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Your last contract ended, but you’ve got a great recruiter who already has you in front of companies that are taking your career to the next level. Unfortunately, it may take a month or more to land and start at your next role. How do you stay sane and amped? Laugh, a Lot This you’ve got time on your hands, and sanity to keep, so work on your pop culture references and your social skills. [ 399 more words ] http://www.csi-it.com//stay-motivated-from-one-informatio/

You took your big chance and stepped up into your first project management role. You’re excited, but nervous because you want to excel, but you aren’t sure how exactly to become the rock star you were meant to be. Here are seven tips on rocking in your new role. Make Communicating Easy Good PMs don’t flinch at the idea of communicating with stakeholders, clients or team. [ 430 more words ] http://www.csi-it.com//accepting-first-project-management/

Telecommuting isn’t a new concept, but if you’re looking to have happier and more productive employees while cutting costs, you can push some breakthroughs by encouraging the telecommute. This staple of IT is still around for good reasons. Fewer Distractions Whether it’s gathering for Sam’s birthday cake in the breakroom or an unexpected client pop-in, distractions happen. When employees can work from home, they reduce their likelihood of bumping into unexpected distractions that can interrupt workflow and make them less successful. [ 308 more words ] http://www.csi-it.com//allowing-employees-work-remotely-p/

With the recent rise in ransomware attacks, hacks, leaks and bot invasions, cybersecurity is transforming at record speeds, even by IT standards. How can you find success hunting for your next position in a constantly evolving career sector? The Home Lab Sometimes attacks are sophisticated, foreign-backed, master-level attacks. Sometimes attacks are more underground and low-tech. Either way, the back alleys of the darknet and tools readily available through open source software will get you positioned to anticipate what’s coming next. [ 300 more words ] http://www.csi-it.com//keys-success-next-information-secu/

You walk into a room and the conversation stops; you have no idea your star employee got divorced two months ago. You have a problem with approachability. You don’t need to be everyone’s best friend to manage a team effectively, but you don’t want to be the last person they call. Be more approachable by utilizing these tips: Literally, leave the door open. [ 336 more words ] http://www.csi-it.com/20//13/approachable-project-manager/

First dates, first loves, first day of school; firsts are always memorable. If you are starting on your first contract assignment, here are a couple of ways to make it a great first. Research the company. Successful first assignments start with a little background work. By now you likely know the 3,000-foot view stuff -- what the company does and some of its products or services -- but now is the time to read some industry articles. [ 235 more words ] http://www.csi-it.com///prepare-first-contract-assignment/

YES! The position of your dreams just skipped right up to the top of that posting email! But, not so fast, the recruiter at the firm has 250 applicants; how are you going to get noticed? Social Media Works for Sharing More Than Kitten Memes More and more recruiters, in fact an astounding 70-90 percent, either use or plan to increase use of social media platforms to connect with candidates. [ 338 more words ] http://www.csi-it.com//effectively-communicate-technology/

Whether you are a new graduate or looking to make a career switch, banking offers a variety of specializations and different paths to the career of your dreams. In the modern banking era, attitudes and aptitudes are changing and creating growth in unexpected ways. It’s not just finance majors in banking, so don’t get intimidated. In fact, according to an [ 273 more words ] http://www.csi-it.com//skills-add-resume-youre-looking-ge/

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Not every hire can be long-term because not every business need is a long-term need. Unfortunately, we sometimes think that means those positions are not productive for our growth or not a step on the right path, and that is simply not true. Fill the Gaps One of the best ways a contract hire can help you is by stepping in to fill a void that current staff may not be able to fill. [ 262 more words ] http://www.csi-it.com//can-contract-hire-help-achieve-sho/

If you’ve spent some time looking through online ads, the newspaper, and all your networking contacts, and you still haven’t turned up a position that appeals to you; it might be time to look around your neighborhood. Turn on any house hunting or house flipping show and you’ll hear the number one real estate rule: location trumps almost everything else. If you are looking for a new position, you are more likely to have better luck, [ 234 more words ] http://www.csi-it.com/2017/09/08/looking-jobs-right-places/

Turn on the news, open a paper, or hit social media and you’re going to see evidence of the incredible importance of cybersecurity. Whether your team is controlling retail transactions, health data or human resources, you need forward thinkers with trained reflexes and creative ideas. Think about these things when you build a team that can turn a complex, and maybe delicate system into an ironclad tank. [ 399 more words ] http://www.csi-it.com//keep-mind-building-next-informatio/

Between you and the job of your dreams lurks the technical interview. Interviewers agree on some consistent missteps that can be the difference between walking away with a new title and walking out with some new lessons. Here’s a quick guide to some areas to consider before your next technical interview. You wore what?! While casual Friday’s have moved from urban legend into a national holiday, an interview, and that includes a technical interview, is no place to rock your newest pair of ripped jeans. [ 627 more words ] http://www.csi-it.com//mistakes-youre-making-technical-in/