Round out your knowledge, skills, and abilities with the right certifications Whether you’re a seasoned professional or relatively new to the field of information technology, it’s a good idea to plan on acquiring appropriate IT certifications along the way. However, be warned: recruiters and hiring managers will tell you that a certification alone is not …
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10 Side Gigs to Consider
Struggling to make ends meet? Start something new to earn some extra cash. Let’s face it. You need to start making more money. The financial uncertainties created by the global pandemic are going to make things increasingly more difficult. Perhaps you’ve managed to save up a tidy little nest egg. Good for you. Problem: it …
10 Ways to Help During the Coronavirus Pandemic
During the COVID-19 global crisis, there are ways you can make a difference. Be Kind, Patient, and GenerousEvery day, there are opportunities for you to make the world a little better. Be someone who takes the time to be cheerful, listen to people, and encourage them. Share some love. Simple acts of kindness are critical …
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Get Going!
You’ve been down long enough. It’s time for a new strategy. Listen up. Yeah, I’m looking at you. The Great Pandemic will not last forever. Don’t let fear box you in and take you out. You will survive this. I know that the scoreboard looks bad. COVID-19 Feels like a massive, global gut punch. Maybe …
10 Technical Skills to Learn
Start Building Your Software Development Capabilities Feeling inspired to build something new? Excellent. To build a prototype, you’ll need the right tools. Not an expert software developer yet? You have to start somewhere. The idea here is to build something that can illustrate your idea. Doesn’t have to be perfect. Along the way, you’ll learn, …
Open Source Desktop Publishing Software
It’s time to get your brilliant ideas out there. Get started with free desktop publishing software. Key Points Save money with free open source DTP software. Open source tools are available for each part of your workflow. Desktop publishing (DTP) software is used to develop projects for digital and print. More specifically, DTP refers to …
Get It Done: 10 Time Management Tips
Power up, get organized, and focus on getting the right things accomplished to achieve your goals. Key Points Learn to focus on the right things and avoid time wasters Mindfulness empowers moving forward with purpose No one wants to become a work drudge. We all know people like that. You were meant for more. Let’s …
Get It Down: 10 Tools for Writing
Seek clarity and avoid clutter. Pick the right tools to maximize your writing productivity. Key Points Eliminate distractions that get in the way of writing. Choose software that fits your personal working style. When working on a writing project, productivity is key. It’s not just about word count, although cranking out 10,000 words a day …
Welcome to the New Normal: Everything is a Startup Now
People, businesses, and organizations large and small are learning to re-invent themselves and lean into new possibilities. Because going back to the ‘old’ normal is not an option. Key Points Let go of things that are out of your control Focus on what is within your power to change Get clear on your goals and …
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Learn Computer Science – Resources and Reading List
In Brief As a student of computer science, your learning plan should include these key areas: Mathematics Fundamentals: calculus, matrics, probability, statistics, and differential equations. Mathematics for CS: predicate logic, induction, sets, functions, and relations, as well as formal language theory, including regular expressions, grammars, finite automata, Turing machines, and NP-completeness. Computer Science Core: algorithms, …
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