Monday, April 26, 2010

About Tech Careers: What It Takes to Succeed as a Woman in IT

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From Patricia Pickett, your Guide to Tech Careers
A recent study identified the top six characteristics of women who climb to senior positions in technology; find out what those attributes are. In this issue, I also explore the question of whether you should include your cover letter in the body of an email, or as an attachment. Finally, check out Robert Half Technology's latest report regarding hiring increases for the next quarter, and which skills will be in most demand as a result.

What It Takes to Succeed as a Woman in IT
These attributes are not just something women need to develop - they're also crucial for their male counterparts - but they do serve as a reminder that it takes more than just technical aptitude to advance your IT career, especially if you're a woman... Read more

How to Email Your Cover Letter
Should you paste your full cover letter into the body of an email, or attach the cover letter to the email and write a short introductory note mentioning that your letter and resume are attached? Find out what the overall best approach is for emailing your cover letter... Read more

Second-Quarter IT Hiring to Increase
The latest IT Hiring Index and Skills Report from recruitment firm Robert Half Technology bears some good news: hiring activity for technical positions should increase in Q2 2010... Read more

What is Offshore IT Outsourcing?
The basics of offshore IT outsourcing: what it is, why companies send technical work overseas, and which offshore outsourcing destinations are most popular... Read more

 


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