[TechRepublic] Mistakes that can hinder your job search, reasons for quitting IT, industries that should be using open source

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10 common job-hunting mistakes (and how to avoid them) Many people are job hunting these days, but some are making mistakes that are hurting their chances. Learn to avoid these mistakes and you'll be ahead of the pack. Read more Resource of the day Defend Against Malware without Sacrificing System Performance Today's sophisticated malware attacks require a new approach. Create an anti-malware infrastructure that's easy to manage and keeps both user productivity and system performance at their peak. This white paper will show you how. 10 reasons for quitting IT There are a lot of upsides to working in IT -- but depending on your situation, you might find yourself considering other career options. Here are some factors that could be the last straw for some IT pros. Read more 10 industries that would benefit from using open source Open source solutions are gaining popularity across a wide spectrum of businesses -- but its adoption is slow in some sectors. Here are a few industries that might be suited for using (or using more) open source software. Read more Scaling that mountain of data: 10 questions on records management with Kon Leong Kon Leong, CEO of ZL Technologies, shares his insights on the biggest changes and trends in the rapidly escalating area of records management. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Take advantage of Search filters in Windows Explorer Greg Shultz shows you how to take advantage of the Search filters built into the Windows 7 Explorer Search box. Read more Five ways IT pros can use social media to propel the business forward The commercialization of IT has brought with it a multitude of challenges. But rather than fight the changes, some experts recommend embracing them. Read more Pros and cons of working evenings and weekends IT consultant Chip Camden explores the benefits and drawbacks of working overtime. Take the two polls in this column to let us know how often you work extra hours. Read more Space shuttle photos NASA's space shuttle Discovery takes last flight Space shuttle Discovery's non-human passenger When the space shuttle hitches a ride Historic legacy for NASA's pioneering shuttle Discovery Today's recommended downloads Osterman Research: The Impact of Messaging and Web Threats (GFI Software) Installing Messaging Security Software on Your Exchange Server (GFI Software) Protecting Against the New Wave of Malware (GFI Software) Defend Against Malware without Sacrificing System Performance (GFI Software) Social Networking and Security Risks (GFI Software) Photo gallery: Cracking Open the IBM PC Jr. The PC Jr. was IBM's attempt to tap into the budding home PC market of 1983. Feeling nostalgic, TechRepublic's Mark Kaelin decided to crack open the IBM PC Jr. to see what was inside the case. TechRepublic newsletters   Get Mac tips, product reviews, and smartphones news in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Macs in Business Product Spotlight Smartphones Five Tips

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