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IT salaries stable: Survey
Remuneration packages for technology professionals have remained steady over the last 12 months despite a shortfall in certain specialised IT areas, a new study has shown. Read more »
Australia pays its way for IT managers
A global salary survey has placed Australia in the top 10 of the world's highest-paying countries for IT managers, but some within the industry are not convinced. Read more »
Gender gap not crossed in IT pay
The pay gap between male and female tech professionals has narrowed but striking differences remain, according to the latest UK government research. Read more »
Strike vote fuels IBM Australia debate
A potential impending strike action at one of IBM Australia's Sydney facilities has sparked debate about whether it was still worth striving to work at one of the largest and most prestigious technology firms in Australia and the world. Read more »
Fed government pays up for computer science grads
If you graduated in computer science last year and wanted a better-than-average starting salary, the federal government was the place to go, according to a new survey. Read more »
JobWatch: What goes up is now coming down
The sharp rise in demand for IT skills throughout 2007 is well and truly in retreat according to the latest figures from the Olivier Job Index. Read more »
Open source Aussies: Not poor, bearded loners
Typical Australian open source developers are 26 years old and spend their days being bored in Canberra. Despite that, free software enthusiasts have more sex and earn more money than you might expect, a new survey reveals. Read more »
UK Study shows unemployment highest among IT graduates
IT graduates have the highest unemployment rate across all degree subjects at almost double the average for students leaving UK university courses, according to new figures from the Higher Education Careers Services Unit. Read more »
You call that a standard?
Q&A Robert Glushko, a UC Berkeley professor who was involved in early XML proceedings, decries how powerful interests have distorted the standards process. Read more »
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Settling for less
As competition heats up in the job market, many of you are facing a tough decision: Do you hold out for a position offering a decent salary or accept a job for far less than you used to make? Read more »
Think carefully before moving into a consulting career
The grass may seem greener over in the consulting field, but as a longtime consultant notes, IT managers should consider multiple issues before changing career tracks. Read more »
Do I have a future in software development?
Recent IT industry trends have some programmers wondering about their careers. Is specialisation the road to success or to ruin? Read more »
Developer skills outlook 2007: What's hot for employers?
What skills will developers need to remain in a job in 2007? In the first of a two-part series, Angus Kidman speaks to employers and industry watchers to identify the key technologies and soft skills that are currently in demand. Read more »
Would you work for an Internet startup now?
The dot-com boom may be over, but opportunities still exist among Internet startups. Before you take a job with a new dot com, ask these questions. Read more »
Critical roles make survival possible
Many IT companies downsized or restructured in the industry's recent downturn. The resulting flattened infrastructure has affected software development, product quality, and customer support. Read more »
Hiring: Questions to ask, answers to question
Many people today have gaps in their resumes, but how can you tell the difference between the valid and invalid omissions? Here are the tips and tricks. Read more »
Games development: a real career choice?
The recent spotlight on poor working conditions in the games industry has an all too familiar ring to it for local games developers. Read more »
Simple advice for job seekers
Commentary--We try and make some sense of the plethora of reports on the IT job market. Read more »
Are you only working for the money?
If you didn't need the money, would you do the same work that you're doing today without pay? Read more »
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