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    Firms are hiring more business-aware staff as an alternative to taking on computer science graduates, according to a new report.

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    Paranoia can be a good thing for career survival. When rumours start to fly about layoffs, it's a sign to take stock, keep your head down, prepare for the worst, and hope for the best.

  • Soft skills count in job hunt

    Business experience, rather than just technical skills, holds sway for IT professionals on the job hunt, according to an IT career advisory.

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    Earlier this month, Telstra put out a press release trumpeting that it's come up with a new phone coaching service to help people who are "bamboozled" by their mobiles. Another excellent example of wrongheaded thinking from the mobile industry.

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    Protecting local jobs

    Satyam Computer Services has taken a big step towards dispelling fears that foreigners will eventually takeover Australia's IT industry.

  • Read the blog post - Sheryle Moon

    No skyrocketing salaries, despite skills squeeze

    ICT salaries are rising, but they are certainly not skyrocketing.

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    BlackBerry ... not as safe as you thought?

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

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    If you've got a black spot on your employment record, the hiring manager is going to find out. The key to handling these record checks is to be honest from the start.

  • Targeting job hunting

    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.

  • Leaving management for a hands-on job

    An ex-CIO who decided to take a more hands-on role as a network administrator found himself back in touch with the joys and frustrations of a more tactical role.

  • Successful job hunts combine old and new techniques

    When your job search stalls, revitalise it by adding some less traditional approaches to the standard routine. Learn how to combine strategies to create a full-blown plan for getting the attention of potential employers and landing the perfect position.

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    Symantec Backup Exec 12 allows complete system recovery and concentrates on continuous file/data protection. Though AU$1,795 may seem a lot of money for an application, Backup Exec might be worth the investment if you're using it for irreplaceable and highly valuable data.

  • Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8

    Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8 provides flexibility when creating desktop and laptop backups. If you have high value data stored on your computer, then we think $106.53 is a reasonable price to ensure it's protected.

  • Lenovo IdeaPad U110

    Lenovo's bright red foray into the ultraportable consumer space is for the most part a successful one, despite a few missteps.

  • Browser faceoff: IE vs Firefox vs Opera vs Safari

    Web 2.0, with its complex sites and rich Ajax applications, is an increasingly demanding platform for a browser. In this review feature, we look at how the leading browsers measure up.

  • HP CM8060

    State-of-the-art enterprise-class inkjet technology makes HP's CM8060 Colour MFP more than a match for conventional laser-based alternatives.

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