October marks the start of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a month-long event that was created in partnership by the National Cyber Security Alliance and the Department of Homeland Security. They’re bringing together top minds in cybersecurity to form solutions to security challenges that the digital landscape faces. The job field…
Everything in our world seems to have been turned upside down in 2020. And that includes the job interview process. With businesses, schools, churches, and most other organizations turning to virtual platforms like Zoom, Webex and others, you’re likely overly familiar with the format. But if you haven’t engaged in…
Software. You’re surrounded by it. Look at the apps on your smartphones, the computer games that you or your kids play, even the applications on your smart TV. All of this was created by software developers. Looking at how often we use these programs at applications, it’s no surprise that…
How to Find an Internship in the Tech Field Summer is quickly approaching and with it, decision time. High school and college students are lining up their summer plans. Rather than embracing the luxury of basking in the sun for 2-3 months, students should seriously consider an internship or apprenticeship…
How to Prepare Your Child for a Future Career When I was a child, adults would often ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up. Over a six-month period, my response morphed from surgeon to stunt man to comic book artist. I wasn’t thinking seriously about my…
Landing your first IT job While it’s a big relief when you finally graduate, the real challenge is about to begin. You will find that landing your first IT job isn’t easy, given that hundreds and thousands of other fresh graduates are competing for similar positions. But, finding a job…
Have what it takes to succeed as a 21st century professional? Unlike what you previously thought, your academic profile and experience aren’t all you need to secure that job you’ve always dreamed of. In this age, most companies routinely seek for much more than these professional prerequisites. In fact most…
Why Choose an IT Career? To say that modern technology has changed our way of living is an understatement. Those who have embarked in an information technology (IT) career have contributed countless innovations to our daily lives, many of which had become so commonplace that we forget how groundbreaking they…
Protect Yourself During Your Online Job Search Online job sites are a great place to start your search for a new career opportunity. They offer an easy and quick way to browse numerous jobs and send your resume to a potential employer. Even though this is a practical way of…
Karl McCollester has worked in the IT industry for 16 years. He has been a successful CIO and business executive, leading multi-million dollar product initiatives and overseeing company expansions into new territories. Those experiences provided him with first-hand knowledge of the IT skills gap and the vital role IT-oLogy can play…