Common Misconception About Changing Careers in Your 30’s

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For better or worse, people are quite conservative when it comes to the progression of life. You’ll at times hear people say things like “To every single thing, there is a right time to do it…” In some cases, this is entirely justified, while in others, not so much. Nevertheless, society will always have certain expectations as to […]

How Online Learning Programs Are Changing Lives

How Online Learning Programs Change Lives

The internet has changed the world, almost beyond recognition. There are very few things that we can think of today that don’t have at least some connection with the internet. Finances, marketing, shopping, traveling, entertainment, business, and so on – all of them can be, at least in part, be handled over the internet. It’s […]

Top 5 Most In-Demand Tech Jobs Today

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In today’s evermore digitized environment, companies, big and small, are doing whatever they can to attract high tech talent. While for some, this implies getting a head start on filling in most of their in-demand roles, others are looking to expand their business and looking to fill in their data-related and or security-focused positions. And with […]

The Different Professional Credentials in Information Technology

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Being part of both computer technology and business, IT covers a wide range of job opportunities. It is for this reason why it’s better to see what these are before tackling the issue of IT professional credentials. So, that said, here are two great career paths that exist within the field of Information Technology. It’s […]

Federal Financial Aid: What Is It and Do I Qualify?

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When it’s time to go to college, financial aid may seem like the luck of the draw. For many applicants, knowing who receives funding and how much may seem like a mystery.   Every year, the Federal Student Aid office goes through roughly 20 million financial aid applications. In determining who is eligible, some specific guidelines, […]

The Mission and Meaning of POW-MIA Freedom Car

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The Freedom Car is a part of a joint effort between MyComputerCareer and Team Johnson Motorsports to raise awareness for the cause of Prisoners of War (POWs) and those Missing in Action (MIA), part of the United States Military. By reaching out to over 75 million motorsports fans, Team Johnson and MyComputerCareer are hoping to educate […]

Military Makeover: Montel Williams Gives Back to Fellow Veterans

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When most hear about Montel Williams, the first thought that comes to their mind is the Montel Williams Show. The show, aired nationally for over seventeen years until 2009. Montel Williams was granted the Outstanding Talk Show Host Emmy Award.  Also a New York Times bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Montel serves on the […]

Changing Your Mindset for a Positive and Happy Life

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Before you start the venture of life, getting a certification is a good choice. Despite your wisdom, the need to sign up for Life Coaching training is essential as it will improve your skills. Well, refreshing your skills as a life coach will involve a comprehensive approach. The training sessions not only increase your self-confidence […]

5 Reasons Why You Should Maintain A Good Healthy Work-Life Balance

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Is it possible to treat your personal life and work life as two independent entities, giving each one of them all the attention they need; neglecting none? Yes, it is and it’s very important. In this article, we look at the importance of maintaining a good work-life balance. 1. You Are Able To Live in […]

Cybersecurity is the Wave of the Present and the Future

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Elliot, a brilliant, but highly unstable young cybersecurity engineer and vigilante hacker, becomes a key figure in a complex game of global dominance, when he and his shadowy allies try to take down the corrupt corporation, he works for…Sounds cool, huh? It does for Elliot, from season four of Mr. Robot! If this were to […]

4 Key Tips When Preparing Your References for the Job Search

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In the career development world we frequently talk about polishing resumes and perfecting interviewing skills. We know that job searching is a job. We also know that it isn’t just the resume and the interview that you have to nail, but you also need to accompany those with great references. Many job searchers don’t realize […]

Top Employment Trends for IT Positions Entering 2019

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It is no secret that an increasing number of companies are looking into ways to attract more tech talent. This trend was evident throughout 2018 and will most likely continue into 2019, as well. All around the globe, sourcing high-quality candidates to fill in critical positions will remain to be seen as a competitive advantage. […]

Get to Know the CEO – Tony Galati

Get to know the CEO

MyComputerCareer is a company that specializes in technical education in the field of Information Technology. The company is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), and its team of professionals will help you build and refine your IT skills to earn professional certifications that are in such a high demand within the […]

What Is CEH – Certified Ethical Hacking

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The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) is a professional designation for a person who has obtained a qualification that allows them to perform specific services for various companies. As their name would suggest, ethical hackers are certified personnel qualified to penetrate a company’s computer systems (by their permission) in an attempt at determining whether there are […]

Instructor Spotlight – Ray Downing

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Every week I thoroughly enjoy delivering IT knowledge and IT education to hundreds of students in the Information Technology field and have now for almost 20 years. I can easily recall a time when I decided not to paint for the rest of my life and live under the banner of uncertainty of income and […]

What Are the Trends of Women in Information Technology?

What are the trends of women in IT

The tech industry is at an all-time high resulting in reaching the $3 trillion mark in 2018. Also, the speed of growth is also accelerating. If in 2017, the global purchase of tech software, hardware, and services was at 3.4%, in 2018, that percentage point reached 4%. But despite being one of the industries of […]

Military Makeover and MyComputerCareer are Helping Veterans Across the U.S.

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MyComputerCareer has always aimed to give back to the community. It is etched in our company culture. That’s one of the reasons we contribute so much of our time and energy in projects that help people across the United States. And nowhere is this more apparent than in our efforts to improve the lives of […]

POW-MIA Freedom Car and MyComputerCareer

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As a nation, we owe so much of our liberties to the brave women and men in the armed forces. But we at home sometimes forget that. It’s easy to get involved in life’s nuances and forget about that sacrifice. That’s why the POW-MIA Freedom Car is such a great symbol. It helps us remember […]