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Hey, I would like to introduce an article from a Web Designer at Exacticity. Be sure to leave your comments, feedback or questions using the comments form at the end of this post. How to become a Web Designer With the launch of the Internet in the 90’s and the boom of the dot-com era in the [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: ''How To Become A ...

Is the US economy already in a recession? Will the weakened US economy affect the global economy leading to a recession in Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia and perhaps other international markets?Should you really care about a recession and how it will affect your career, job or income? How About A Refresher Course On Recessions? If you do ...

THE BENEFITS OF BEING A COMPUTER PROGRAMMER Many people who have taken an interest in tinkering with computer programming as a hobby or side project eventually end up pursuing it as a career full time. This applies even if the person‘s previous field of specialization is something that has nothing to do with computers, such as [...]

HOW TO HANDLE A TECHNICAL JOB FACE-TO-FACE INTERVIEW Once you have submitted copies of your resume to the companies that you would like to work for, the next thing in store for you is to play the waiting game. That is, the next thing you should do is to wait for these companies to give you [...]

HOW TO START A NEW CAREER AS A WEB DESIGNER Designing the overall look of a website and balancing this look with the supposed function of the website is the responsibility of the website designer. It is the job of the web designer to create pages that make up the website, putting in the images and [...]

HOW TO START A NEW CAREER AS A SOFTWARE TESTER A software tester is an IT person who is involved in checking the integrity and functionality of a software as it goes through the various stages of the software development cycle. In a nutshell, a software tester is someone who analyzes code in order to catch [...]

HOW TO START A NEW CAREER AS A SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGERA software project manager is someone who acts as the leader of a team made in charge of developing a particular software project, which is usually a large endeavor. He or she oversees all the aspects of the development of the software project, from the [...]

HOW TO GET COMPUTER PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE Gaining experience counts a lot towards getting ahead in a career at computer programming. The more experience a budding computer programmer gets in his or her chosen field, the higher his or her expertise level rises. With greater expertise come more jobs, and eventually a higher level of expertise will ...

Hi, Do you want to learn the C++ programming language or become a C/C++ computer programmer? Have you ever asked this question “which programming language is the most complex and challenging?” and received the answer C++? If you answered yes, you are not alone. About 13 years ago, I asked my mentors in computer programming which programming [...]

HOW TO BECOME A BUSINESS ANALYST A business analyst is an information technology worker who improves the efficiency and productivity of business operations. The business analyst achieves this by closely analyzing the business processes in an organization for inefficiencies. When inefficient business processes are discovered, the business analyst ...

Who is a contract programmer? A contract programmer is a software developer who is paid an hourly rate for working on special software development projects for a period. Contract computer programmers are not paid salaries like full-time developers but hourly wages. Contract programmers tend to be very project focused because they are hired to ...

Do you realize that you don’t have to be a computer programmer to be involved with software development? Does this statement sound strange coming from a software developer coach? If you think that my job is to get you into software development or to get to you to the top of your software developer career, you [...]

Information technology experts have pegged computer programming jobs to be among the more highly paid professions in the market today. Despite economic hiccups experienced by the United States’ economy in the previous year, the salary rates of computer programmers and other IT professionals still went up by an average of %3. There is definitely ...

When you are actively searching for a job as a computer programmer, one of the things you should be taking care of is your resume. Your resume is the document you hand out to your prospective employers. It serves as the tool by which you sell yourself to your prospects and convince them that you [...]

As a Programming Career Coach, one of the questions I often run into from people considering the challenging and exciting field of computer programming is “Do You Have to be Good at Math to Become a Computer Programmer?”The excitement of being a computer programmer and the potential for high pay draws many people to shift [...]

During the years of the dot.com boom, the computer industry saw a rise in the demand for talented computer programmers to form the backbone of these lucrative organizations. The demand was high, the competition was tight and the prizes at stake are more than generous. But as these dot.com corporations fizzed out by the early [...]

Getting an entry level job as a computer programmer is not really as hard as it may seem. If you are on the lookout for a good entry level job in computer programming, what you need to do to land one only takes a little homework and preparation on your end. Here are the things you [...]

One of my blog readers emailed me the question below about the feasibility of changing careers to computer programming in Malaysia. Question: Hi, I am 34 years old, currently working as an electronic technician and am thinking of a career change and take up programming as a career. I am interested to know if you have come across [...]

Ah yes, it is beginning to dawn on you that your resume is the reason why you’re not getting programming interviews no matter how hard you try. And when you call recruiters, they give you the run around! Someone should have been kind enough to tell you that your resume is killing your career! Now begin [...]

I am answering questions on computer programmer careers. This tutorial or guide is about “how to get an entry-level computer programmer job” as a beginner programmer or computer science student.Here is the question: Dear Mr. Tagbo, Now that the spring has finally arrived, I am ready to search for programming jobs available for college students.  ...

Which careers and jobs offer high school graduates without a college degree or job experience the best opportunities for professional advancement? And where can high school graduates with little or no job experience and college education earn significantly higher income? The one thing that high paying careers have in common is skills that fetch ...

Why do some careers pay significantly higher salaries than other careers? And what do top paid professionals including doctors, lawyers and computer programmers have in common that makes them earn significantly higher income than other lower-paid professionsals? The one thing that top paying careers have in common, are skills that fetch top ...

Beginning computer programming can be difficult. Even after being hired beginner computer programmers may get the short end of the stick in matters ranging from compensation, training, and exposure to high profile projects and clients, peer respect, choice of technology, pecking order, holiday time and benefits. There are several reasons why ...

