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The IT Manager's Survival Guideby Rob Aalders; Peter Hind
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2003; US$ 85.00
Accessible, refreshingly candid, but above all helpful, this pragmatic guide addresses a real need by dealing with the problems that face the new IT manager. By providing a number of practical recommendations and approaches including how to make the transition from technical professional to manager and dealing with people, to giving advice and guidance on organization structure, architecture and planning approaches, this book covers a whole raft of issues essential to managing an IT unit. If you have chosen to move from the safe haven of technology to the unpredictable world of management, this book could make the difference between success and failure. "The IT Manager's Survival Guide is well named. Aimed at the techie becoming an IT Manager... more...
America's Top 101 Computer and Technical Jobsby Michael Farr
JIST Publishing 2004; US$ 15.95
Explore the wide variety of jobs at every education level that require computer and technical skills. This fully updated book provides thorough, current, and interesting descriptions for more than 100 major jobs, organized in convenient alphabetical order?including careers in computer and Web technology, health care, science, communications, manufacturing, and finance. more...
Top 100 Computer and Technical Careersby Farr
JIST Publishing 2006; US$ 17.95
Jobs requiring computer and technical skills continue to grow. Explore 100 careers focused on computers and other technologies, assess which ones match your skills, and get the job you want quickly with this authoritative resource. In one time-saving volume, job seekers and students find everything they need to research careers; learn about pay, outlook, education, and skills needed for the 100 jobs; match their personal skills to the jobs; and take seven steps to land a good job in less time. This book provides?in alphabetical order?thorough, current, and interesting descriptions of 100 major jobs that require computer and technical skills. A newly updated special book-within-a-book section describes the seven steps that cut job search time... more...
Selling Your IT Businessby Robert J. Chalfin
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2006; US$ 63.50
"For close to twenty years I have observed Mr. Chalfin helping owners, business advisors, and students get a grip on the slippery issues of selling a business. This book is a valuable distillation of his expertise. " --Ian MacMillan, Dhirubhai Ambani Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania "Bob provided us with valuable outside perspective while we prepared our business for sale and during the sale process. His book is an excellent guideline for business owners thinking about selling their company." --Steve Gerlicher, Entrepreneur "Bob Chalfin's experience and intellect make this book essential reading for IT business owners. Provides thoughtful analysis and practical advice invaluable to... more...
The IT Professional's Business and Communications Guideby Steven Johnson
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2007; US$ 24.99
Get the communication skills you need for career success with this unique book. Preparing you for exams and beyond, the valuable content delves into the issues that you’ll face in corporate, retail, and remote support environments. The book offers more than fifty scenarios depicting typical workplace situations, possible responses-and appropriate solutions to guide you. With this approach, you’ll gain valuable insight into becoming a team player and learn strategies to communicate more effectively with coworkers and customers. more...
Great Jobs for Computer Science Majorsby Jan Goldberg
McGraw-Hill 2002; US$ 14.95
Answers the question, ''What can I do with a major in . . . ?''. Students can explore their career options within their field of study using the Great Jobs series as their guide. From assessing individual talents and skills to taking the necessary steps to land a job, every aspect of identifying and getting started in a career choice is covered. Readers learn to explore their options, target an ideal career, present a major as an asset to a job, perfect a job search, and follow through and get results. more...
CIO Best Practicesby Joe Stenzel; Gary Cokins; Bill Flemming; Anthony Hill; Michael H. Hugos; Paul R. Niven; Karl D. Schubert; Alan Stratton
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2007; US$ 65.00
Are you a seasoned information technology (IT) executive looking for options available on leadership structures within your IT organization? Look no further. Now in a Second Edition, CIO Best Practices is an invaluable resource that provides a comprehensive, practical guide for CIOs and their executive team peers giving real-world examples of CIOs who have succeeded in mastering the blend of business and technology responsibilities and giving their companies a sound return on investment of technology dollars more...
Intelligent IT Outsourcingby Sara Cullen; Leslie Willcocks
Taylor & Francis 2003; US$ 67.95
Intelligent IT Outsourcing enables practitioners to focus in on the essential issues that need to be addressed so that the fundamental structure of their sourcing strategy and its implementation is sound. The authors provide insight into the challenges likely to be faced and give detailed advice on how to pre-empt and manage these. IT and outsourcing continue to be problematic, not least because fundamental learning about this subject fails to be applied systematically, and because IT is inherently difficult to manage. The economics are not obvious and emerging technologies have to be addressed, therefore IT goes to the heart of many enterprises and interfaces with multiple business units and processes, and there are continuous skills shortages.... more...
The IT Career Builder's Toolkit, Adobe Readerby Matthew Moran
Pearson Education 2004; US$ 38.95
This is the eBook version of the printed book. Your complete guide to building your information technology career in any economy The IT Career Builder’s Toolkit features market-focused skills and proven methods you can use to jump-start and advance your career. While other books cover just the mechanics of preparing your résumé, writing a cover letter, and interviewing, this book provides all that plus additional insight from IT career development expert, Matt Moran, to help you plan and create a rewarding IT career over the long term. The toolkit approach allows you to use this book to suit your unique needs: Are you new to the IT field? Benefit by reading the book cover to cover.... more...
Resumes for Computer Careersby Editors of VGM Career Books
McGraw-Hill 2002; US$ 10.95
Strong, impressive resumes that lead to the right job!. Resumes for Computer Careers helps you write resumes that hit the target every time. It offers essential advice plus nearly 100 sample resumes and 20 cover letters tailored to the computer field. Includes a variety of resume formats, tips on highlighting strengths and using active vocabulary, and helpful worksheets for gathering personal information. more...