If you’ve ever used Microsoft Excel, you’ve noticed that there are tons of buttons on toolbars that you can use at different times on different document types in certain contexts. These buttons issue all sorts of handy, powerful commands. Sometimes, the exact command you want can be hard to find if you dive off into […]
Almost everyone who has used Microsoft Excel has created a chart or graph, or will, at some point in their future. This is one of the many areas where Excel truly shines. Charts and graphs help communicate data because it is easier for people to absorb the summary of data in a visual format. Nothing […]
The ribbon toolbar of Microsoft Word contains a seemingly infinite number of useful buttons that execute various commands to help you build your documents. Most, if not all, of these buttons have keyboard shortcuts assigned to them. You can become much faster and more efficient at building Word documents if you can learn the keyboard […]
Getting a technical certification can benefit your career in various ways. But did you know this can be especially true for current IT students? Not many students think about getting a certification before they finish their degree, but an IT certification can give them advantages that other students won’t have. Let’s go over some of […]
You may have seen this post appear on social media recently: “CFO: What happens if we train them and they leave? CEO: What happens if we don’t and they stay?” Employees can make or break a company, and smart executives know how to bring out the best in their employees. You can hire someone with […]
Because technology is constantly evolving, IT professionals have to evolve to keep up with the changing requirements of their job. On-going learning is essential to avoid being left behind. Below are some reasons why obtaining an IT certification is important for IT professionals. A certification on top of your degree can open up new possibilities […]
Microsoft Excel has been one of the most powerful, useful business applications on the planet going on the better part of 30 years now. Almost anyone can pick up a basic understanding of how to enter data into its cells and sheets. However, to bring out its true potential you’ll need to master some of […]
The list of high-profile companies attacked by cyber criminals is long and includes big names like Target, Sony, Citibank, Anthem, and Home Depot to name a few. Could these social engineering attacks have been prevented? As part of Home Depot’s recent settlement, it agreed to pay at least $19.5 million to compensate U.S. consumers harmed […]
Forbes recently listed BI analysts among its top 10 best-paying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) jobs for college graduates with several years of experience. Right now, the demand for business intelligence analysts is high. What Is Business Intelligence Analytics? Business intelligence analytics involves gathering and analyzing information to make better business decisions. Vast amounts […]
Years ago, hunting for a job in IT meant sprucing up your resume, getting your recommendations in order, and scouring the classifieds for places to send your cover letter. And just as it’s made its mark on so many other things (like your career path!), the internet has added a lot of new variables and […]