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Episode 15 summary Apologies for the tardiness in posting. I recorded this at my moms but had to help her with some private matters. Microsoft to Slash 7,800 Jobs Facebook adds gender equal icons Taylor Swift won’t fight YouTube YouTube celebrity equals major label celebrity – my daughter’s perspective Listen here or download below [DOWNLOAD […] The post 15 – What does proactive mean when it comes to getting the job you want? Other projects? appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

Episode 14 Summary Best time for FB posts:Tues/Wed – late morning Combating ISIS Online “Ecosystem” Facebook introduces video revenue share Question: Negotiating Salary for a Geek Squad consulting position Productivity App: Nozbe Listen here: [DOWNLOAD EPISODE HERE] Original question and my answer Q) I have an interview with Best Buy tomorrow for a Geek Squad […] The post 14 – How can you negotiate your salary for a Best Buy, Geek Squad position appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

Episode 13 summary: Our Mantra and its origin Be Proactive! Be Positive! Add Value! Share Opportunity! Technology News Google’s self-driving cars in Mountain View Selfie sticks banned at Disney World If you were given $1,000 to spend on your career, what would you use it for? Mary Brandel’s article at Network World download episode 13 Other […] The post 13 – What would you do with $1,000 dollars and our mantra: Be Proactive! Be Positive! Add Value! Share Opportunity! appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

This is more of an announcement but I do address a reader question about his career. A plan that takes him from help desk intern to CIO. or download Episode 12 here. The podcast has a new name (The Building Your IT Career Podcast), new cover-art, and new life! I discuss why I haven’t posted […] The post 12 – Relaunch, New Name, and Avoiding the Helpdesk appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

Note: I am moving to a video podcast format. I have the video embedded below and the audio is still available on iTunes but future iTunes podcast may become shorter video podcast. Episode Summary: Beat The Rush Some advice on having a smoother, less frenetic morning and day. Beat the Rush  Video and Audio Listen […] The post 11 – Beat The Rush [video] appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

Episode Summary Do you have your dream job? Would you like to? A discussion on what it takes to create a dream job.       Listen below, download, or subscribe on iTunes. Episode content: How to get your dream job. What is a dream job? Do you know what your dream job is? How […] The post 10 – How to Get Your Dream Job appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

In this episode I discuss the Your Personal Declaration of Independence. What is Information Technology all about? Note: I realize I normally post on Wednesday but because I’ve neglected you and due to the July 4th holiday, I am posting on Monday. Listen below, download, or subscribe on iTunes. House Keeping Book giveaway update. Episode content: The Role […] The post 9 – Your Personal Declaration Of Independence appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

In this episode I discuss the Role of Technology. What is Information Technology all about? Listen below, download, or subscribe on iTunes. House Keeping Book giveaway update. My recent trip to Arizona. My blog entry about that visit. (see video below). Information & Automation and Pulse Infomatics, Inc.. Episode content: The Role of Technology What is your […] The post 8 – The Role of Technology appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

In this episode of the podcast, I discuss scheduling and calendaring. I talk about my calendar, Google Calendar and concepts you can use regardless of which calendar you use. Listen below, download, or subscribe on iTunes. EXTRA: A video on using Google Calendar. House Keeping Winner of the book giveaway: Jedadiah Casey in Florida won […] The post 7 – Scheduling and Calendaring appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

In Episode 6 I discuss getting started in consulting by starting part-time, on a shoestring budget, and some ideas on how I won new clients… hint: speaking to technology groups (give high-value, free and useful information) is a great marketing strategy. Remember: The podium imparts credibility. Listen below, download, or subscribe at iTunes. House Keeping: […] The post 6 – Getting Started In Consulting appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

Listen to or download Episode 5 of The I.T. Career Toolkit Podcast below or click on the image to visit the Podcast page on iTunes. We are all Fearful at times. In this episode I discuss how you overcome fear and move forward in your life and career. Listen below, download, or Subscribe at iTunes. […] The post 5 – Overcome Fear and Your Career appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

Some ideas to help you start your career in Information Technology. However, the information may be helpful to those who want to jumpstart a career that has stalled or become stale. Listen below, download, or subscribe via iTunes Free downloadable PDF of Chapter 11: Breaking Into I.T. Some Housekeeping The forums are working Copies of […] The post 4 – Breaking Into I.T. appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

I.T. Professionals often talk about “average” salary for their skillset. Or they talk about their employer not paying them what they are worth? Have you been caught in that trap? The real question you should be asking is whether you are with an employer who places the same value on your skills as you do… […] The post 3 – How Valuable is Your Value appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

Episode 2 of: The I.T. Career Toolkit Podcast Below you can find a player, a link to download the podcast, & information about the episode. Feel free to comment, ask questions, and use the buttons below to share. Listen Below (mp3 download) Or Subscribe via iTunes. Podcast Episode Summary and Links Yes, I am a […] The post 2 – Some of my projects and what it means to be proactive appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.

Episode 1 of: The I.T. Career Toolkit Podcast Below you will find a player, a download link, and information about the episode. Please feel free to comment, ask questions, and share. Listen below (mp3 download): Episode 1 Summary and links: A Little bit about your host – how I started programming. About the book, Building […] The post 1 – Introductions and how to introduce technology to youth appeared first on Building Your I.T. Career.