A Survey of MyComputerCareer IT Graduates Identifies Cybersecurity Barriers and Challenges
Cybersecurity challenges continue to prevail, impacting private businesses, governments, and the public sector daily. Increased and evolving threats reveal weaknesses and vulnerabilities within organizations of all sizes, even at the most basic, human level. CIBR, in conjunction with 101 Research LLC, conducted a short web survey of 226 IT program graduates to better understand cybersecurity […]
What Civilian Careers Are A Good Fit For Veterans?
After leaving the military and transitioning to the civilian world, you might be in a situation where you will need to find a job. During your search as a veteran, you will discover some civilian careers that may sound interesting, but almost all of them require a certain level of expertise. Although jobs for veterans […]
The Need for IT Security Personnel Has Never Been Higher
Cybercrime is at an all-time high. In an interview, Warren Buffett even went as far as to say that cyber-attacks pose a more real and present danger to humanity than even nuclear weapons. “I’m very pessimistic on weapons of mass destruction generally although I don’t think that nuclear probably is quite as likely as either primarily […]
MyComputerCareer ‘Military Spouse Friendly School’ Designation
MyComputerCareer has received the ‘Military Spouse Friendly School’ designation through Military Friendly. Since 2009, the Military Spouse Friendly® Schools list has been a reliable resource for military spouses and has set a standard for higher education institutions to provide the best post-secondary education experiences for spouses of service members. The Military Spouse Friendly Schools designation helps military spouses select […]
POW-MIA Freedom Car – Who Was Pfc. Dale W. Ross?
As part of NASCAR, the POW-MIA Freedom Car is a joint effort between Team Johnson Motorsports, the Freedom Car drivers, and MyComputerCareer to raise awareness among the American population about all the Prisoners of War (POW) or are considered Missing in Action (MIA). The hope is that this issue will be brought to the attention of all […]
Financial Literacy Tips for Today’s Students
Being financially literate is incredibly valuable. By knowing how to manage one’s finances, students can avoid many of the pitfalls that await them when accessing higher education. It’s important to remember that student loan debt is the second highest in the United States. The average student in the Class of 2016 is in $37,172 in […]
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Changing Careers
Changing careers is not an easy process. Some may even go as far as saying that it’s impossible, particularly after a certain age. Yet, this cannot be further from the truth. People change careers all the time, and as time goes on, more and more will have to do the same. Together with MyComputerCareer, you […]
What Is the MyComputerCareer Story?
MyComputerCareer is an accredited career college dedicated to serving and helping those looking for professional fulfillment in Information Technology. The school was founded back in 2007 by Tony Galati, who one year later opened the first campus in Raleigh, NC. The founder and CEO, Tony Galati, is a BYU graduate who began his career in […]
How to Create the Perfect Headshot for LinkedIN
A picture is worth a thousand words, and this could not be truer than for a headshot. A good, quality headshot can make or break a LinkedIn profile, which, in turn, can increase or completely nullify your chances of getting hired at your dream job. And as luck would have it, you don’t have […]
3 Tech Companies Hiring in Raleigh, NC
If you’re living in or looking to relocate to Raleigh, North Carolina, you are in luck. The city ranks as the third best in the country for IT startups outranked only by Salt Lake City, Utah; and Austin, Texas. Back in the day, Raleigh was a tobacco and textile manufacturing town, and today it has […]
How To Transition From IT to Cybersecurity
If you work in IT, you probably know that you have to be proactive to advance your career. You have to keep up with trends and changes in the field, learn new skills, and be ready to adapt to new tech. For a lot of IT professionals, making the switch to cybersecurity is part of […]
Military Makeover – Helping Veterans Return to Civilian Life
Military Makeover is a TV show that airs on Lifetime TV. The host is a talk show legend and veteran of the Navy and Marine Corps, Montel Williams. The show aims to bring a bit of help to the servicemen and women as well as their families across the country. The show works in collaboration with […]
What Are the Top 3 Secrets for a Successful Job Search?
Looking for a job in today’s day and age can be a stressful situation. In most cases, it’s no longer enough to submit a resume and cover letter and hope that you will get a call for an interview. And even if you are, you can be sure that there are dozens, if not hundreds […]
6 Simple Computer Tricks Everyone Needs to Know
Even if you consider yourself to be somewhat tech-savvy and know yourself around your computer, you’d be surprised to find out that there may be some tricks which you never knew. What’s more, these simple procedures will make your day-to-day use that much easier, shaving valuable seconds off your overall workflow. Below is a short […]
POW-MIA Freedom Car and What It Stands For
The NASCAR POW-MIA Freedom Car is a joint effort between Team Johnson Motorsports, the Freedom Car drivers, and MyComputerCareer. Its purpose is to educate and raise awareness around the country about the many United States Prisoners of War (POW) and those Missing in Action (MIA). And with a viewership of over 75 million people, NASCAR is a […]
4 Reasons Why to Use LinkedIn for Your Professional Success
Though many tend to give their LinkedIn profile only a simple afterthought. What’s more, many usually have it only half-done, have copy-pasted some bits and pieces from their resume and haven’t logged in for months. These people tend to think that LinkedIn doesn’t help them in finding their dream job and that’s it’s just another social […]
How to Spot and Avoid Online Scams
Cybercrime is at an all-time high. In 2018 alone, illegal online activity accounted for over $1.5 trillion of damages to corporations and ordinary people alike. And as time goes on and the world becomes ever more digitized, cybercrime will only become more profitable. For all the material losses that it can produce, hacking – for the […]
A Successful Transition From a Military Career – Here is the Four Secret Steps!
A military career can be a fulfilling experience. It can teach a person a lot about the world, themselves, human nature, as well as the importance of self-reliance. But like with every large-scale change, transitioning from a life in the military to that of a civilian can be a scary and stressful process. Such a […]
POW-MIA Freedom Car: Jerick Johnson
The POW-MIA Freedom Car is a joint effort between Team Johnson Motorsports, the Freedom Car drivers, and MyComputerCareer. By reaching an audience of more than 75 million motorsports fans across the country, we hope to, not only raise awareness but also educate the people of our great nation about those service members of the United States military […]
Why You Should Get Certified in IT
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone that Information Technology (IT) is the fastest growing industry on the market. If in 2014, the total expenditure in IT was at $2.081 trillion, that figure is expected to surpass $2.461 trillion in 2019. That’s a nearly $400 billion increase in five years. Very few markets, if […]