The SMSP course is definitely an eye opener. With how much social media has taken over, it is important to be fully aware of the capabilities along with all the risks it brings. Wilder Guerra, information systems technician, U.S. Navy The UKI Social Media Security Professional (SMSP) certification, powered by CompTIA, will be available on April 9. The SMSP ... Read More

Managing your online image is important for job hunters, experts advise. "Let your public images be more professional and not open to misinterpretation," says Scot Melland, CEO of Dice Holdings. Google yourself. What do you find? Will it help you get your next job? If not, it's time to sharpen your online image. Human resource departments and staffing firms are ... Read More

Tracy Bicknell-Holmes, professor and engineering librarian at University of Nebraska-Lincoln created an online image management microsite for UNL students and staff, but it's publicly available and you can use it to. Clicking through the tabs of Bicknell-Holmes' website, you will find: Slide, audio and video presentations about managing your online presence by a wide variety of experts Direct links to ... Read More

Takeaway of the week is you never know what to believe when it comes to industry reports, findings, statistics or surveys. One set of industry reports and findings might say the IT salaries are on the rise and the next week a new slew of fact and figures come out to counter those claims. The one constant seems to be ... Read More

Takeaway of the week is that IT job search route will be significantly less bumpy when the right steps, tools and resources are applied. Take, for example, the use of a well-planned-out career map or the latest job-hunting gadget from the biggest social networking space on the planet. Or maybe just having someone with whom to collaborate. Career Map that ... Read More