The smacking most of us got in the recession should be the wake-up call to put your "career house" in order once and for all. You may find some useful ideas in the new 2nd edition of Matthew Moran's book Building Your I.T. Career: A Complete Toolkit for a Dynamic Career in Any Economy. Targeted at both current and aspiring IT pros, author Moran provides advice for career planning, goal setting and goal achievement, all with an eye on the latest trends in IT careers. Moran also explains career concepts most IT pros are never taught in school, and he presents actual examples showing how those concepts apply to real professionals and the decision-makers who hire them. Other selected topics in this IT career toolkit include identifying the most satisfying career path, mastering personal communication skills, resumes and cover letters, salary negotiation, networking, advancing with social media, moving into management and more.
