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Full-time work isn’t the ONLY stable career choice anymore. There’s a “no-hire, no-fire,” mentality going around. Because of that, layoffs and hiring freezes are pushing tech workers to seek out contract IT jobs. And why not? You can get: Higher compensation Flexibility in your schedule Diverse work experiences Accelerated network growth That said, IT contracting […]

We all know staying in one job your entire career is a moth-eaten concept. What about staying in one career? The jury is still out, but the average professional is likely to pursue three-to-seven distinct career paths. For instance, the Hiring Lab found that between 2022 and 2024, 64% of job switchers on Indeed also […]

“I am certain, 100%, that everyone’s jobs will be changed. The work that we do in our jobs will be changed. My job has already changed and the work that I do has changed. But I’m still doing my job. “I think everybody’s jobs will be affected. Some jobs will be lost. Many jobs will […]

As much as we hate to admit it, some jobs are waking nightmares. Freddy Krueger running your daily stand ups or handling your annual review couldn’t be much worse. The good thing is that these terrible jobs don’t have to last forever (search our opportunities if you’re in one now), and one day, you can […]

Is college necessary for a tech job? People ask that question every time Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, or some new IT luminary joins the multimillionaire club. And these leaders aren’t outliers since the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ finds that about 30% of computer science professionals don’t have a college degree. The question isn’t whether […]

Artificial intelligence makes plenty of people anxious—and that’s still the case as more workers acclimate to the technology. A CNBC survey finds that 42% of those surveyed still worried about how AI would impact their jobs, even as it boosts productivity and efficiency. Though this innovation is going to upset enough apple carts to fill […]

Gone are the days when technical brilliance alone could secure even the most outstanding candidate an executive-level position or ensure long-term career growth. Tech executives must now strategically position themselves as well-rounded industry experts to people inside and outside their organizations. To thrive and stay ahead in their careers, these leaders need to embrace a […]

Are you looking for a new job in the new year? Your success might hinge on how well you avoid your interviewer’s pet peeves. In a 2022 survey, hiring managers shared their feelings about the behaviors most likely to spoil a candidate’s chances. And at the top of the list? A lack of preparation. If […]

Do companies really care about anything other than your technical know-how? You bet! 93% of employers say soft skills play a critical role in hiring decisions. Why then, especially in tech, do we fixate so heavily on hard skills? Technical skills of course, do matter. So much so that as an IT professional, you may […]

Looking at your news feed within the last year, you’ve probably seen plenty of stories where tech professionals leave their jobs for greener pastures. That trend seems to be holding steady. The First Half 2022 Dice Tech Job Report shows tech job postings are up 45% since the beginning of the year, even with some […]