CNA Study Guide: Novell eDirectory
[ Source: Pearson Education ]
January 2008-eDirectory is the world’s leading Directory service. It provides a unifying, cross-platform infrastructure for managing, securing, accessing, and developing all major components of the network. eDirectory scales to the largest network environments, including the Internet. Because it is based on the X.500 standard, eDirectory supports Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), and the Java programming environment. This paper from Pearson Education, Exam Cram covers eDirectory testing objectives for Novell Course 3001: Foundations ....
The Use of Spreadsheets: Considerations for Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
[ Source: Lyquidity Solutions ]
January 2008-Many companies rely on spreadsheets as a key tool in their financial reporting and operational processes. As a result, the use of spreadsheets is an integral part of the information and decision-making framework for these companies. In developing and using spreadsheets, companies need to balance their ease and flexibility against the importance of reliable information for management’s use. This paper from PricewaterhouseCoopers discusses the evaluation of the control environment and specific control activities that should ....
How To Use Resume Keywords
[ Source: Professional Resume ]
January 2008-This paper from Professional Resume explains how to use resume keywords to their advantage. Resume keywords can enhance resume and take it to new levels. Any resume can benefit from using action packed words because those words show a prospective employer that one is a go-getter, one make things happen and one takes initiative to accomplish goals. Resume Keywords take a boring resume and turn in into a power-packed marketing piece that cannot be ignored. ....
Job Interview Questions For College Seniors/Recent Grads
[ Source: Quintessential Careers ]
January 2008-This paper from Quintessential Careers explains list of sample interview questions college seniors and recent grads can expect, especially at first, more traditional interviews. Prepare answers to these questions, but don’t memorize the answers so that one come off sounding like a robot; in other words, be prepared for these questions and have an outline or script ready, but don’t worry about remembering the answers word-for-word.
Non-Traditional Career Paths For Men And Women
[ Source: Quintessential Careers ]
January 2008-This paper from Quintessential Careers describes about non-traditional career is where more than 75 percent of the workforce is of the opposite gender - or conversely where less than 25 percent of the workforce is of same gender. For women, many non-traditional careers fall into a few broad categories of jobs: labor-intensive, scientific/technical, and supervisory. And while fewer non-traditional careers are available for men than for women, these careers tend to involve education, health, and ....
Five Key Traits Of Great Leadership
[ Source: Entrepreneur.com ]
January 2008-This paper from Entrepreneur.com explains five leadership traits one can adopt to attract and retain outstanding employees. As an entrepreneur with employees, one of the primary goals is most likely to attract and keep motivated workers. So this paper explores the five key traits that will help one become the kind of leader people love working for.
ICDL Exam Cram: Using the Computer and Managing Files
[ Source: Pearson Education ]
January 2008-A user interface consists of the graphical components one uses to view and interact with the computer. To help one prepare for the ICDL exam, this paper published by Pearson Education, Exam Cram teaches the way around the system’s file structure. Specifically, the paper covers the computer environment, the desktop, how to manage files, viruses, and print management.
10 Steps In Presenting An Effective Business Case For A Learning Management System
[ Source: SumTotal Systems ]
January 2008-Most organizations don’t emphasize the importance of learning and development as much as they should. The need may be very clear to the individual, but how do they convince the rest of the organization to jump on board? This white paper from SumTotal Systems explains the 10 steps which will help to address immediate problems, build alliances throughout the organization, and make a business case. These best-practices come directly from SumTotal customers who have faced ....
The Ultimate Guide To Job Interview Preparation
[ Source: Quintessential Careers ]
January 2008-The biggest mistake in interviewing is not being fully prepared. It behooves job-seekers to use every conceivable means possible to prepare for the interview and to allow ample time to fully prepare. Understand that interviewing is a skill; as with all skills, preparation and practice enhance the quality of that skill. Preparation can make the difference between getting an offer and getting rejected. This paper from Quintessential Careers explains job interview preparation.
Solaris 9 User Account Administration
[ Source: Pearson Education ]
January 2008-This paper covers the administration of user and group accounts, the system files used to store the user and group account information, and the initialization files associated with user accounts. User and group accounts control access to the system. The administration of user accounts and group accounts along with the passwords associated with these accounts is a key system administration activity. User accounts can be added, modified, or deleted using command-line utilities or by using ....
InformationWeek National IT Salary Survey 2007
[ Source: InformationWeek ]
April 2007-
The IT profession is on the rebound. Fewer IT professionals are unemployed, many feel more secure in their jobs, and some are anticipating bonuses linked to personal performance in the coming year.
Information technology as a career path is back on track. IT professionals are earning the highest salaries in the 10-year history of the InformationWeek National IT Salary Survey. Have you heard that ringing sound? That's the headhunters calling. IT professionals are ....
Why, What, Where and How of Outsourcing
[ Source: S5 Systems ]
April 2008-
To implement a successful outsourced project considerable planning and
efforts are required. This white paper discusses the important guidelines to help through your next outsourced project.
This whitepaper is for product/project managers, CFO and other managers involved in making decisions related to outsourcing.
