Tech Staff with Only One OS Need Not ApplyBy Carla Schroder |
Careers/Staffing Article Published August 6, 2010In today's heterogenous data center environment, data center staffers definitely need to be familiar with more than one OS.
How Does Social Media Affect the Enterprise?By Sonny Discini |
Careers/Staffing Article Published August 6, 2010By combining all of a staff member's friends, colleagues and family members into one cohort, social networks create new challenges.
Top 8 Funny IT Helpdesk RequestsBy SysAid Technologies |
Careers/Staffing Article Published August 3, 2010It appears that not everyone with a PC understands how to turn their machine on and off.
IT Staffers Feeling OptimisticBy David Needle |
Careers/Staffing Article Published July 23, 2010Despite the economy's challenges, a survey indicates that IT professionals are more confident than at any time in the last three years.
Microsoft Debuts Tech Certifications for StudentsBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Careers/Staffing Article Published July 8, 2010Microsoft aims to give college students a chance to get a starter certification in technology before they enter the job market.
How IT Managers Can Stay EmployedBy Pam Baker |
Careers/Staffing Article Published July 7, 2010By making a carefully considered business case -- and not tooting your own horn for its own sake -- IT leaders can more safely hang on to their berth.
Microsoft Reports Minor Job CutsBy Reuters |
Careers/Staffing Article Published July 7, 2010An unconfirmed source said the number is far smaller than 5,000, with the layoffs dispersed throughout the company.
Microsoft Launches Certifications for Office 2010By Stuart J. Johnston |
Careers/Staffing Article Published July 1, 2010Help desk staff, software trainers, and other IT professionals can start getting certified as "specialists" on Office 2010 with the release of Microsoft's first two software competency exams.
25 IT Job Sites and a Winning FormulaBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published June 30, 2010A strategy for using IT job sites to your best advantage in a market that remains stubbornly tough.
Navigating Today's IT Job Market: Five TipsBy Dave Willmer |
Careers/Staffing Article Published June 23, 2010The most likely IT hires will be those who continuously sharpen their skills, build their networks and keep themselves visible to employers. Plus: the skills most in demand.
Microsoft Putting Money Where the Veterans AreBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Careers/Staffing Article Published May 5, 2010A year into its three-year initiative to help retrain returning soldiers, Microsoft is calling for veterans organizations to submit proposals as to how to best meet their vocational technology needs.
IT Manager SalaryBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published April 29, 2010IT manager salary levels have seen minor erosion over the course of the economic downturn, yet IT managers continue to see healthy salary and benefits.
Tech Work Pays Best in Bay Area, Seattle SecondBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Careers/Staffing Article Published April 19, 2010A new analysis shows tech talent can fetch higher paychecks in Northern California, but that difference may be cancelled out by elevated living expenses. So where should you choose to work?
Is IT Suffering from Too Much Specialization?By Charlie Schluting |
Careers/Staffing Article Published April 9, 2010Look, for instance, at the Sysadmin of years past, whose job is now divided among a fragmented array of application, storage, networking, and server specialists.
Your IT Job Interview: Seven Questions to AskBy Dave Willmer |
Careers/Staffing Article Published April 8, 2010Acing your IT job interview requires answering questions properly. But you’ll also want to ask some – and know what to not ask.
IT OutsourcingBy Thor Olavsrud |
Careers/Staffing Article Published April 7, 2010IT outsourcing continues to dramatically affect global business, as ever more IT functions are outsourced. Plus: a list of 50 top IT outsourcing providers.
CA to Lop Off 1,000 JobsBy Larry Barrett |
Careers/Staffing Article Published April 6, 2010The software developer will lay off 1,000 workers, or roughly 8 percent of its workforce, and shutter some facilities in a cost-cutting move.
Five IT Professionals You Can't Afford to LoseBy Dave Willmer |
Careers/Staffing Article Published April 6, 2010Among your IT staff, here are the five types of professionals who are worth their weight in gold. Retaining these staff members is one of your top priorities.
IT SalaryBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published March 29, 2010Current IT salary levels for 40 IT positions, with comparative IT salary for the previous year, including benefits as well as total salary.
The Top 10 IT CertificationsBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published March 15, 2010Based on a survey of 17,000 technology professionals, the list of most profitable IT certifications spans software, networking and security. Which ones offer the most career advancement?
IT Job Interview Mistakes (Major Ones)By CIO Update Staff |
Careers/Staffing Article Published March 8, 2010When seeking your dream IT job, make sure you don't make one of the following major interview mistakes.
