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Use open source to build your own top-class online presence for nothing, part one
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news

Category: Open Source

2007-11-11 04:20:15

PART TWO here
Ok, not really nothing: it’ll cost you $9.99 for a domain name. But once you’ve got that, here’s how to build a dynamic and high-class online presence with free web hosting and the powerful open source blogging and content management system WordPress. We’ll add content and features, bring it to Google’s attention and also try and see if it can bring some money back in.

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44 percent of employers using Facebook to check on job candidates
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Information technology news

Category: Internet

2007-11-07 19:16:25
iTWire reported a recent survey  of employers in the UK showing that 7.5 percent of them were using social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace as an informal part of the referencing process. Now a survey in the US has put the figure at 44 percent.
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Another good growth month for IT&T jobs
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people

Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing

2007-11-02 06:17:20
Despite uncertainty on interest rates, Australia's demand for IT&T positions rose strongly in October 2007, according to a survey of jobs advertised on the Internet.


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Be careful what you put on Facebook: your next job could depend on it.
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Information technology news

Category: Internet

2007-11-01 14:49:14
Employers don't like their staff using social network sites in work time, but are increasingly turning to these as informal sources of references on prospective employees.
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Contracting - To be or not to be, that is the question
Written By: Paul Hosking
Section: Technology people

Category: JobsWire

2007-10-22 00:32:58

The ICT Industry in Australia is one of the hottest markets and due to low unemployment levels and aggressive recruitment strategies many professionals have more employment packaging options than ever before.


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Ageism, sexism and gender issues in IT
Written By: Tony Austin
Section: A Meaningful Look

Category: Personal and Enterprise Computing

2007-10-06 23:10:56
Having been in the Information Technology field for forty-odd years -- some of them very odd -- it's fair to say that I've seen a few things over the decades. Apart from technology itself, I've always been interested in the human-related aspects: training, giving effective presentations, interpersonal communication, usability, accessibility and the like. And then there are more dramatic aspects, such as ageism and gender issues.

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IT people: Uncle Sam Needs You!
Written By: Stuart Corner
Section: Information technology news

Category: Market News

2007-10-03 18:23:49
Ovum says the US is facing a 20 million shortfall in skilled IT staff as 25 million baby boomers retire over the next 12 years.


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HTC appoints MD for ANZ
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people

Category: Shakers & Breakers - People

2007-09-17 21:06:44
HTC has appointed John Featherstone as managing director, Australia and New Zealand.
 

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Australian IT salaries surge in 2007, US salaries low
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people

Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing

2007-09-17 07:15:11
IT salaries in a Australia have surged 11.54% in the past 12 months putting them on a par and in many cases higher than in other developed nations, according to a new survey. The survey also indicates that IT salaries in the US appear relatively lower than in markets like the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore and in some cases Australia.


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IDS Scheer's dynamic duo of sales
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people

Category: Shakers & Breakers - People

2007-09-13 00:33:54
BPM provider IDS Scheer has appointed Charles Rignall and Richard Neilan as southern and northern region sales managers.


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Constructing an effective Resume
Written By: Paul Hosking
Section: Technology people

Category: JobsWire

2007-09-11 00:02:21

Introduction to Resumes

As an introduction believe it important to discuss the reasons behind your resume and the viability of cover notes.

Two questions I’m commonly asked are: what is the real purpose of my resume? And what should I be looking to achieve from it?


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"Show me the money" say under-skilled digital marketing jobseekers
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people

Category: Shakers & Breakers - Recruiters

2007-08-27 00:32:59
"Job hopping" candidates in the digital marketing arena are seeking salaries and responsibilities that are not commensurate with their skills and experience, according to a specialist recruiter.


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IT executives jobs demand drops in July
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people

Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing

2007-08-09 05:34:27
Demand for IT executives has fallen for the second month in a row according to a monthly survey of the major top-end employment sectors.


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Owen picks up Blue Coat role
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people

Category: Shakers & Breakers - People

2007-07-31 20:31:38
Peter Owen has joined secure content and application delivery product provider Blue Coat as southern region sales manager for Australia and New Zealand.


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IT salaries rise ahead of the pack
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people

Category: Shakers & Breakers - Enterprise Staffing

2007-07-27 02:22:22
IT salaries rose by 4.5 percent during the year to May 2007, slightly ahead of Australian Average Weekly Earnings which were up by 3.4 percent.


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Do computer science grads find jobs?
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people

Category: Shakers & Breakers - People

2007-07-26 20:20:14
We've looked at how well computer science graduates did in terms of salaries, but how do they fare compared with their counterparts in other disciplines when it comes to getting jobs?


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Murphy joins Vignette as sales VP
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people

Category: Shakers & Breakers - People

2007-07-26 00:23:00
Vignette has appointed Peter Murphy as regional vice president sales for Australia and New Zealand.


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Applying direct or using a Recruitment Agency? Pro's and Con's
Written By: Paul Hosking
Section: Technology people

Category: Shakers & Breakers - Recruiters

2007-07-25 19:21:53
Finding your next career move come be a somewhat daunting task. Do you use your professional network to learn about possible vacancies or apply online to the perfect job advertised by an agency? Both are valid methods - but what are the pro's and con's?
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Finite IT Recruitment MD named Entrepreneur of Year finalist
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people

Category: Shakers & Breakers - Recruiters

2007-07-25 09:07:25
Tracy Thomson, founding MD of one of Australia's largest technology recruiters Finite IT Recruitment Solutions, has been named a regional finalist in the 2007 Entrepreneur Of The Year awards.


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Computer science grads still get above-average pay
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology people

Category: Shakers & Breakers - People

2007-07-25 01:45:29
The median starting salary for 2006 computer science graduates was $42,000, compared with $40,800 across all disciplines.


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