Kristin Burnham
Computerworld
Boston, MA, United States
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LinkedIn tip: How to turn off activity broadcasts
If you're looking for your next IT job, disable this LinkedIn setting to prevent tipping off your manager. → Read More
Do IT certifications still matter?
IT certifications are a hot topic. But are they necessary? → Read More
4 ways for IT managers to keep their staff happy
Everyone knows that happy employees are better employees -- but what, exactly, is the key to employee happiness? → Read More
5 reasons your next job interview may be challenging
Challenging job interviews result in better hires and higher job satisfaction -- but what factors contribute to whether an interview process will be particularly difficult? → Read More
The top 3 reasons why employees quit
A new report studied the factors that predict whether an employee will stay with their current employer or quit. → Read More
SIEM: 14 questions to ask before you buy
Today's SIEM technology boasts more brain power than ever, but many organizations fail to realize its full promise. Here are the key questions you need to ask to ensure the solution you choose will deliver. → Read More
4 LinkedIn messaging tips for career builders
Whether you're an IT pro seeking a new opportunity, an up-and-comer on the lookout for a mentor or a veteran who wants to build out a network of colleagues, these four messaging etiquette tips detail the right (and wrong) way to communicate on LinkedIn. → Read More
5 videoconferencing fears (and how to overcome them)
Videoconferencing continues to gain in popularity as a way to save both time and money, not to mention increase collaboration among a distributed workforce. Here’s how to make the most of the medium. → Read More
How IT teams navigate unlimited vacation policies
As more companies adopt this new benefit, IT leaders have the unique challenge of balancing employee time off requests with ensuring that essential tech functions -- like the help desk -- are sufficiently staffed. Here's how Akamai, CA Technologies and VMware make it work. → Read More
Top 10 U.S. cities for women in technology
Though Silicon Valley may still struggle for gender equality in tech jobs, other U.S. cities are faring better. Here are 10 locations inching closer to gender equality and equal pay. → Read More
4 infosec hiring tips to attract top talent
Top-notch security pros are hard to find, leaving companies struggling to fill positions. Here’s what businesses need to change to gain a competitive edge. → Read More
12 Facebook flops to commemorate its 12th birthday
You can’t get it right all the time, and no one knows that better than the king of social media. Here are 12 examples of famous Facebook fails. → Read More
5 ways to kickstart your infosec job search in 2016
You’re questioning your job—the company, your responsibilities, your salary and more—but is it time to move on? → Read More
How to change your Facebook ad preferences
Your online browsing habits impact the ads you see on Facebook. Here’s the lowdown on advertising interest lists, interest-based advertising and your opt-out options. → Read More
How to boost your LinkedIn profile with keywords
IT managers, are you highlighting the right words and phrases to set yourself apart from the crowd and make your profile rise to the top of LinkedIn searches? → Read More
How to prioritize your Facebook news feed content
Facebook starts prompting users this week to select friends and pages whose content will display higher than everything else. Here’s how to use this tool to customize your news feed. → Read More
Infosec jobs: 5 Ways to score an ace recruiter
Working with recruiters who specialize in placing security professionals can give you an advantage in your job search. Here’s how to spot the great ones. → Read More
How to boost your LinkedIn profile ranking
Hiring experts share customized keywords that will bump you to the top of LinkedIn searches for CIOs, CTOs, CDOs and vice presidents of IT. → Read More
Infosec jobs: Use keywords to boost your LinkedIn ranking
Hiring experts share the keywords you must use to rise to the top of LinkedIn searches for security professionals. → Read More
4 ways CIOs can speak better CFO
Meetings with your CFO don’t need to be intimidating. Here’s what you need to do to leave with the money you need. → Read More