 TechKnow | Volume #10 | March 10 2009 |
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Terrific News! Here Come the Jobs!
Kansas City and Minneapolis, Boston and New England all have reports in the positive column and more specifically, there are more computer systems design and consulting services jobs now than a year ago. Then, with the billions of IT dollars included in the stimulus plan, there may be more to celebrate than what we think. We recently launched a new website to work as a complete career guide for people like you in the IT field. It includes tons of valuable and useful information, including salary stats, assessment tests, a career growth chart and better yet, employment projections. Find out what certification training will help you see the light: Microsoft MCTS, MCSA, MCSE and MCITP; Basic Linux, Sun JAVA, (ISC)2 SSCP and CISSP; Cisco CCENT, CCNA and CCNP; CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; Checkpoint CCSA, GIAC, Oracle and much more. Or to get some advice on your situation, call 1-877-872-4646 Monday through Friday, 9am-6pm. The jobs are coming. Now all you have to do is be ready to compete for them. What Is the One Thing That Will Increase Your Salary?
So how do you improve your job performance enough to be monetarily recognized? Changes like going to work with a smile on your face or eating a super protein-packed power bar every day won’t exactly be the phenomenon you’re hoping for. According to your fellow colleagues, keeping current with today’s technology by receiving training to upgrade your skill set worked for them this past year, despite the economic downturn. According to the survey, 87% who have taken additional training admit they are more proactive on the job and 64% said that the training they received had a significant impact on their salary. Certifications also proved to be the secret to boosting job performance. According to the survey, three out of four IT professionals said they were more productive at work after becoming certified and 67% of the hiring managers believe that “certifications impact the salaries of potential employees”. In what ways do you think certifications can help in your job performance or current job search? CBT XPress specializes in Certification Boot Camps to get you certified FAST. Imagine increasing your salary or finally landing that job with the pay that you always dreamed of, all from taking a “cert-cation” vacation in Tampa Bay, Florida! CBT XPress Certification Boot Camps include CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ Boot Camps; Microsoft MCITP Enterprise Administrator 2008; MCSE 2003; MCITP Messaging Administrator; Cisco CCENT and CCNA Boot Camps; all to get you certified NOW at the luxurious Safety Harbor Resort and Spa in Tampa Bay, Florida. Take a look at what our recent students have said about their CBT XPress Boot Camp experience. For more information, call 1-877-872-4646 Monday through Friday, 9am-6pm. Tech ToysNot every “tech toy” is a technological blessing. Here are a few tech toys (compliments of Digital Trends) that didn’t quite make it (and you’ll see why):
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The jobs are coming! The jobs are coming! Despite the doom and gloom everyone is witnessing, some districts are already seeing the light at the end of the tunnel in regards to the IT industry. As 
Everyone wants to know “the secret” to getting the money you deserve. As it turns out, “the secret” isn’t a secret at all. According to TechRepublic’s 2009 Salary Report, “job performance” is the single greatest contributing factor to a higher base pay.” Are they simply trying to state the obvious?
