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    CNBC reported this week that Google has instigated an unofficial hiring freeze, but the search giant denied the claim.

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    What should a company do to ensure it attracts and retains the cream of the tech staffing crop? We've offered a few tips and begun a search for Australia's best employer of IT talent.

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    A new index measuring jobs in the telecommunications sector brings good news for telco staff but bad news for IT jobseekers in general, according to Robert Brand, who compiles the Badja ICT Telco Jobs index.

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    You've decided to take a new internal position or you've found a great opportunity on the outside. The big question is how best to tell your boss. We offers some tips to getting it right.

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    Many experts say job-hunting IT consultants should head toward the smaller firms, which offer more stability and job openings. Here are some tips to help direct your search.

  • Most IT contractors 'distort' job applications

    Research shows that nearly three-quarters of job applications from IT contractors contain omissions or lies, significantly more than the average.

  • Top 10 job candidate traits

    One ex-CIO and longtime IT manager maps out the top 10 skills and capabilities that IT hiring managers want in a job candidate. Show your interviewer you have these strengths.

  • Career coaches can help you map out a career plan

    Career coaches can help IT managers find new opportunities and map out long-term plans. Before you sign up, you should know what a coach can do for you and the costs involved.

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