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There are tons of on the internet discussion boards geared toward IT specialists, and surely, plenty of websites dispense career guidance (which includes CIO.com). But I was not aware of a standalone on the web forum specifically geared toward IT professionals' careers till I identified out about Ivy Tango.
Ivy Tango is surely an on the internet neighborhood wherever IT experts can give and obtain job guidance. It launched mid-April 2009 and capabilities like a standard discussion forum wherever registered customers can post career-related queries and solutions. To register, you'll need only give an e-mail deal with and think of a password. As of June one, Ivy Tango had 187 members and 157 posts. (I'm now a member, acquiring registered as "Meridith.")
Topics for discussion include résumés, job offers, compensation, benefits, dealing with recruiters, consulting and contracting, job boards, networking, social networking, relocation, immigration, and on the job issues (such as dealing with cranky co-workers).
Among the more spirited discussions, members are debating whether to take a job that's being offered or to wait for a better offer; how to ask for a raise in a recession (a topic I've addressed); and whether to report an obnoxious HR person to a hiring manager.
Ivy Tango was created by Project One, an IT consulting and staffing firm. For now,
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"Our intent is not to use this [forum] as a means to generate direct dollars,
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If Ivy Tango takes off and its membership grows, Zander says Project One might use it to get marketing and sales leads, but currently that's not the company's or the forum's focus.
Give Ivy Tango a look. I've identified members' responses to questions to be helpful,
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I plan to post my numerous opinions on Ivy Tango. I hope I'll find yours there, too.