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I thought it might be helpful to point out some career resources for those who may be interested, or actively involved in job hunting.   I realize we all  need to update our resume from time to time, and some of you may not have a LinkedIn profile. Here are some learning resources, and some useful links for career research.   Some of you know me as someone who is always promoting self-learning. Learning Resources Paid Learning Sites are often made available by your employer, so check to see if you have a subscription, or if you can expense it (get reimbursed for the expense).  It doesn't hurt to ask. http://www.safaribooksonline.com  -- Huge selection of technical books, videos, seminars, etc. http://www.pluralsight.com   -- High Quality, from overview to advanced topics for programmers http://www.lynda.com   -- High Quality, some topics are not very advanced, but courses are very well done https://skillport.com  -- Books,...

Did you know, you can receive undergraduate credit for IT Certifications? I was so happy to find out about this. I had taken off a few semesters from school to work on my certs. I had completed my CNE and was working on my MCSE, when I found out I could get credit for some of the exams. The coolest part was, that I didn't really lose any time by getting my certs. I was able to combine the best courses from some very good universities for a more well-rounded education. Ways to Earn Credit Earn undergraduate credit through Excelsior College courses and Excelsior College Exams, credit earned at other regionally accredited institutions, military training, corporate training, technology certification, and more. You may be closer than you think to earning your degree! This looks like an add, but it is more of a personal endorsement. I highly recommend looking into this for any IT person who has not completed their degree yet. You have to keep up with certifications anyway, so why ...