Posted by: Meridith Levinson in News
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There are plenty of on-line discussion boards geared toward IT specialists, and definitely,
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Ivy Tango is an on the internet group in which IT experts can give and get occupation suggestions. It released mid-April 2009 and functions being a basic discussion forum where registered consumers can publish career-related questions and solutions. To register, you'll need only provide an e-mail handle and come up with a password. As of June 1, Ivy Tango had 187 members and 157 posts. (I am now a member, getting registered as "Meridith.")
Topics for discussion include résumés, job offers, compensation, benefits, dealing with recruiters,
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Among the more spirited discussions,
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Ivy Tango was created by Project One,
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"Our intent is not to use this [forum] like a means to generate direct dollars,
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If Ivy Tango takes off and its membership grows, Zander says Project One might use it to get marketing and sales leads, but currently that's not the company's or the forum's focus.
Give Ivy Tango a look. I've found members' responses to concerns to be helpful, practical and good-natured. Members seem genuinely interested in sharing their two cents and helping others--always a good sign in a forum. As Zander says, "This is the kind of thing in which the larger it grows, the better it is for everybody."
I plan to publish my numerous opinions on Ivy Tango. I hope I'll find yours there, too.