career development

Breaking into cybersecurity is often depicted as a battle through technical gauntlets and a race to earn coveted certifications, but the journey of Ankit Masrani—now a principal software engineer at Microsoft—offers a nuanced perspective into how a blend of foundational IT expertise...

Every year, the landscape of careers in technology changes at a dizzying pace. Nowhere is this more obvious than at Microsoft, a company long recognized as both the engine of global enterprise software and a magnet for top-tier talent. In recent months, a pattern of new job postings aimed...

Just when you thought your cleverly color-coded Outlook calendar was the apex of workplace innovation, the 2025 Work Trend Index saunters into the boardroom with a bombshell: the age of the "Frontier Firm" is upon us. Microsoft’s latest annual peek behind the digital curtain warns (and, let’s be...

In the bustling world of bits, bytes, and bizarre Zoom backgrounds, the life of a software engineer is never what you’d call predictable. One day you’re tweaking a database schema; the next, you're learning that the language du jour is “so last quarter.” As machine learning, cloud computing, and...

Unlocking Success with Azure Databricks: Mastering Interview Questions for 2025 As organizations accelerate their adoption of cloud technologies and big data analytics, the demand for skilled professionals proficient in platforms like Azure Databricks is skyrocketing. With Databricks recently...

UITS Monitor Highlights: Integrating Technology for a Smarter Campus Navigating the complexities of modern academic and professional life demands seamless communication, adaptable learning tools, and cutting-edge research infrastructure. The UITS Monitor update for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from...

Rachita Sundar’s journey from engineering enthusiast to influential CFO is a masterclass in career transformation and agile leadership. In an era defined by rapid technological change––from Windows 11 updates to evolving cybersecurity advisories––her story resonates with anyone striving to blend...

Enhance your technical prowess and future-proof your career with a new opportunity from the University of Manchester. In a bold move to empower students with in-demand skills, the Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications pilot has been launched under the Flexible Learning programme. This...

Over the past few days, an intriguing digital mystery has caught the eye of IT professionals across South Africa and beyond. A promising IT Network Specialist position—once advertised on Bizcommunity for Johannesburg—has seemingly vanished into the ether, leaving jobseekers and industry insiders...

Master AI for Free: 14 Top Places to Learn and Become an AI Master “AI is not going to replace humans, but humans with AI are going to replace humans without AI.” This popular adage encapsulates why mastering AI skills is more essential than ever—and the good news is that you don’t have to break...

The worlds of cutting-edge technology and impactful social endeavors have merged with IDEMIA India Foundation's latest initiative. In collaboration with tech giant Microsoft, IDEMIA is set to empower underprivileged youth—especially women—by preparing them for careers in modern technology. This...

The professional world is like a game of chess—those with the right moves rise to the top. If there's one move that never fails, it’s stacking up on certifications! With technology evolving faster than the Windows 11 boot-up screen (and that's saying something), staying relevant in today's job...

Like a lot of people in their senior year of college, Alexa Carlin had a lot to look forward to. In January 2013, the South Florida native was set to graduate from the University of Florida in a few months, then start her dream job in New York that summer. She was also hours away from a party...

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It’s called Resume Assistant, and it was created to help Office 365 subscribers craft compelling resumes with personalized insights powered by LinkedIn. Here’s how to get started: Simply open your resume in Word, click Review, and then Resume Assistant. (The first time you do this, click Get...

Hi, I'm an IT Technician looking for Windows 10 related certifications to be able to pick up. So far the only one I've really seen for Windows 10 is the MCSA level certification but for that it looks like you have to be both Windows 7 and 8 certified first. Please help as I am looking to pick up...

When graduating senior Michelle Jiang visited a job fair in Florida last year, recruiters were chasing her down. Literally. After dropping off a resume at the booth for Johnson Controls, a maker of heating, air-conditioning and power solutions, the next day the company's recruiter ran up to...

In this entry, I’ll give some insight into how a daily day on the forums takes place. At least on my end. I hope to provide this insight into those who are interested. Although we have come a long way, I believe so much more can be accomplished here at Windows7Forums.com. As we approach our...