November 14, 2008 3:24 PM
Posted by: Ed Tittel
70-640,
IT careers,
MCTS,
Microsoft Windows,
PBT,
Performance-based testingTo begin today's blog, I need to disclose some shared background and history with Mr. Wall. He's the guy who developed the Novell Certified Engineer (CNE) program at Novell at the same time that I worked there (from 1987 through 1994) and who developed Novell's excellent performance based testing...
November 12, 2008 4:47 PM
Posted by: Ed Tittel
A+,
Career planning,
CCNA,
IT careers,
IT certification,
Network+,
SAP consulting certificationLooks like some people actually do their homework here. I got this comment posted to my "7 Questions" blog, wherein I laid out some queries to enable advice-seekers to get...
November 10, 2008 8:18 PM
Posted by: Ed Tittel
Career development,
Career planning,
IT careers,
IT certification,
job seeking skills,
soft skillsOK, so I'm wriiting an IT career development and enhancement blog. I hope that means it makes sense for me to turn to other career blogs from time to time, for information, advice, and even a good laugh. Those of you who've been reading this blog since it kicked off in mid-August 08, already know...
November 7, 2008 9:26 PM
Posted by: Ed Tittel
business writing,
Career development,
Career planning,
IT careers,
job seeking skills,
resume writing,
soft skills,
Work background
If you've looked for a job, or even just thought about looking for a job recently, you've probably visited one or more of the resume posting sites on the Web. A large number of such operations exist, at the same time that more and more companies are using similar technology to field direct...
November 5, 2008 4:20 PM
Posted by: Ed Tittel
Career development,
Career planning,
Interpersonal skills,
IT careers,
job seeking skills,
LinkedIn.com,
soft skillsFor those not already plugged into the Linked-In business networking Website, it's definitely worth checking out. Here, you can post a personal profile, document your work history, describe your interests, and build a professional network of peers, colleagues,...
October 30, 2008 3:01 PM
Posted by: Ed Tittel
IT careers,
IT certification,
Microsoft Certified MasterIn a recent blog entitled "What about the Microsoft Certified Master credentials" I reported that Per Farny, Director of Advanced Training and Certification at Microsoft had...
October 28, 2008 10:55 AM
Posted by: Ed Tittel
Career development,
Career planning,
Interpersonal skills,
IT careers,
job seeking skills,
soft skillsI had the good fortune to be recruited by the author of these Two "ACE IT" books from Osborne/McGraw-Hill, and worked with Paula Moreira from 2000-2003. Here are their citations, after which I explain their value propositions and point you at Paula's supporting Web site. All are good resources for...
October 24, 2008 9:20 PM
Posted by: Ed Tittel
Career development,
Career planning,
Interpersonal skills,
IT careers,
IT certification,
job seeking skills,
soft skillsOn August 27, I posted a blog entitled "7 Questions for Highly Effective Career Advice." In posting this piece, my goal was to arm readers and would be advice-seekers with...
October 24, 2008 9:07 PM
Posted by: Ed Tittel
Career development,
Career planning,
Interpersonal skills,
IT careers,
job seeking skills,
Personal development,
soft skillsOne topic of discussion I see all the time might be baldly stated as "How can I present myself to prospective employers as positively as possible without getting into trouble or promising more than I can deliver?" Besides the obvious answers--namely, "Steer clear of trouble," and "Don't claim...
