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Recruitment companies warn of ICT skills shortage 23 July, 2010 07:59
Attributing the shortage to a lack of graduate hires during the GFCRecruitment firms have predicted an imminent skills shortage in the ICT industry, specifically in mid-level management, as a result of reduced hires during the global financial crisis (GFC). - +
In pictures: CIO Summit 2010 23 July, 2010 10:47
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Analyst Phil Hassey tweets out of Springboard 23 July, 2010 12:15
Remains interested in IT analyst rolesWell regarded Sydney-based IT industry analyst, Phil Hassey, has announced being made redundant as vice president of Springboard Research on Twitter and other social networking portals. - +
UNSW provides Cisco expertise to 50 students 22 July, 2010 07:48
Cisco, UNSW partner for new systems architecture post-graduate courseCisco will help provide network architecture education to students as part of a new post-graduate course to be offered at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). - +
Telstra takes the axe to executive team, senior management next 22 July, 2010 07:22
30 made redundant with 300 to go in Melbourne and SydneyFour months after shaking up its executive team look, Telstra (ASX:TLS) has taken the axe to 30 staff with another 300 to go.
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Computerworld Australia's hot jobs round-up: 12 July 2010 19 July, 2010 15:33
This week's five hottest jobs in the ICT industryThis week's five hottest jobs in the ICT industry - +
Promotions abound at NBN Co 13 July, 2010 15:25
The National Broadband Network wholesaler's employee headcount is skyrocketing, with all signs indicating it is the place to head for a quick run up the career ladderOne of the chief benefits of getting in on the ground of a fast-moving startup company is a speedy ascension up the promotion curve as the company grows. - +
Careers Q&A;: Happen Business' Paul Berger 12 July, 2010 10:11
The man behind the Applix 1616 shares his thoughts on the IT industry, being self-employed and the importance of business skillsHappen Business' technical director, Paul Berger, has had a fairly meaty history in IT. Entering the industry with an electronic background, he is responsible for building a popular kit computer in the mid-1980s - the Applix 1616 - and the partner he built it with is now a co-maintainer of both the ext3 file system and the Linux kernel. His hardware business was responsible for most Netcomm repairs thanks to Berger's relationship with Netcomm managing director, David Stewart, and his Jim2 software is popular amongst IT shops handling multiple repairs. - +
Computerworld Australia's hot jobs round-up: 28 June 2010 29 June, 2010 09:48
A look at the hot IT jobs and certifications around Australia this weekAmong the numerous board appointments announced over the past week came news of further job cuts at Alcatel-Lucent, signalling an uncertain telecommunications market that seems to have the major players on edge, particularly surrounding the National Broadband Network (NBN). - +
Meet the father of Google Apps (who used to work at Microsoft) 22 June, 2010 15:30
Rajen Sheth talks about work at Google and Gmail in the enterpriseThree weeks into his tenure at Google, Rajen Sheth -- former Microsoft and VMware employee -- met with Larry Page, Sergey Brin and Eric Schmidt to propose a way of turning Gmail into a business-class e-mail system. And he was soundly rejected.
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How to Manage Peer Conflict 22 April, 2009 09:15
Direct Energy CIO Kumud Kalia on how to deal with mounting peer dissensionDirect Energy CIO Kumud Kalia on how to deal with mounting peer dissension.
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Recruitment process outsourcing unlocks growth for Spinvox 25 June, 2008 12:24
How do you grow a company from 50 to 350 in 18 months? Part of the answer is to call in rectuitment process outsourcers.Most IT managers would not think twice about employing recruitment consultants to get the staff they want, but how far should they take the process? - +
Taking stock of skills 15 August, 2002 22:09
Insurance firm Travelers Property Casualty Corp. had a policy problem on its hands. The company's decentralized training strategy made it tough to effectively track course attendance and ensure curriculum was relevant for its 2,000 IT pros.
