able to successfully make the change from a technical role into a ...
Views: 1501(2 votes) - How To Face An Interview - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalYou’ve got an interview approaching. You desperately want this job. You would like to be sure to give yourself the best chance of getting this job. Great! To do that, there are some things you can do to help. The Aim Of An Interview One thing to consider to get a job interview is to have a ...
Views: 1067 - Effective Negotiating And Why It’s Important - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalNegotiation is a part of life. It’s not simply used when you’re buying used cars or bartering for some souvenirs in a market stall - it’s an art that is used more often than you know. For IT professionals, it’s an overlooked skill to possess, and the more potent you are at negotiating, the more ...
Views: 743 - How To Be An IT Contractor - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalSo, you've heard of IT contractors and thought what it could be like to become one? You might be wondering, how do they get paid so much and why do they get hired? Well, there are a few reasons for this - read on! What Is an IT Contractor? To begin with, we should define what an IT ...
Views: 780 - How to Become a Project Manager - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalProject managers are an important part of any IT project. They are responsible for organizing, coordinating and managing the work that occurs as part of an IT project, and contacting anyone active in the project. Being a project manager isn't an easy feat - but it’s rewarding and can be an ...
Views: 928 - How to Improve Your Communication Skills - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalCommunication skills are an important part of your career as an IT professional. Increasing them might just be the most beneficial action you can take to advance your career. Giving you better communication skills has lots of benefits. It gives you the confidence to speak to many different ...
Views: 807 - Agile Vs Waterfall - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalOne of the biggest discussions in IT project teams lately is the discussion of which software development methodology to implement - waterfall or agile? If it has left you a little confused, or maybe you just want to understand what the differences are, continue reading. What Is Agile ...
Views: 887 - How To Become A System Administrator - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalA system admin is an essential part in the IT department in every company. They are highly regarded, well paid, and also have a national day named after them! Learn how to become a system administrator in this article. What Is A System Administrator Let’s begin with determining exactly ...
Views: 3300 - How To Nail An Interview - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalHave you got a job interview coming up? Do you want to not only succeed, but nail the interview? Well, keep reading for some recommendations on how you can do that! Interviews are a significant part of an IT professional’s career. You’ve possibly had, or will have, several interviews over ...
Views: 1385 - How To Become A Business Analyst - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalA career as a business analyst, or BA, can be rewarding – it can involve some technical areas that IT professionals are known for, and can involve communicating and working with other people outside the information technology world which can be great as well. Find out more about how to become a ...
Views: 1061(1 vote) - What Is The Average Help Desk Salary – And How Can I Beat It? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalDo you want to know what the average pay is for help desk support? More critically, do you want to earn more than that? If so, great! Read on – I’ve got some advice to share. Average Help Desk Salary I’ve looked into the help desk salary statistics in several places and have found some ...
Views: 1235 - How to Get a Promotion at Work - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalGetting promoted at the workplace is a dream a lot of us would have. Whether it’s the salary increase, the added responsibility, the change in role, the improved office or anything else – there’s a lot of things that motivate us to aim for one position up. Here are some tips on how to get a ...
Views: 1019 - How to Stay Stress Free In Stressful Situations At Work - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalStress is a part of life. Working in information technology can come with high levels of stress. Deadlines for projects, working with difficult users, and late nights from being overworked can cause abnormal levels of stress. Here are a few tips on how you can stay calm in stressful situations ...
Views: 1277 - 8 Things You Should Know About Your Employer - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalIf you’re working for an employer in the IT industry, whether you’re a direct employer, or a consultant to a client, there are a few things you should know about them. I’m not saying “dirty little secrets” about them – just a few things to enhance your knowledge about the company, which can help ...
Views: 974 - How to Report a Mistake to Your Boss - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalMaking mistakes – it’s a fact of life. Without mistakes or failure, there is no success. If you’ve never made a mistake, there’s a good chance you’re lying. It’s ok, everyone makes mistakes. I’ve made some in my time in the IT industry. The important thing is how to deal with them when you ...
Views: 3915 - How to Give a Good Status Report - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Complete ITProfessionalIf you have a manager at work – and let’s face it, most of us do – you’ll most likely need to provide them with updates on the work that you’re doing. Whether it’s assigned to you by them, or from someone else from another team or project, you’ll get asked on the status of your work. Giving an ...
Views: 824 - What Is Networking and Why Should I Do It - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalNetworking is a common term in the IT industry. It can have two meanings – the process of linking computers and other devices together so they can communicate, and the process of meeting and talking to other people to help your IT career. This article is about the latter. What Is ...
Views: 726 - How To Manage Your Energy In The Workplace - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Complete ITProfessionalIn your working life, it’s important that you’re good at your job. It’s important that results are achieved. It might be good if you could just come to work, do what you like and nobody would care about the results – but that’s not the case. Results and progress are important in your career, and ...
Views: 753 - Build the System Around the Process - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Complete ITProfessionalInformation technology is used by businesses for many functions. They get IT workers to build websites, support their systems, develop applications, and build servers. However, the role of all IT workers can be covered by one term - to better allow a business to perform its processes. What ...
Views: 864 - Five Unprofessional Behaviours to Avoid At Work - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Complete ITProfessionaln my previous post, I highlighted five things you can do to be more professional at work. In this article, I outline some similar tips, but from a different angle. These five behaviours are things that may be acceptable outside the workplace, but while you're at work - and trying to be ...
Views: 1019 - Why You Need a Long Term Plan for a Career in IT - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalWhy should you have a career plan? Do you even need to know what your job will be in the long term? The answer is yes, you need to know, or at least have an idea of what you want from your career. One of the benefits of working in the IT industry is that it's so varied. There are a lot of ...
Views: 1114 - Five Great Tips to Be More Professional At Work - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalProfessionalism in the IT world is desirable. Some people have it, some don’t. The ones that do have it, the ones that are professional, are treated with more respect and are usually better at their jobs. Below, I share five tips that you can use to be more professional in your workplace. ...
Views: 1109(1 vote) - The Number One Tip For Working In Information Technology - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Complete ITProfessionalWhen I started working in IT, I was provided with some very useful advice. It made sense to me at the time, but only after I had more experience did I fully realise how important it was. It’s something I’ve been putting into practice ever since. This piece of advice was in the form of four ...
Views: 629(1 vote) - Why It’s Good To Work In Information Technology - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Complete ITProfessionalAs an information technology professional, I often get asked why I work in IT, or what’s good about working in IT. Sure, I have a passion for computers, but that may only get you so far. Below I’ve listed some of the reasons it’s good to work in IT. Good Money One of the best reasons to ...
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