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Airport Security Jobs
Tips about applying for airport security jobs, also called transportation security screener jobs, and the qualifications and other details the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires. Includes information about the Screening Partnership Program the TSA is launching on November 19, 2004, that allows private screening companies to place workers in airport security jobs.

Bioinformatics Jobs
About this hot career of the'90s, which integrates life sciences with computers.

Career Books
Improve your leadership skills, discover your purpose in life, match your personality to a job, land your dream job, change your career and more, with these self-help career books by experts in their fields.

Computer and Web Career Books
Best-selling, computer and Web career books that help you discover a career path in information technology, locate certification, education and training resources, uncover and market your talents, land a computer job, and sustain and advance your career.

Computer Certification Pays
A four-year, computer science degree is not required to land a good-paying, IT job. One, well-chosen certification course is all it takes to get the ball rolling. Computer certifications covered are A+, Cisco, IBM, Microsoft, Novell, Oracle and Certified Ethical Hacker, with a link to more.

Computer Forensics Careers
Learn how to become a "cyber cop" by starting a computer forensics career. Includes links to computer forensics job and training resources.

Computer Job Skills
What computer jobs are and aren't, plus tips to help you answer the question, "Which skills do I need to land a computer job?"

Computer Programmer Jobs
Learn about computer programmer jobs. Includes typical educational requirements for starting a computer programming career, plus information about salary, employment and the job outlook.

Computer Software Engineer Jobs
Learn about computer software engineer jobs. Includes typical educational requirements for starting a computer software engineer career, plus information about salary, employment and the job outlook.

Computer Support Jobs
Learn about computer support jobs, which include technical support and help-desk jobs. Explains typical educational requirements for starting a career as a computer support specialist and provides information about wages, employment, and the job outlook.

Computer Systems Analyst Jobs
Learn about computer systems analyst jobs. Includes typical educational requirements for starting a computer systems analyst career, plus information about salary, employment and the job outlook.

Consulting Business Books
Best-selling books that help you get started in computer consulting, or any other type of consulting, contracting or freelancing business. They cover the gamut, including start-up costs, self-employment taxes, marketing your services, customizing and negotiating contracts (agreements), and legal considerations. Sample agreements included.

Cyber Learning: Back-to-School Alternative
With today's rapidly-evolving technologies, along with downsizing mania causing a competitive job market, it's a good idea to learn almost perpetually. That's just to keep your job, but especially if want to keep new opportunities knocking. If you can't figure out how to squeeze classes into your routine, online training might be your back-to-school solution.

Day Trading for a Living
In the past, the tools for day trading were available only to professionals. But thanks to the Internet, everything you need to get started is now conveniently online.

Government Computer Jobs
About computer jobs offered by U.S. Federal government agencies. Information about finding and applying for government computer jobs is included.

Homeland Security Jobs
U.S. Federal agencies offering homeland security jobs, in cooperation with the Homeland Security Department.

Hot IT Skills
Answers to frequently-asked IT questions, and tips for researching and staying current on the computer skills in high demand.

Internet Jobs
As the Web matures, it's creating more dot-com opportunities for seasoned pros. Includes Internet job resources.

IT Career Opportunities Abound!
Demand for information technology professionals far exceeds supply and will for years to come.

Job and Career Books For DummiesŪ
The popular "For Dummies" self-help books are not really for dummies. But they are written straightforwardly in plain English, in a friendly style that's often witty and makes learning easier, more enjoyable, and even entertaining. They're great for learning the easy way to job search, write resumes and cover letters, ace interviews, negotiate salary, change and manage your career, start freelancing, land internships, and more.

Legit Work at Home Jobs
Tired of losing your money to the work-at-home job and business-opportunity scams? Discover legit ways to land real telecommuting and work-at-home jobs or start up a profitable home-based business, from honest, experienced book authors who know what they're talking about. Computer work-at-home jobs and home-based Internet business opportunities are included.

Merchant Marine Jobs
Explore engineering, radio, electronics, and other types of jobs in the U.S. Merchant Marine for officers and crew. Includes links to training resources, a free apprenticeship program, and info on other types of maritime jobs.

Network Security: Job of the Future
The September 11 attacks on the U.S. renewed the concern of cyber terror, making computer network security a priority around the globe. Skills in network security are among the most demanded today, and will likely be more so in the days to come. Includes links to training and certification resources.

On Becoming a Technical Instructor
Tips to help teachers and technical workers become technical instructors.

On Becoming a Web Designer
It used to be that HTML skills would do, but those days are pretty much gone. Here are tips for becoming a Web designer or developer in today's job market.

Online Training
Learn new skills, polish old skills, and earn certification online.

Technical Instructor
Offers tips for changing careers to become a corporate technical instructor in the U.S. It's useful to anyone who wants to become a corporate technical instructor. However, corporate technical instructors typically get their start after teaching in schools or working in a technical capacity in the corporate world or military. So, it leans heavily in that direction.

Web Analytics - Job of the Future
Web analytics and its career growth simply explained, with links to Web analytics jobs, education and software vendors.

Web Spinning: About Webmaster Jobs
"What is a Webmaster?" plus links to training resources, salaries and jobs.

Work-at-Home Customer Service Jobs
Legit work-at-home customer service job opportunities are on the rise in the U.S. Discover where to find legit work-at-home customer service jobs and how to land them. Customer service jobs are also referred to as call center jobs.

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