IT Skills that Command Premium Pay
Posted on 08-19-09A recent survey confirms employers are still seeking techies with specific certified and noncertified skills – and many are willing to pay a premium for them. “The recession has had minimal impact on demand for IT skills in the areas such as architecture, business process, security, communications, e-commerce, and several ERP and infrastructure specializations,” notes David Foote, co-founder, chief executive, and chief research officer for research firm Foote Partners. Read more on how to optimize your skill sets for a better job at Dice.com.
Read MoreTech Execs Say Industry Will Recover Before The Economy
Posted on 08-19-0957% of tech industry executives believe that the economy will recover next year, and 66% believe that the tech industry will recover faster than the economy, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing a KPMG survey of senior executives at 130 tech companies. Read more at The Business Insider.
Read MoreThe Best And Worst Cities To Look For A Job
Posted on 08-19-09The unemployment rate in the U.S. was still 9.4 percent in July, but some cities are better than others to look for a job. Of the top 50 metro areas, Washington, D.C., is the easiest for unemployed workers to find a job, while Detroit is the hardest, according to a new Job Market Competition index put together by job search engine Indeed. Read more at TechCrunch.
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