How easy it is to learn a computer programming language like C/C++, C#, Visual Basic, Java, Python, Cobol or Fortran depends on a number of factors: Difficulty: Some programming languages are more difficult than others. Arguably, C/C++ is more difficult than Java and Java more difficult than Visual Basic to master. Visual Programming Tools: ...

Finding a programming job or an entry level position is one of the most difficult challenges faced by beginner programmers. While IT Careers pay very well and there are more jobs than qualified candidates, entry level programmers, novice and beginning contract developers will still face their greatest challenge when looking for the very first ...

In my University years I observed two groups of students. The first group was ultra-focused on their studies. They attended all their lectures, turned in assingments on time and fraternized exclusively with smart or smarter students. The second group paid attention to their studies. In addition, they had part-time jobs and projects working ...

Announcing the ”How To Find Programming Jobs Easily And Get Hired Fast!” 3-DAY SPECIAL Release For programmers looking for a new job. Never again do you have to feel over-whelmed by a job search when this FOUR-IN-ONE JOB SEARCH PACKAGE says it all. Here are the four books in this release: How To Create Highly Effective Programmer ...

What is the toughest challenge facing your computer programming career? For me it is finding enough work to keep me busy and occupied on my programming jobs. I find that I regularly have to apply pressure on my clients to find interesting, motivating, challenging software development projects. What about you? Are you challenged by the location ...

My programming career started in Tulsa, Oklahoma when I mastered a programming language in-demand by employers within a month, scored 93% in my job interview test and landed my first contract programming job at $28,000/yr. Within six (6) months, I was...(read more)

Well, you asked me to come up with a way to make computer programming less difficult, more rewarding and more meaningful.  I just did! Starting from now until Wednesday Midnight CST, I am launching the new ”Computer Programmer Coaching Service” with a 48 Hour Special to accelerate your learning and help you achieve your programming ...

Well, you asked me to come up with a way to make computer programming less difficult, more rewarding and more meaningful. I just did ! Starting from now until Wednesday Midnight CST, I am launching the new " Software Developers Online Coaching Service"...(read more)

I've been discussing how beginner ( novice , entry-level or junior ) computer programmers can break-through to high paying computer programming jobs with just a little real world experience . Do you realize this is how I became a computer programmer...(read more)

Hi, I will be introducing an important computer programming career development package anytime from now. It will be along the lines of making it easier , faster and better to master computer programming or software development from any place , at any...(read more)

Web Designers are the creative professionals who design "how websites look". According to a recent report, 2007 is the year for web designers. And Monster.com (one of the premier job search websites) predicts a hefty 26 percent growth rate for...(read more)

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2007. What better way to start your new year than with a “one-time happy new year $600 super bonus gift“ that helps you become a highly skilled, marketable, well-paid computer programmer? As your computer programming career coach, I’ll like to jump start your career success in 2007 by inviting you ...

It’s come to the end of the year and I’m making it easy for other people to begin their career in computer programming. Because for a while, good quality information on “how to begin a career in programming” has been hard to come buy. However, i’ve started a new program for bloggers and website owners who are ...

What computer programming language should I learn?, is a question I receive frequently on my computer programming career coaching blog at http://www.it-career-coach.com/ Sometimes, I am asked to choose from one of these programming languages: Java, C#, Visual Basic.NET, C/C++, Python, Ruby, Perl or JavaScript. As important as this question may ...

Before I became a computer programmer, i heard the story of a guy who studied computer science in college and graduated to become a mainframe programmer. At some point in his life when personal computers became popular, he was downsized and lost his job as a mainframe programmer. The story goes on to say that because so [...]

Your resume drives your compensation , your marketability and the effectiveness of your job search . Without much ado, here are the rules of engagement for writing highly effective killer resumes for Information Technology jobs that gets you on the fast...(read more) About Kingsley is the author of “Become A Master Computer ...

Do you have what it takes to be a contract software developer (W2) or a full time permanent computer programmer (FTE) ? Or perhaps you have heard that contract programming is unreliable and full time employment financially unrewarding ? Enough of the...(read more)

  This is a tale of “How Computer Programmers Become Extinct Like The Dodo!”    Computer programming can do more than pay the bills. It seems to reward you just for loving it. However, not everyone who is a computer programmer looks like an ambassador for the profession. You know what I mean and you probably have met them. The ...

The demand 10 years ago was for windows applications because businesses were still getting used to the INTENET and the WEB. Today there is a high demand for web applications. The web is changing the nature of how we do business, how we interact with each other. Web applications are easier to scale than windows applications. They [...]

What are the top best paying jobs in computers and Information Technology that do not require a college education in the U.S.A.? I choose Information Technology because the industry does not require extensive formal education at the college or post graduate level. The Information Technology industry rewards talent, hard work, and initiative and ...

This is a step by step guide to starting a rewarding career in computer programming. Because I have seen these steps work for myself and my computer programming colleagues, I believe it is a reasonable practical guide to starting a computer programming career especially in the USA. As a background, I have worked in information [...]

A question I hear frequently is “Will Information Technology (IT) certifications really help my career or help me get a job”? The answer is both yes and no. It depends on who you are and where you are in life. Let’s look at some benefits of IT certifications: IT Certifications help with entry level jobs. To get your [...]

One of the challenges of software consulting is that while the recruiting firm or client may tell you that their project would last for 6 months, in reality their project may last for 1 month or 1 year. After more than 10 years in information services, I have come to the conclusion that in the [...]