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Earn the respect of older staff by managing effectively

Young IT managers can easily derail their careers if they don't prevent the resentment and jealousy of older subordinates from impacting team performance. Here are tips on how best to approach this management issue. Read more »

Raise your external profile

The payoff of raising your external profile can be huge in terms of future career opportunities. Follow these tips from Builder.com to get you started. Read more »

Simple advice for job seekers

Commentary--We try and make some sense of the plethora of reports on the IT job market. Read more »

Seven ways to build respect as a project manager

Gaining respect from the members of your team takes work, practice, and patience. Here are seven ways you can build and maintain the respect you need to lead your projects. Read more »

Tips for identifying burnout in yourself and your staff

If you're frustrated, angry, or just don't care anymore, you're probably experiencing burnout. Learn the most common symptoms and ways to positively identify burnout before it ruins your staff or your career. Read more »

Look outside the IT industry for applicable management solutions

There's a wealth of information and experience out there, beyond the world of IT. Here are tips on capturing that knowledge and applying it to your next project. Read more »

Learning to manage managers

Micromanaging your second-tier managers is a sure-fire way to cause frustration and resentment. Use these five tips to balance the task of managing managers. Read more »

5 resume flaws to avoid

An effective resume is a key tool when trying to land a job in a tight IT market. A veteran IT recruiter warns of 5 fatal flaws that could send your resume to the reject file. Read more »

Tread carefully through company politics

The best way to handle company politics is often to avoid it. Use these tips to deal successfully with attempts to draw you into political battles while remaining aware of what is going on around you. Read more »

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