Profile of Cindy Waxer

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Cindy Waxer is a Toronto-based freelance writer and content strategist who covers small business, technology, finance, and careers for publications including Technology Review, The Economist, TIME, Fortune Small Business, and CNNMoney.com.

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4 Reasons IT Leaders Hate Giving Performance Reviews

8/24/2012
Dread sitting down with your IT employees to review job performance? Recognize the pitfalls and appraisals will be less troublesome.
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6 Recruitment Rules For HR, IT

8/16/2012
From offering the right perks to defining IT shop culture, HR and IT can work together to get the recruiting details right.
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5 Soft Skills Developers Need to Succeed

8/10/2012
You can code your heart out but that will take your career only so far. One IT leader shares what he looks for in IT rising stars.
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4 Misconceptions About Managing Techies

8/9/2012
From emotional style to project management style, techies have their own way of doing things. As an IT leader, you'd better understand common myths.
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How To Survive A Merger: 6 Tips For IT

8/2/2012
Corporate mergers and acquisitions are inherently stressful, but they don't have to result in employee exodus and jumbled systems. Here's the right way to unite IT forces.
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The Upside Of Conflict

7/31/2012
Don't shrug off conflict in your IT team as just a sign of poorly matched personalities. Instead, turn office struggles around to create a more productive IT shop.
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4 Ways To Foster Greater Accountability On IT Teams

7/27/2012
Convincing IT workers to step up to the plate takes more than cash incentives. Here's how to get them to take on more responsibility.
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4 Tips On Leaving Your IT Job Gracefully

7/26/2012
Take a page from new Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's handbook and ensure a mess-free departure.
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How To Explain IT Value To Business Leaders

7/18/2012
Many IT leaders struggle to justify the cost of IT services and products to business leaders. The Technology Business Management Council has a framework to help CIOs to make the case.
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5 Ways To Escape A Career In IT

7/16/2012
CIO-turned-executive coach Susan Cramm offers advice on how to parlay your high-tech skills into a non-tech career.
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Board Membership Do's And Don'ts For IT Leaders

7/16/2012
You don't need to look further than RIM's board of directors to recognize the risk of joining a corporate board. But there are plenty of upsides, too.
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6 Habits Of Successfully Decentralized IT Departments

7/13/2012
Granting individual departments greater IT autonomy need not come at a cost to your CIO powers. Here's how a hybrid model can help you strike a balance.
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Job Hunting? Here's How To Keep It Discreet

7/2/2012
IT professionals use everything from recruiters to LinkedIn to find work, but don't want their current employer to know they're looking. Here's how to keep your search on the QT.
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Rev Up Your IT Career

6/29/2012
In the constantly evolving world of IT, there's no such thing as resting on your laurels. Here's how to stay relevant.
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How To Hire A Hacker

6/28/2012
Hackers might have shady pasts, but they can also bring a lot of IT expertise to the table. Should you consider hiring one?
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IT Pro's Travel Guide To Volunteering Abroad

6/28/2012
Volunteering overseas can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. But you'll need more than a passport to bring IT projects to life in developing countries.
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How To Handle IT Growing Pains

6/6/2012
How can managers keep IT staffers happy even as a company morphs from a startup into a large enterprise? Consider this CEO's advice.
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4 IT Career Mistakes Can Hold You Back

6/1/2012
The path to a satisfying IT career can be paved with missteps. Here's how one IT pro corrected common mistakes and found success starting his own company.
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5 Qualities IT Leaders, Paratroopers Share

5/31/2012
FireHost CEO Chris Drake says years of jumping out of a plane prepared him to be a technology leader.
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5 Signs Of A Lousy IT Leader

5/25/2012
Can you tell a promising IT leader from a potential troublemaker? Consider these managerial style red flags.
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4 Ways To Supercharge IT Training

5/24/2012
Is your company's IT training stuck in the 'same old' rut? Here are some tips to make sure employees get the most out of your IT training dollars.
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5 IT Budget Presentation Do's And Don'ts

5/18/2012
Strong presentation skills can be an important advantage when negotiating projects with your company's senior execs. But leave the Mr. Cool act at home.
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5 Ways IT Leaders Can Get More Staff Feedback

5/16/2012
Criticism is hard to take, but it can be even harder for employees to offer. Here's how to encourage your IT staff to open up and build a stronger team.
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Software Engineer: 2012's Top Job

5/14/2012
Hiring demand, high salaries, and some lesser-known perks make software engineering the most enviable profession, CareerCast.com survey finds.
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Klout, Social Tool Tips For IT Job Hunters

5/11/2012
Are you wondering how social media sites influence your hiring chances? Here's one recruiter's advice.
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When Online Dating Tech Met IT Job Search

5/10/2012
Here's how startup Path.To plans to use online dating technology to match IT job seekers with the right position at the right company.
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5 Tips: Get Strong IT Job References

5/3/2012
What can you do to ensure that references don't sink your IT job search effort? Consider these tips from an insider.
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5 Tips For Landing A Big Data Job

4/20/2012
Big Data analysts are today's IT rock stars. Consider this advice on how to snag an increasingly coveted job.
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Leaving IT: 4 Job Options For Frustrated Techies

4/18/2012
The skills you've developed working in IT can pave the way to a career in a non-tech field.
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6 Must-Have Skills For Aspiring CIOs

4/18/2012
Not everybody is cut out to be a CIO. Consider these six elements that help shape a successful chief information officer.
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6 Ways To Beat IT Career Burnout

4/13/2012
Consider this expert advice for rejuvenating your career and getting back on track.
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4 Tips: How To Land An IT Security Job

4/9/2012
IT security pro salaries continue to rise. Here's one security expert's advice on how to break into the field.
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9 Tips: Make Your IT Resume Stand Out

4/5/2012
There's a fine line between grabbing a hiring manager's attention and making a complete fool of yourself. Consider these innovative ways to move your resume to the top of the pile.
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5 Rules For Managing IT Baby Boomers

4/4/2012
As millennials and baby boomers continue to mix in IT shops, pay attention to your management strategy for IT veterans.
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5 Performance Review Red Flags For IT Pros

4/3/2012
Are you on dangerous ground with your boss? Here's how to spot the telltale signs of performance trouble and take action.
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5 Reasons To Hire An IT Career Coach

3/30/2012
IT career coaches don't come cheap, but they can help you address crucial issues ranging from mentorships to preparation for the C-suite.
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6 Ways To Stop Baby Boomer, Millenial Conflict

3/27/2012
IT leaders can thwart battles between the generations using these smart strategies.
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5 Ways To Land A Hot Programming Job

3/22/2012
As more and more large enterprises outsource their IT jobs, here's how you can jostle for a programming position at a killer startup.
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4 Rules For Managing Millenials In IT

3/19/2012
Some IT leaders consider young IT workers to be high maintenance. Are they really fussy, or are you not paying attention to what makes them tick?
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