New Study Shows Leading Edge Companies Receive Failing Grade At HR SEO Strategies
[ Source: Sharkstrike ]
June 2009-
In this first of a four-part series, Sharkstrike discusses the emergance of HR SEO, as well as findings from its research into current HR SEO practices at leading companies. Search engine optimization (SEO) has been a standard practice used by corporate marketing departments to attract qualified buyers to Web sites for years. And while many human resources leaders might know little or nothing about SEO, leading-edge companies seeking to win the talent acquisition wars are ....
InformationWeek U.S. IT Salary Survey 2008
[ Source: InformationWeek ]
April 2008-
Blame the weakening economy, outsourcing, retiring baby boomers, and an industry-wide mismatch of skills with job titles. Or call it a blip in a nervous economy. No matter what, the results of the 2008 U.S. IT Salary Survey are not pretty. Salaries for business technology professionals are falling. For the first time since InformationWeek began studying salary trends 11 years ago, median pay for the average IT professional has dropped year over year. The good ....
TEAM’s Capabilities In Meeting The Nation’s Healthcare IT Needs
[ Source: Team International ]
October 2009-
TEAM International provides a brief overview of its healthcare IT staffing capabilities and partnership philosophy that allow its clients to successfully and cost effectively reach their aggressive EMR/EHR implementation goals.
New Study Shows Leading Edge Companies Receive Failing Grade At HR SEO Strategies
[ Source: Sharkstrike ]
June 2009-
In this first of a four-part series, Sharkstrike discusses the emergance of HR SEO, as well as findings from its research into current HR SEO practices at leading companies. Search engine optimization (SEO) has been a standard practice used by corporate marketing departments to attract qualified buyers to Web sites for years. And while many human resources leaders might know little or nothing about SEO, leading-edge companies seeking to win the talent acquisition wars are ....
A Lifecycle Practice For Attrition In The Call Center
[ Source: Knowlagent ]
October 2008-
Who cares about attrition? If it concerns the effort involved in hiring 30-50 percent of the workforce every six months, human resources does. If it concerns the length of time it takes for new hires to become adequate, supervisors do. The lifecycle approach is based on addressing different attrition factors at different stages of the agent lifecycle. Solving the challenges at each stage requires different tactics, but the underlying strategy for each relates to the ....
Why Outsource Health Care IT Staffing?
[ Source: Team International ]
April 2009-
The health care industry is ultimately the most complex in needs, data demands, regulations, market size and revenue models, core functions, and outsourcing niche vendors. Regardless of the fact that in recent years the complexity of health care IT solutions has significantly increased, this industry is still projected to be one of the most dynamically developing and fastest-growing segments of IT technologies’ implementation and development in 2009.
Solutions for Staffing the IT Department
[ Source: OSF Global Services ]
September 2008-
In solving the problems that appear in staffing the IT department of your company, there are two main questions you should answer: What is the right IT staffing model for your business? and Should I outsource the IT department?
InformationWeek U.S. IT Salary Survey 2008
[ Source: InformationWeek ]
April 2008-
Blame the weakening economy, outsourcing, retiring baby boomers, and an industry-wide mismatch of skills with job titles. Or call it a blip in a nervous economy. No matter what, the results of the 2008 U.S. IT Salary Survey are not pretty. Salaries for business technology professionals are falling. For the first time since InformationWeek began studying salary trends 11 years ago, median pay for the average IT professional has dropped year over year. The good ....
InformationWeek National IT Salary Survey 2007
[ Source: InformationWeek ]
April 2007-
The IT profession is on the rebound. Fewer IT professionals are unemployed, many feel more secure in their jobs, and some are anticipating bonuses linked to personal performance in the coming year.
Information technology as a career path is back on track. IT professionals are earning the highest salaries in the 10-year history of the InformationWeek National IT Salary Survey. Have you heard that ringing sound? That's the headhunters calling. IT professionals are ....
Why, What, Where and How of Outsourcing
[ Source: S5 Systems ]
April 2008-
To implement a successful outsourced project considerable planning and
efforts are required. This white paper discusses the important guidelines to help through your next outsourced project.
This whitepaper is for product/project managers, CFO and other managers involved in making decisions related to outsourcing.
The Talent Challenge: Creating A Culture To Recruit, Engage And Retain The Best
[ Source: Entrepreneur.com ]
January 2008-
Successful talent management requires a sustained, three-pronged effort to recruit, engage and retain the best talent available. To succeed, a company needs strong, supportive leaders and a caring, innovative culture. Competitive advantage and business results depend more than ever on recruiting, engaging and retaining the best talent--people who are highly effective at both leadership and technical skills.
Recruiting, Retaining, and Reskilling Campus IT Professionals
[ Source: John Wiley & Sons ]
January 2008-
For various reasons, many institutions of higher education have lost touch with the research and best practices associated with recruiting and retention that are widely reported in HR journals as well as IT trade magazines and business publications. Although some recruiting and retention tactics such as stock options may be unique to private enterprise, the strategies and principles explored in this chapter are equally effective in an institution of higher education.
Balancing Innovation & Cost Cutting
IHarris Stratex CIO RichardPlane explores the changing role of the CIO, especially given the new balancing act required today -- namely, balancing cost cutting and...
Leadership in e-Learning
It’s never been more important to develop leadership skills in IT organizations and the business at large. Continuing the nurture technical and business talent at all levels of the organization...
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