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IT Careers: 7 Tips for Job Security in a Bad Economy

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Recession fears have IT jobs in jeopardy. Here's how to outlast, outrun and outsmart the competition.

Self-Promotion at Work: 8 Tips for Shy People

Meridith Levinson — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

IT people are often taught that their work should speak for itself, but if you want to survive the economic downturn with your job intact, you've got to promote your work. Here are eight ways to self-promote without being obnoxious.

How to Avoid Getting Sued by a Former Employer

Meridith Levinson — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

If you are recruited to work for a business that competes with your current employer, you could find yourself slapped with a big fat lawsuit over intellectual property theft, even if you did nothing wrong. Here's how to prevent that nightmare.

How to Decide Whether to Keep Your Job or Find a New One

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

If you work in function that's hard-pressed to get funding and your pay isn't keeping pace with inflation, it may be time to consider a career change.

7 Secrets for Surviving a Layoff in a Down Economy

Meridith Levinson — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

It's easy to view a layoff as an end-of-the-world situation, especially when the economy is bad. But a negative attitude will only hurt your chances of finding a new job. To help you mentally and emotionally, a career coach offers his seven tips for surviving a layoff and finding a new job.

Why Working Long Hours Doesn't Guarantee Job Security

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Most professionals think they need to work longer and harder to save their jobs when the economy is bad. But doing so is counterproductive. What you need to do is become indispensable to your organization. Here's how.

Attitude Adjustment: 5 Things Gen Y Can Do to Survive Recession, Layoffs

Meridith Levinson — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Workplace experts agree that Generation Y professionals may have a difficult time surviving a recession because they're not used to having to make sacrifices and because they've never lived through an economic downturn before. Here's what members of coddled Generation Y can do to prove those experts wrong.

5 Reasons Gen Y May Survive Recession, Layoffs Better than Gen X and Boomers

Meridith Levinson — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Generation Y is known for being high-maintenance and needing lots of positive feedback in the workplace. So when an economic downturn brings Gen Y workers pink slips instead of promotions, you might think they'll wither like flowers. In fact, their indifference to corporate America and ability to multi-task may better position them for survival than their older co-workers. Find out why.

Does Work Experience Really Matter?

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Most job ads read like a laundry list for work experience. But if hiring managers are so hung up on experience, why do so many of them prefer younger workers over older workers?

Fannie Mae CIO Resigns Amidst Government Bailout

Patrick Thibodeau — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Rahul Merchant was one of four Fannie Mae executives who resigned from the beleaguered mortgage financing firm last week.

Job Search Tips for Workers Over 50

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Statistics show that it is in fact harder for older workers to find new jobs. That's why workers over 50 need to take a different approach to the job search process. Here are five tips.

20 Tips for Surviving a Layoff, From Someone Who's Been There

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

An IT manager who lost his job earlier this year offers his advice for getting back on your feet and into the IT job market after a layoff.

Microsoft Veteran to Lead Gates Foundation

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jeff Raikes, a 26-year Microsoft veteran who was previously in charge of Office, Windows Server, SQL Server and other key products as the president of the Microsoft Business Division, will succeeed Patty Stonesifer, who is stepping down after holding the CEO position for the past 10 years.

An Improvised Path to CEO

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

An unplanned but ultimately rewarding journey has led former CIO Adrian Bagg to the top role at leading disability charity the Papworth Trust.

Demand for Executives Is Slowing

Meridith Levinson — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

As the economy cools, so too does growth in the number of open positions for executives, according to the results of a new survey from ExecuNet. Consequently, executives seeking new positions will need to change their job search tactics.