How to land the perfect CIO job
Finding that next tech leadership role isn't just a matter of sending out resumes and tracking job ads. Before the resume is buffed and shined for distribution, the CIO job search must start with an analysis of your skills in relation to what the marketplace requires.
Kick your career into high gear
After several years of stagnant (or worse, for some of us) circumstances, the IT sector may be ready to open up in 2003, and that bodes well for IT executives eager to move ahead or find a more challenging position.
Do IT pros need MBAs?
Business knowledge, management skills and being able to communicate better with business managers are among the benefits of further study cited by certain IT professionals. However, not everyone believes going back to school is the answer.
Two quick job search tips
The past few years have forced even the most experienced IT professionals to get back to basics when looking for the next engagement or a new job. These two examples show what's worked recently for a resume and cover letter service.
Aust IT jobs returning to growth: Olivier
Australia's information technology job market is returning to steady growth, with seasonal factors in recent months obscuring the underlying trend, according to a leading recruitment index.
More unrest seen among tech workers
Managers at tech companies are increasingly out of step with a work force that seems to grow angrier by the day, according to a new report.
Do you need a rehire policy?
Though some businesses have a strict no-rehire policy in place, citing concerns such as potential security issues from angry, laid-off employees, other companies have realised the benefits inherent in hiring back former employees.
For productive staff, return on IT investment is key
Only two-thirds of businesses measure return on investment for IT - an important metric considering that satisfied, productive staff are considered the bedrock of any successful organisation.
Keep absent staff in the loop
While there are no hard-and-fast rules for keeping on-leave employees informed of workplace developments, there are ways to make sure both HR and your employees are happy with the situation, such as using the Web and making a few special concessions.
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