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Monday, June 23, 2008

Five “Must-Have” IT Certifications

Career Center - by Carie Bishop

When you become certified in a specific technology product or skill set, you demonstrate to potential employers that you have direct qualifications for jobs within their IT organization. Employers evaluate these milestones or tech benchmarks to whittle down the field of job applicants. You may also complete several IT certifications to seek advancements at your current job or to apply for a better-paying one. Some employers will expect you to continually add certifications to remain with the company.

Here are five, must-have certifications for competing in the IT professions:

CompTIA A+
This is the basic certification…

Monday, March 24, 2008

Top 5 Social Networks for Computer Programmers

Career Center - by Get Degrees Staff

Computer programmers are the creators of social networking sites, but the frequent them as well. The following social networking and tech-focused Web sites for computer programmers can expand your social circle and get career ideas. 

Computer programmers are the creators and architects of social networks, so they appreciate well-functioning online networks. Although there are not too many social networks specifically targeted at programming yet, the lonely programmer is sure to find friends amid the many design…