Tech Career
7 Ways to Get Management to Back Your Ideas
It’s probably true that many employees have a love/hate relationship with their boss. The politics of employer and worker may make the relationship tricky to navigate. For employees, it may be tough to get a boss to even listen to ideas, let along support them. While the standard response may be, “It’s not a […]
3 Steps for Showing Off Your Tech Skills
While as a tech professional your skill set is in-demand, it’s important to realize that employers are still looking for the best-of-the-best talent that can check the box on a variety of niche skills. It’s no longer enough to apply as an “IT specialist” with a blanket resume and cold application. What makes you ideal […]
Top Cities for Tech Pros in 2019
As an IT professional, you’re in high demand across the country right now. Throw a dart at a map and you will surely find a well-paying IT job wherever it lands. However, certain cities will grow your tech career faster and further than others. As you look ahead toward your next role, consider these three […]
Exploring Chicago’s Evolving Tech Industry
Chicagoland is one of America’s most exciting metropolitan areas to be a part of, and a chief reason is the area’s thriving IT sector. Whether it’s the growth of startups, an influx of job opportunities, or shifting professional demographics, the region continues to be a beacon for IT talent and companies in the Midwest. Here’s […]
Your 2018 Midwest IT Salary Guide Is Here
Compensation is an important area of focus for anyone connected to the tech industry, and for good reason. Hiring managers facing the distinct IT skills gap are finding themselves unsure of the right amount to offer in-demand talent in order to secure their services. Similarly, tech pros who are inundated with varying job opportunities might […]
Why Soft Skills Matter to Your Tech Career and How to Refine Them
As a tech professional, there’s no doubt you’ve learned a tremendous amount over the course of your career. Perhaps you’ve mastered several programming languages, are a data mining expert, or are schooled on safeguarding networks against the latest cybersecurity threats. While being versed in any of these areas can set you up for a great […]