Articles by Dice Staff

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  The 10 Most In-Demand Contracting Skills

  The news is good for IT contractors: Demand remains consistent across a number of business sectors and all experience levels. Besides a general dearth of technology talent, recruiters point to a…
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  Don’t Rely on Social Networking Alone

  Tip of the Day For your networking efforts to be effective, they have to take place in the real world. Put another way, you can't build relationships by hiding in your office or relying on social…
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  Keep Your Cover Letter Focused

  Tip of the Day Your cover letter provides an opportunity for you to pitch your experience and skills, but you have to get your message across quickly. If your letter’s too long, reviewers can be…
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  CMU Sees Dramatic Rise in Women Computer Science Majors

  Women comprise 40 percent of the incoming class at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science. That marks, in the school's words, "a new benchmark.” It's certainly a respectable numb…
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  4 Basic Steps of Resume Writing

  Tip of the Day For new graduates: Whatever job you're looking for, you'll construct your resume on a few simple foundation blocks. The first: resume samples—we’ve got free ones here. Select a sim…
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  When & When Not to Get Poached

  With IT talent at such a premium, it’s no surprise that recruiters often make an effort to poach workers from competing companies. Often, they approach people who aren’t even actively looking for…
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  Here’s What All Cover Letters Should Include

  Tip of the Day When sending a cover letter, use the job title and/or reference number as the subject line of your e-mail. In the first sentence, mention the position you’re applying for. Then exp…
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  These Are the Top 10 Cloud Skills Employers Want

  The term “cloud skills” is something of a misnomer. Truth is, there’s no single set of skills you need to get a job working with cloud technology. Instead, employers are looking for a mix of skil…
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  This Simple Move Will Build Your Network

  Tip of the Day When people think about networking, they usually put it in the context of meeting other people. But when you’re out there developing a group of contacts who can help you with advic…
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  What UPS Looks for in New Tech Hires

  United Parcel Service is investing heavily in technology as e-commerce boosts demand for package-delivery services, a $32 billion market that the company has long dominated. Last fall, UPS implem…