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Career Factor recap: Job tips, final exams, and travel plans

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Career Factor recap: Job tips, final exams, and travel plans

Join the countdown to Tech·Ed North America with Career Factor! Learn more about how the cast is preparing to meet in person, and join Career Factor and Tech·Ed for these upcoming events:

Career Factor Tweet Chats: Anyone with any interest in the conference is welcome to join us on May 9 and 10 for these informal chats. Use the hashtag #cfchat or login to your Twitter account at http://www.tweetchat.com/cfchat.

Monday May 9, 9am PDT (local times)

Tuesday May 10, 6pm PDT (local times)

Career Factor Live! reunion show: Attend in person if you'll be at Tech·Ed (check your conference agenda for times), or watch the Career Factor website for the recording.

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Caroline – The Office Competition Contender, Canada
Goal:
Compete at the 2011 Certiport Worldwide Competition on Office
This week: Caroline celebrated the end of winter in Calgary (well, almost) and got ready to tackle Access for her final exams as well as her next Microsoft Certification exam.

Kevin – The Student, Texas
Goal:
Find a post-college job as an IT Professional
This week: After shifting his attention to the new Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification track, Kevin passed his first exam and provided feedback on the experience. He also started making plans for Tech•Ed, and showed us around his college campus!

Simon – The IT Manager, UK
Goal: Get his team (including himself) certified to maintain Microsoft Partner status
This week: Simon is taking a much-deserved vacation from work, but he’s made time to participate in Career Factor live chats and study for his certification exam retake.
Steve – The Job Seeker, Australia
Goal:
Update skills and certifications to find a new job
This week: Steve draws on his experience and offers advice to readers looking to land a job through certification.
Eddie – The Do-It-Yourself IT Pro, California
Goal:
Transition back into the IT industry, obtain TS and PRO level certifications
This week: Eddie has been adjusting to his new job and thinking about how he can use his interests and skills to take his next career step.
Rabeb – The Windows Phone 7 Developer, Tunisia
Goal:
Develop and release a WP7 app to the Marketplace
This week: Rabeb learned a lot from the recent Career Factor résumé/CV session, and she shared her favorite tips with her followers. She also chatted with a friend who’s competing in Imagine Cup 2011!
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