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Career Watch 31 August, 2009 14:10
One expert suggests laid off workers should use social networking to get back on their feetThe dismal economy has brought thoughts of the unemployment line to people in nearly every profession, and it has made many of them feel the need to constantly glance over their shoulders, notes Nina Buik, a careers expert and president of the Hewlett-Packard user group Connect. In this type of economic climate, everyone can begin to seem like a potential competitor, and some people will react by burrowing into their cubicles and keeping a low profile. - +
Career advice: Preparing for after the recession 14 July, 2009 09:57
CIO of Qualcomm, answers questions about preparing for after the recession, dealing with severe cutbacks and moreNorm Fjeldheim, senior vice president and CIO of Qualcomm, answers questions about preparing for after the recession, dealing with severe cutbacks and more. - +
Career Watch: Finding a job when times are tough 14 July, 2009 08:34
Dave Willmer, the executive director of Robert Half Technology discusses finding a job in a deep recession.Dave Willmer, the executive director of Robert Half Technology discusses finding a job in a deep recession. - +
Qwest's Pieter Poll on why being a CTO is a dream job 17 June, 2009 07:05
Carrier's chief technology officer talks of joking about being paid for his job 'because it's fun', and outlines where Qwest is headedPieter Poll is Chief Technology Officer at US-based Qwest Communications International, which serves business customers nationally and residential customers in 14 western states with telephone, high-speed Internet, fiber-optic Internet and DirecTV services. The company is also serving as an agent for Verizon Wireless services. Poll talked about his career and the directions Qwest is taking. - +
Career advice: Returning to IT late, and leaving it early 19 June, 2009 07:03
An IT Leader with advice on five issues facing IT workers todayJohn R. Wetsch, WISE program director from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is answering questions about re-entering the IT workforce, taking early retirement, work/life balance, the merits of a tech MBA, and the prospects for IT employment and the overall economy.
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CEOs gone wild 05 June, 2010 07:30
Pop quiz: Who makes millions of dollars a year for shooting themselves in the foot? Some of the top CEOs, writes CringelyThey're like out-of-control teenagers - flouting authority, spewing abuse, wrecking the car, allowing 10 billion gallons of crude oil to slime up the planet. I am, of course, talking about the world's chief executive officers - and the bootlicking lackeys who do their dirty work. - +
Where has IT's passion gone? 09 February, 2010 02:36
A dark aura of angst seems to have settled on portions of the IT communityWhen was the last time you woke up and wanted to go to work? If you could do anything you wanted, would you be doing what you're doing today? The future of IT depends on how you -- and the people who work for you -- answer these questions. - +
Employment referrals the right way 30 June, 2009 13:12
A few simple guidelines can make for a more effective, less stressful referral process.When competition for IT opportunities is intense, the value of every possible edge is magnified. A recommendation from someone within a potential employer can make the difference between landing an interview and continuing frustration. In many cases, job seekers are calling on the outermost reaches of their networks -- and sometimes beyond -- to find a way in. - +
Linux certifications: Hot or not? 15 May, 2009 06:06
Employers want Linux skills, but they don't care much about certifications -- and for some, it is a red flagWith Linux having gained traction in business, certifications of Linux expertise are becoming more popular, similar to how Novell or Microsoft systems certifications became important for those platforms. But some in the Linux community say the emergence of certifications is by no means a golden ticket for admins, and perhaps just a waste of time and money. - +
Quick Tips for Negotiating a Severance Agreement 01 April, 2009 08:54
You don't have to be an executive to negotiate the terms of your severance when you get laid off. When HR presents you with a severance agreement and a pen to sign on the dotted line, ask for some time to review it: It's well within your rights, and could make all the difference to you financially. Here's how to play the severance game to your best advantage.You don't have to be an executive to negotiate the terms of your severance when you get laid off. When HR presents you with a severance agreement and a pen to sign on the dotted line, ask for some time to review it: It's well within your rights, and could make all the difference to you financially. Here's how to play the severance game to your best advantage.
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Kundra takes leave, Google raises privacy flags 16 March, 2009 08:54
It may be a good idea to be paranoid about whether your computer harbors malwareWell, at least the issue is not unpaid taxes this time -- but Vivek Kundra, the brand-new, first-ever federal CIO after just a few days on the job is already on a leave of absence after the office of the Washington, D.C., CTO was raided by federal agents. Kundra had been the District's CTO before President Barack Obama appointed him the nation's CIO. In other news, Google peeved privacy advocates by announcing a behavioral advertising program and separately saying it is testing a new service that will transcribe voice-mail messages and make them searchable. - +
Training review: Linux Essentials 22 August, 2003 09:12
The Linux Essentials course held at New Horizons Learning Centres catered to students new to Linux. And the first thing one learns is that working with a nice-looking GUI -- as is the case in the Windows environment, where pretty much all the students come from -- is not high on the agenda in the Linux operating system. Rather, students are taught to befriend the console from the outset. Windows may unfortunately be associated with the blue screen of death, but it seems Linux, with the console, has the black screen of joy. - +
Study guide freebies 11 November, 2002 10:06
Need a little help studying for certification exams? You can find a treasure trove of free study guides for Cisco, Linux, Microsoft and Unix certifications at the Global Document Database. - +
Rebalancing your life 06 September, 2002 09:39
Until just a few weeks ago, I thought rebalancing was only something you do to your tires or investment portfolio. That's before I heard about a book on work-life balance.
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