IT Security Salaries on the Rise: StudyBy Sean Michael Kerner |
Careers/Staffing Article Published March 5, 2010New survey shows that IT security pros have done well during the recession and will do even better, salary-wise, in 2010.
E-Mail Addiction Drives Risky Behavior: ReportBy David Needle |
Careers/Staffing Article Published February 18, 2010Study shows employees' habit of checking e-mail outside of normal work hours has the benefit of keeping them updated, but it also has risks.
Slight Increase in IT Salaries a Ray of HopeBy David Needle |
Careers/Staffing Article Published February 4, 2010Computer Economics survey shows companies are starting to renew efforts to keep key staff with modest wage increases. An industry analyst expresses surprise that wages are bouncing back so quickly.
Where Will the IT Jobs Be in 2010?By Dave Willmer |
Careers/Staffing Article Published January 11, 2010The IT job market is still far from robust, yet Information systems security managers and network administrators are in demand, along with a number of other key IT skills.
Gartner: CEOs Using IT to Push RevenueBy |
Careers/Staffing Article Published December 15, 2009In 2009, CEOs prioritized cost cutting to cope with the downturn, but a year later the focus for 71 percent is a return to revenue growth -- using IT.
IT Hiring Managers: Four Key TrendsBy Dave Willmer |
Careers/Staffing Article Published December 7, 2009As the IT job market starts to see small rays of sunshine, IT hiring managers need to be aware of these important trends.
7 Ways to Make Tech Support Calls Less PainfulBy Adrian Kingsley-Hughes |
Careers/Staffing Article Published December 2, 2009There are ways to work more effectively with any tech support agent – or escalate your call to a higher-level agent.
Tech H1-B Staffing vs. 'Employ America Act'By David Needle |
Careers/Staffing Article Published November 23, 2009Proposed legislation aims to prohibit major firms that lay off American workers from replacing them with cheap foreign labor using temporary guest worker programs.
The 2010 IT Salary GuideBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published November 17, 2009The 2010 IT Salary Guide lists salaries for many tech professionals, and also details IT salary levels for various U.S. regions. Plus: salary incentives for specialty IT skill sets.
Why Developers Get FiredBy Eric Spiegel |
Careers/Staffing Article Published September 20, 2009There are many reasons developers get fired. So take off the ear buds, close down your 20 Skype threads and take some time to think about what you can do to prevent this from happening to you.
Tech Firms Need a Backup PlanBy David Needle |
Careers/Staffing Article Published September 21, 2009For tech firms, B doesn’t need to mean ‘Beaten’, it can be Beautiful (and profitable).
Developers' Online Competition: Career Builder?By David Needle |
Careers/Staffing Article Published September 16, 2009A new service enables developers to compete with one, game style, another to see who knows more. Could this lead to a better gig?
Information Workers Want to Be FreeBy Mike Elgan |
Careers/Staffing Article Published August 26, 2009Maybe it's best to just get out of the way and let employees do what you hired them to do.
Need Help Finding an IT Job? Consider a RecruiterBy Dave Willmer |
Careers/Staffing Article Published August 25, 2009IT recruiting firms have extensive networks in the business community and can help open doors to consulting projects or full-time jobs that you might not otherwise hear about.
How Geek Developers Can Learn to SocializeBy Sara Chipps |
Careers/Staffing Article Published August 14, 2009Let's face it, coders sometimes need a little help when getting up from their PC to mingle with the human race. Here's some guidance specially designed to help developers expand their social network.
Tech Job Openings: PHP, MySQL, LinuxBy |
Careers/Staffing Article Published August 11, 2009eLance, a contractor Web site, released its list of skills most sought after by employers. Among the hot tech skills: optimizing Web sites for Google.
IT Staff and the Value of Remote WorkBy Gary Swart |
Careers/Staffing Article Published July 20, 2009As some IT staff bemoan the move to a freelance-based tech workforce, the CEO of a work-for-hire Web site points out the advantages of this approach.
Tips for IT Job HuntingBy Esther Shein |
Careers/Staffing Article Published July 13, 2009A few key practices can help you distinguish yourself in a crowded field.
Inside Today's Falling IT Salary LevelsBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published July 8, 2009Experts note that some IT skills continue to be in demand, but overall the news is gloomy.
Expert: IT Hiring has 'Stabilized'By David Needle |
Careers/Staffing Article Published June 24, 2009Nearly 35,000 IT jobs were shed, yet the darkest period appears to have passed.
Too Old To Write Software? Or Just the 'Wrong Era'?By Eric Spiegel |
Careers/Staffing Article Published June 29, 2009Rightly or wrongly, age is considered when hiring developers, yet a more important indicator is what micro-era in software history a programmer belongs to.
