[TechRepublic] Don't play dirty consultant tricks

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Don't play dirty consultant tricks Chip Camden offers his take on an article that characterizes consultants as vampires who are opponents of their clients' best interests. He also shares tips on how to avoid playing dirty consulting tricks. Read more Resource of the day Installing Messaging Security Software on Your Exchange Server Explore the myth about not installing any third-party software on an Exchange Server and see how doing so can actually fortify your security strategy. Devise an exit strategy when working for an unethical client If you realize a client is unethical, Brad Egeland encourages you to come up with an exit strategy right away so you can dissociate yourself from the project. Read more Ensure consultancy engineers know how to wire networks Engineers at IT consultancies should know how to wire networks because they'll be better prepared to troubleshoot the myriad network failures they'll encounter on the job. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Five tips for burned-out IT consultants Short attention span, body aches, insomnia, irritability, alienation, exhaustion -- sound familiar? Here are some remedies to combat burnout and regain energy and enthusiasm for your work. Read more Develop an IT project recovery plan Rick Freedman presents a five-step plan for PMs tasked with rescuing a challenged IT project. He also urges PMs to consider the emotional aspects of project rescue. Read more Review: AceProject cloud-based project management AceProject is a web-based project management suite of applications that provides the framework for better planning, regardless of your operation's size. Read more IT is best suited for the young? I don't think so Toni Bowers addresses a controversial blog by Jack Wallen in which he says that IT is better suited for young people. Read more IT resume: List accomplishments, not responsibilities You can list your job responsibilities on your resume but that doesn't speak to whether you did them well. Read more How to get people to use strong passwords Can passwords be both secure and easy to use? Some think "no", but if you stop there, you simply aren't thinking enough. Read more Featured multimedia   The 10 best ways to visually represent IT data The right chart, image, or diagram can be invaluable in clarifying and conveying IT information. The trick is finding the best tool to illustrate the specific concept or type of data you're representing. View on site Apple iPad 2: Unboxing, accessories, and comparison photos See the full unboxing of the second generation iPad as well as its new Smart Cover and HDMI dongle. Plus, take a look at comparison photos to the first generation iPad, Motorola Xoom, and BlackBerry PlayBook. View on site Google Toolbar 7 for Internet Explorer (pictures) Google's got a revamped toolbar for Internet Explorer. Check out what it looks like. View on site Today's recommended downloads Installing Messaging Security Software on Your Exchange Server (GFI Software) Monitoring physical threats in the data center (American Power Conversion (APC)) Osterman Research: The Impact of Messaging and Web Threats (GFI Software) Free White Paper: Establishing a Data Center Floor Plan That Works (American Power Conversion (APC)) Avoid the Hidden Costs of Upgrading Data Center Power Capacity (American Power Conversion (APC)) Perennial favorites   18 maxims of successful IT consulting Big trouble for little white IT consulting lies What to do when you get in over your head Poll: Is the Tablet PC form factor a fad or a glimpse into the future? Take the TechRepublic Windows Blog poll of the week and compare answers with your peers: Is the Tablet PC form factor a fad or a glimpse into the future? TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Five of the best Android smartphones HTC ThunderBolt Motorola Atrix Samsung Galaxy S 4G HTC Inspire Google Nexus S Leaderboard 2011: The 10 best Android smartphones

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