To succeed today, you need to have both IT and business savvy. But what exactly are the non-technical skills that are essential for today's IT staff? And why might working for a smaller firm pay dividends later in your career? In our first podcast, Katherine Spencer Lee, executive director of Robert Half Technology, interviews Dave Strickler, CEO of two technology firms, about his personal recipe for success. Strickler, whose firms provide e-mail security products and services for businesses, will also reveals how he successfully launched a start-up in 2002, in the midst of an economic downturn.

Everything's negotiable - including your pay. But talking about money with current and potential employers can feel a little awkward, especially if you haven't participated in many of these conversations before. In this podcast, Diane Domeyer, executive director of OfficeTeam and Tom Musback, managing editor of Yahoo!HotJobs discuss tactics that can help you earn the compensation you deserve.

There are many aspects of a job interview you can't control, but what you wear isn't one of them. Your choice of attire should make both you and your prospective employer feel confident in your abilities.   Yet selecting the right interview attire isn't always easy; there are many common pitfalls to avoid.  In this podcast, Diane Domeyer, executive director of OfficeTeam, and Tom Musbach, managing editor of Yahoo!HotJobs discuss how to put together an interview outfit that will make you stand out for all of the right reasons.

Can you really dress to get ahead? The answer is a resounding yes! In this podcast, Diane Domeyer, executive director of OfficeTeam, and Tom Musbach, managing editor of Yahoo!HotJobs provide tips on dressing for success, including the most common mistakes people make, as well as how to dress for special occasions. You'll learn just how casual "casual Friday" should be, as well as how dressing well could position you for a promotion.

This podcast provides tips for acing a job interview -- from what to wear to how to prepare for common questions.