CompTIA Blog

  • Sell Your Friends on IT: 5 Things Career Changers in Your Circle Should Know

    Jun 13, 2018, 18:59 PM by Brett Hanley
    Career changers in your circle may have doubts about whether IT is the right choice for them, or they may be worried that switching to a tech job will be too difficult. Here are five essential things you should make sure they know to help them realize that IT is a great option and is a possibility for them.
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  • The Skills You’ll Need For the World of AI

    Jun 11, 2018, 23:29 PM by CompTIA
    Artificial intelligence (AI) is here – but that doesn’t mean self-aware robots. What it means is that computers can process communication, analyze data and even learn like never before. Here’s a run-through of what that could mean for people on all sides of the enterprise tech equation.
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  • CompTIA Stackable Certifications: What’s Your Perfect Stack?

    Jun 11, 2018, 18:57 PM by Emily Matzelle
    Where do you see yourself in 1 year, 5 years or even 10 years? Many of us don’t have a definitive answer. Our mentors will tell us to set small goals along the way and take the necessary steps to achieve them. But even then, how do we know we’re on the right path? CompTIA Stackable Certifications are here to help.
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  • Infographic: Your Perfect Stack

    Jun 11, 2018, 14:41 PM by CompTIA
    CompTIA Stackable Certifications create a sequence of credentials over time to build up your qualifications. The certification you first earn and the one you choose to pursue next depends on the experience you bring to the table and your career goals.
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  • 3 Ways to Make Networking Feel Natural

    Jun 8, 2018, 14:41 PM by Michelle Lange
    If you’re shy, feel awkward making small talk or prefer to make a beeline for the bathroom during dedicated networking time, the idea of networking can feel like a lot of pressure.
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  • Running a Tight Ship: The Impact of Operational Efficiency on Profits

    Jun 7, 2018, 20:53 PM by Carolyn April
    Your sales reps are killing it and revenue is rolling in. So why are your profit margins not where you expect them to be? The answer might be a lack of operational efficiency.
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  • These Are Exciting Times for the CompTIA Emerging Technology Community

    Jun 6, 2018, 18:33 PM by Estelle Johannes
    The Emerging Technology Community was started so that our CompTIA members would have access to a community where you can get a better understanding of what emerging technology means for you and your business. Find out how these emerging technologies could impact your industry and learn how to distinguish all this from the shiny new things you shouldn’t be overly concerned about.
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  • Why IT Infrastructure Is Important to Your Career

    Jun 6, 2018, 14:07 PM by Ed Tittel
    Under the bells, whistles and blinking lights that represent IT, there’s a lot of infrastructure that ties all the people, processing and data together to get the work done. The better IT professionals understand that underlying infrastructure, the better they’ll be equipped to practice their particular trades and get things done.
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  • Applying Your Linux Skills to macOS: Terminal BASH and Common Commands

    Jun 4, 2018, 20:50 PM by Jason W. Eckert
    As you now know from my introductory article, macOS is a flavor of UNIX, similar to Linux. But unlike Linux, macOS does not support virtual terminals by default.
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  • How to Choose: Which Certification is Best for Cybersecurity?

    Jun 1, 2018, 17:20 PM by Brett Hanley
    There are entry-level, intermediate and advanced cybersecurity certification options for IT pros who want to jumpstart or advance their careers in the security realm. Certifications along the CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to have an edge on the job market.
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  • Emerging Tech, Cybersecurity and Incident Response: Not a Question of If, But When and How Bad – or How Good

    Jun 1, 2018, 17:06 PM by CompTIA
    CompTIA Chief Technology Evangelist James Stanger travels the world speaking about cybersecurity, today’s IT technologies and emerging tech, so we sat down with him to learn more about the security implications of emerging technology.
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  • Building the Skills For Cloud Success

    May 30, 2018, 20:02 PM by Seth Robinson
    Businesses are beginning to realize that cloud computing can enable an entirely new approach, one that allows IT to take a more strategic role in driving the business forward.
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  • CompTIA AWIT Spotlight Awards Put Women in Tech at Center Stage

    May 29, 2018, 21:12 PM by Michelle Lange
    Four female-focused awards recognize people who lead, innovate and set good examples for the IT industry.
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  • 5 Ways to Stay in Touch With a Former Boss

    May 25, 2018, 12:05 PM by MacKinzie Neal, Member Education Specialist, CompTIA
    When personal connections are crucial to finding a job, it’s important to keep in touch with former employers and coworkers.
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  • Bringing Hospitality to the Help Desk

    May 23, 2018, 17:52 PM by Emily Matzelle
    Meet Karolis Krikstanas, who successfully paired his interest in IT with a hospitality skill set and a CompTIA A+ certification to move out of the hotel industry and on to the help desk.
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