Michelle Lange's Posts

Certification means something: it means you’ve got verified skills and abilities and shows people you know what you’re doing. An IT certification shows your commitment to the industry and lets hiring managers know you’ve got what it takes to work in technology. Here are four ways to get more mileage out of your technology certification.

You studied hard, left sweat on the testing center mouse and BAM! you passed your certification exam. You’re officially certified as an IT pro — now what? Here are four ways to take immediate action.

Military experience translates to big-picture thinking, the ability to wield influence from any position, and training and managing large teams. Here are all the skills you should highlight in your IT interviews. If you can handle the rapidly changing demands of the service, you’re ready for a fast-paced tech department.

Gather around the campfire as security expert Mike Semel shares his spine-tingling technology tales.

Even if you’ve been working in technology for years, earning an IT certification can bump your status, job title and even pay grade. Certifications show your coworkers and higher ups that you’re committed to the job, have special skills and are willing to keep learning to stay on top of your game.

Logan Murphy, a technology consultant and developer who helps new IT pros navigate the landscape of their early careers, offers advice on how to learn your craft, build relationships and prepare for the next step in your IT career.

From big initiatives to casual conversations, there are plenty of things you can do to bring more women into technology jobs — and keep them there.

Using a TED Talk format, AWIT experts offered insight on career planning, management and how to plan for retirement at CompTIA AMM this week.

Wendy Howard had a computer science degree and years of working at IBM on her resume, but it wasn’t until she added CompTIA A+ certification that job offers started rolling in.

MaximITy CEO Tracy Pound keeps her cherry red manicure in check, prefers fast cars and refuses to back down.