Archive for November, 2008

November 30th, 2008

Top Ten Links… What IT skills will be in demand for 2009

Want to know how you can future-proof your IT career in the current uncertain economic climate? Wondering what skills will be in demand for the New Year?

With so many articles going around at the moment predicting doom and gloom, it can be difficult and confusing to try and decipher all the information and choose the useful articles from the time-wasters!

Not to worry, we’ve done the hard work for you! We’ve sifted through all the most recent media articles and news stories from Australia and across the world to bring you our top ten links with useful tips, insights and advice to help you get ahead in your IT career in 2009.

Click on the links below to read the full articles…

  1. 16 Secure IT Jobs
  2. Five Ways to Put Your Value in the Spotlight
  3. 8 Reasons Tech Will Survive The Economic Recession
  4. Tech Departments in 2010: Hot Jobs, Cold Skills
  5. Four Secrets to Becoming a Rising IT Star
  6. 30 Skills Every IT Person Needs
  7. Six Attributes of Successful Project Managers
  8. ISO20K Skills in Demand From Aussie CIOs
  9. How To Keep Your Tech Career Afloat
  10. Where IT Jobs Are Headed
November 30th, 2008

The economy and the future of IT

Although financial storms continue to blow through the US economy, there are a few key factors that Peoplebank believe will combine to cushion the ICT sector from any recessionary impact. Despite the current atmosphere of uncertainty, I think we have good reason to be confident in 2009.

November 26th, 2008

Outlook for IT jobs in Australia is positive

Article appeared in: itworldcanada.com
Date: 26th November 2008

Employers don’t believe the current economic crisis will impact their ability to attract and retain employees, says an executive at an IT recruiter.

November 26th, 2008

IT careers expected to survive global economic storm in 2009

Article appeared in: CIO Online
Author: Kathryn Edwards
Date: 26th November 2008

With an abundance of projects on the cards for 2009, the outlook for IT recruitment remains positive, according to Melbourne-based IT recruiter Peter Acheson.

November 25th, 2008

Recruiters bulk up on bargains

Article appeared in: Australian Financial Review
Author: Paul Smith
Date: 25th November 2008

With a large number of projects on the cards for 2009, the outlook for IT recruitment remains positive, according to Melbourne-based IT recruiter Peter Acheson.