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Photo: mugley/Flickr (CC) During the boom, techies with in-demand skills might have been offered a job after a perfunctory interview. Now employers are increasingly selective, so technology professionals - even those with years of experience - must face facts. To get hired you need to become a pro not just at coding Java or .Net, but at selling yourself to ...

InsideTech created The Microsoft Windows History Quiz to help you learn more about the history of the world's most popular operating system. We listened to our users' feedback and are providing the answers so you can learn from the quiz. h4. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken InsideTech's Microsoft Windows History Quiz, go take it first. See answers on the next ...

Constipated Clauses Reporting on the feats and foibles of the Red Sox, a writer for South Coast Today notes: "It goes without saying that these exploits take a tremendous amount of skill." If it "goes without saying" then don't say it. If it doesn't, in fact, go without saying, then don't say it does. "Obviously, the sky is blue." Putting ...

Blogging can seem like a quick and easy way to draw attention to yourself as a technology professional. You post your opinions on Web 2.0 trends, information architecture or whatever strikes your fancy, and pronto, you've got a worldwide audience. If only it were that easy. Blogging can be a savvy way to develop your street cred as a techie, ...

While survival is the paramount concern these days, how you survive will determine your true legacy. Today, IT groups must prepare for the inevitable rebound by investing in change. It’s not just about “keeping the lights on;” it’s about tuning the engine that makes innovation possible. If it doesn’t positively affect the bottom line, the top line and/or increase efficiencies, then ...

The length and breadth of the current economic recession has laid waste to the idea of the fully recession-proof career. IT companies have not been spared - just check out any list of the top crop from Silicon Valley and it's easy to cringe at the job bloodletting. But IT careers have still been more resilient than most. In the last ...

 When Jeanne Knight’s husband was recently interviewing for a mechanical engineering job, he was asked what the letters “E” and “I” stood for in a bending equation for a structural beam. Once he correctly replied “modulus of elasticity” (E) and “moment of inertia” (I), he then had to explain what each of the concepts meant. “Hiring managers will ask these ...

InsideTech created the What's Your Investment IQ? quiz to help you learn how to improve your investment skills. Here are some of the answers so you can learn from the quiz. h4. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken the What's Your Investment IQ? quiz first, go take it now. See answers on the next page... [page] [widget:885] 1) You’d rather have: ...

Think you want another degree? Join the club. Many techies decide to pursue graduate degrees as a way to advance their careers, hone an area of expertise or switch specialties. Years ago, graduate program choices were limited, with many students choosing between an MBA and a master’s degree in computer science, depending on whether they wanted to seek a management ...

Being laid off or having your hours reduced doesn’t have to mean an end to health insurance, but for many workers it does because the cost of continuing coverage is too high, especially for those over 30. We spoke with industry experts about what your options are once that coverage runs out. When you leave a job, you may be able ...

It may be summer, but it’s cold out there: Thousands of companies of all sizes have frozen hiring and salaries, putting many workers’ earnings expectations on ice for the time being. But many employers continue to make job offers even as they reduce overall headcount. More than 4 million hires were made in April 2009, according to the Job Openings and ...

A resume refresher doesn't need to be painful. And your efforts could pay off with big dividends. Arm yourself with an updated, high-octane resume, and 2009 could be the year that you land a better job. Now is a great time to reflect on your recent accomplishments and add them to your resume. Let these ideas guide you. 1. Find ...

A resume refresher doesn't need to be painful. And your efforts could pay off with big dividends. Arm yourself with an updated, high-octane resume, and 2009 could be the year that you land a better job. Now is a great time to reflect on your recent accomplishments and add them to your resume. Let these ideas guide you. reddit_url = ...

When Erik Moser was laid off from his job in January 2009, he improvised to keep his finances afloat. He scaled back on eating out. He picked up a few odd jobs, like babysitting for his sister and dog walking for friends. He even got out of the lease on his Chicago apartment and moved back in with his parents. “Is ...

Whether you’re a game designer, a web developer, or a help desk operator, any job in tech can be overwhelming and stressful. Learning how to manage stress and channel it through positive means is vital, not just for a successful career, but for your happiness and well-being too. If you don’t take time to unwind, constant stress can lead to ...

Serious gamers with a passion for challenges and innovation might consider the career opportunities presented in the medical gaming and simulation field. A new report from the Games for Health Project shows worldwide sales for health-focused games such as Wii Fit, EA Sports Active and Konami's Dance Dance Revolution have totaled USD $2 billion over an 18 month period. It is ...

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InsideTech created The Ultimate PC Connector Quiz to help you brush up on your critical PC components and connectors. We listened to our users' feedback and are providing the answers so you can learn from the quiz. h4. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken The Ultimate PC Connector Quiz, go take it first. See answers on the next page... [page] #1 ...

InsideTech created The Ultimate Tech Acronym Quiz to help you learn more about tech acronyms We listened to our users' feedback and are providing the answers so you can learn from the quiz. h4. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken The Ultimate Tech Acronym Quiz, go take it first. See answers on the next page... [page] 1. FTP o Fault Tracking ...

TestQ created the Name That Font quiz to test how much you know about fonts. We listened to your feedback and are providing the answers so you can learn from the quiz. h4. Don't cheat! If you haven't taken the Name That Font quiz yet, go take it first. See answers on the next page... [page] 1) Arial 2) Comic Sans ...