IT Salaries: Security StaffBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published June 17, 2009The need for IT security staff never seems to lessen, creating healthy salary levels for these sought after professionals.
IT Security Jobs: Gov Needs 10,000 ExpertsBy Alex Goldman |
Careers/Staffing Article Published June 8, 2009The Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) is conducting a talent search to find 10,000 security experts for the government.
Is Tech Hiring a 'Fixed' Game?By Andy Patrizio |
Careers/Staffing Article Published June 4, 2009The U.S. Justice Department is investigating whether big tech firms have a de facto agreement to keep salaries down.
Tech Firms: Bottom Line vs. Moving ForwardBy Reuters |
Careers/Staffing Article Published May 22, 2009As cutbacks continue, tech firms are running out of places to save pennies, given that they must continue to innovate.
Developer Salary Levels, 2004-2009By James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published May 19, 2009For developer salaries, the last five years have brought good news and not so good news.
Being an IT Manager: Joys and HeadachesBy Scott Alan Miller |
Careers/Staffing Article Published May 18, 2009The IT field rewards those who keep pace with change but punishes those who fall behind. Still, being in IT has its pleasures.
IT Layoffs Upset Corporate StructureBy Alex Goldman |
Careers/Staffing Article Published May 12, 2009A market survey indicates that very few IT managers feel that they are adequately set up to handle the waves of tech layoffs.
Tips for Landing an IT Job in the RecessionBy Dave Willmer |
Careers/Staffing Article Published May 11, 2009You may need to throw out your old resume and redo it for today’s climate. Plus: networking is great, but don’t overdo it.
IT Salary Levels, 2004-2009By James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published May 6, 2009IT salary levels have fluctuated considerably in the last five years, yet the industry remains lucrative for qualified professionals.
Studying for Tech Certifications on a BudgetBy Eric Geier |
Careers/Staffing Article Published April 14, 2009IT certifications can boost your career, yet preparing for them can be costly. Here are resources to help you get ready without spending a fortune.
IT Staff vs. Service Contracts: Cost Savings?By Kenneth Hess |
Careers/Staffing Article Published March 30, 2009It may be tempting to convert more of your work force to service contracts, but it could cost more in the long run.
Is IT Consulting a Viable Career Path?By Esther Shein |
Careers/Staffing Article Published March 30, 2009IT career experts say that consulting opportunities are growing, yet there are factors to consider before entering the field.
Microsoft Won't Layoff H-1B Before U.S. WorkersBy Stuart J. Johnston |
Careers/Staffing Article Published March 4, 2009Redmond's leading legal counsel told a U.S. Senator that, despite his request, the company won't layoff H-1B workers before U.S. citizens.
Inside the "IT Salaries are Rising" ReportBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published February 17, 2009It’s hard to believe reports that 2009 IT salaries are rising, until you look at factors that are keeping tech salaries stable (so far).
IT Job Search: The 30 Best IT Job SitesBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published February 10, 2009The best IT job sites are helpful, but do you know the formula for getting the most from them?
Recovering From a Tech Job LossBy Dave Willmer |
Careers/Staffing Article Published February 9, 2009Moving forward is a matter of considering your options and taking a series of tangible steps.
Report: IT Salaries Still RisingBy Sean Gallagher |
Careers/Staffing Article Published February 4, 2009Software developers, IT executives and IT managers are projected to see better than three percent salary growth in 2009 despite recession, a report from Computer Economics says.
Go Beyond the Technical Interview Acid TestBy Drew Robb |
Careers/Staffing Article Published January 19, 2009The key to acing -- not just surviving -- the technical interview isn't so much what you know but how you convey it.
IT Salary 2009: Survey Says Modest DeclinesBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published January 12, 2009A list of IT salaries in 2009, including changing pay levels for software developers, IT managers, network administrators, database specialists, and more.
'Making It All Work' In 60 SecondsBy Mike Elgan |
Careers/Staffing Article Published January 14, 2009The power of concentration, along with a few helpful Web-based tools, can improve your productivity markedly.
Is IT Offshoring an Overhyped Myth?By James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published December 1, 2008A new survey suggests that the extent of offshoring is greatly exaggerated. But the statistics are ambiguous.
For IT Workers, How Bad Will It Get?By James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published November 24, 2008Industry experts look ahead and give their best prognosis for the suddenly anemic tech job market.
The 2009 IT Salary GuideBy James Maguire |
Careers/Staffing Article Published November 3, 2008The IT Salary Guide lists salaries for many tech positions, including pay levels for various U.S. regions. Plus: salary incentives for specialty IT skill sets.
