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Career roadmap: cyber security engineer
As demand for highly skilled cyber security professionals increases, we talk to Anna Zapata, cyber security engineer at communications services provider AT&T to find out what it takes to become a cyber security engineer.
Understanding the new pandemic labor landscape: Big Data/IoT jobs, pay, skills and certifications
The sheer amount of data being generated by tens of billions of connected devices has made big data/Internet of Things jobs a hot commodity now and for decades to come. Here's what you need to know to capitalize on it.
The new pandemic labor landscape for cybersecurity jobs, skills and certifications
As cyberattacks increase, how can employers fight back? And what should employees do to capitalize on new job and career opportunities?
How to manage contracts in a multi-cloud environment
One management challenge of a multi-cloud environment is how to handle all the contracts that come with using multiple providers and services.
15 hot tech skills getting hotter -- no certification required
Employers are apt to invest more often in cash premiums for noncertified tech skills compared to certifications. Here are a few they’re coveting the most now and going forward.
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Best Places to Work in IT 2020
Investment in employee development is a common theme among the top organizations on this year’s Best Places to Work in IT 2020 list.
How CIOs create and drive new ways of engagement
How do business leaders help employees and customers thrive when they are stressed, fearful and longing for authentic human connections?
14 IT certifications that will survive and thrive in the pandemic
These tech certifications not only have high value now, but employers will continue to value them as the coronavirus continues.
Career roadmap: Cloud engineer
The shift to the cloud has been so pervasive that it has left a lot of companies with a skills gap they are struggling to fill with professionals who have cloud experience. That makes it a great time to be a cloud engineer.
How the pandemic is affecting tech jobs, skills and certifications
It may be too early to know exactly how COVID-19 will impact tech jobs and skills in the long run, but there are clear signs of things to come.
What is a chief customer officer?
A growing emphasis on customer experience is the most prominent trend in business today. The chief customer officer (CCO) position helps provide a single vision across all customer interactions.
Career roadmap: Machine learning engineer
Machine learning is one of the most in-demand skills in today’s technology job market. Kyle Hamlin, principal machine learning engineer at Sailthru, discusses what it takes to travel on that career path.
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Episode 2: Survive and thrive during the Covid-19 crisis
Listen now as executive coach Ryan Halverson offers advice on how to manage your career (and your life) during the coronavirus pandemic and how to excel after it.
IT hiring trends: What to expect now and in the months to come
Given the uncertainty that the coronavirus is bringing to all facets of our lives, you're probably wondering how it will affect your career. Do layoffs loom? Will certain roles see higher demand? How are companies handling...
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Tech Career Ladder podcast: Start your climb to EPIC leader
In Insider Pro’s inaugural Tech Career Ladder podcast, Sandy Silk -- director of Information Security, Education, and Consulting at Harvard University -- joins host Maryfran Johnson to discuss what it takes to become an EPIC leader....
Security School: Enroll today and advance your tech career
Insider Pro and CertsNexus have created a virtual classroom where subscribers can learn and test their cybersecurity readiness.
How Salesforce certifications can boost your career (and where to start)
Salesforce has created an ecosystem of products and services beyond its core CRM tool, building a huge demand for knowledgeable Salesforce professionals who bring skills with industry-specific extensions and business-aligned apps.
