Rich Hein
Senior Managing Editor
Rich Hein is senior managing editor and writer for CIO.com. He has worked in technology publishing since 2000. Most recently, Rich was Digital Web/SEO Specialist for the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, serving as the liaison between the organization's marketing and IT departments. Previously, he was a Managing Editor at Internet.com/Quinstreet, where he ran several sites (including Developer.com and CodeGuru.com) during his 12-year tenure there.
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We spoke with industry experts to get the advice that will help you craft better answers to what are some of the most common, and difficult, interview questions.
How to Become a Better Leader
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11 tips for working with IT recruiters
IT recruiters can be valuable matchmakers, connecting talented technology professionals with companies in need of their skills and experience.
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IT leadership lessons you can learn from failure
Failure doesn't have to be a negative. With the right attitudes and processes in place it can be educational, informative and sometimes transformative.
Why the Chief Digital Officer role is on the rise
The digital age is here and as more companies get onboard with the task of converting old school business into the digital world, the need for a seasoned technology and business veteran to tie all things digital together is growing.
Why you need an IT career coach
Consistently moving forward in your career is a challenge and the IT field is particularly daunting. Because it includes so many facets, you must be constantly learning and growing -- and doesn't leave much time for professional...
16 traits of great IT leaders
While there a number of different leadership styles, the best leaders share these common traits.
15 common IT job search mistakes
Searching for a new IT position in a competitive market can be an uphill battle. One little mistake could cost you the opportunity. Read on to make sure you aren't making one of these commonly seen blunders in your job search.
IT Resume Makeover: Corporate IT to IT Consulting and Back
In our ongoing series, career coach and strategist Donald Burns shows technology executives how to better transition from IT consulting back to corporate IT as he works with a client who's feet are planted firmly in both worlds.
10 tips to prepare for a video job interview
Video interviews, while not new, are becoming an increasingly mainstream option in IT as companies look for ways to shorten the hiring cycle and lower costs.
IT resume makeover: How to showcase your strengths
Your resume needs to be more than a description of the roles you previously held. It needs to tell the story of you. Learn what it takes to showcase the skills that will get you hired.
IT job search tips for Baby Boomers
You have 25 years of experience as an IT professional, you made it through the dot com boom and the housing bubble. So why is it you can't seem to find a new position in your chosen technology field?
How to prepare for (and ace) the technical interview
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Top 10 States for Tech Jobs Growth
The IT job market has slowly and steadily been growing overall, but these 10 states have shown the most growth within the tech jobs sector. We talk to industry experts to find out what's driving the trends in these thriving markets.
9 ways to ace the IT executive interview
Your networking and resume work has paid off. You finally landed an interview for your dream job as an IT executive and you couldn't be more excited. The only thing that stands between you and the executive washroom is the interview...
IT Resume Makeover Homepage
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