You may have seen this post appear on social media recently: “CFO: What happens if we train them and they leave? CEO: What happens if we don’t and they stay?” Employees can make or break a company, and smart executives know how to bring out the best in their employees. You can hire someone with […]
Because technology is constantly evolving, IT professionals have to evolve to keep up with the changing requirements of their job. On-going learning is essential to avoid being left behind. Below are some reasons why obtaining an IT certification is important for IT professionals. A certification on top of your degree can open up new possibilities […]
Microsoft Excel has been one of the most powerful, useful business applications on the planet going on the better part of 30 years now. Almost anyone can pick up a basic understanding of how to enter data into its cells and sheets. However, to bring out its true potential you’ll need to master some of […]
The list of high-profile companies attacked by cyber criminals is long and includes big names like Target, Sony, Citibank, Anthem, and Home Depot to name a few. Could these social engineering attacks have been prevented? As part of Home Depot’s recent settlement, it agreed to pay at least $19.5 million to compensate U.S. consumers harmed […]
Forbes recently listed BI analysts among its top 10 best-paying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs for college graduates with several years of experience. Right now, the demand for business intelligence analysts is high. What Is Business Intelligence Analytics? Business intelligence analytics involves gathering and analyzing information to make better business decisions. Vast amounts […]
Years ago, hunting for a job in IT meant sprucing up your resume, getting your recommendations in order, and scouring the classifieds for places to send your cover letter. And just as it’s made its mark on so many other things (like your career path!), the internet has added a lot of new variables and […]
It’s no secret that the field of IT field is booming. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, more and more of our daily activities are moving online, increasing the need for skilled IT professionals to help build, improve and protect the systems and networks we all use. However, IT professionals aren’t the only group who […]
Microsoft Excel has been the go-to spreadsheet program for decades. Almost every business professional has used Excel at some point to organize data, compute totals, and create graphs. Excel Analytics provides capabilities that allow users to go way beyond typical Excel functionality. A great way to learn how to leverage the extensive power of Excel […]
Getting a job in the IT field, whether that means leveling-up on your current career or shifting directions entirely, is a worthwhile goal for a variety of reasons. The work is rewarding, the opportunities are great, and the challenge is enough to keep the brightest minds engaged. There’s one more well-known benefit to a career […]
If you’re here at the beginning of your IT career odds are you’re already asking yourself, “What certification should I get?” With so many vendors and certifying bodies all vying for your time and money, it is important to understand what you should, and should not prioritize. A word on who this article is NOT […]
