After months in the doldrums, internet IT job ads took an upward turn in May, growing by 1.6 per cent, a whisker ahead of the overall internet job ads.
The sharp rise in demand for IT skills throughout 2007 is well and truly in retreat according to the latest figures from the Olivier Job Index.
Demand remains strong for software development and engineering skills, with many employers focusing on recent graduates to shore up their productivity through tough times.
While individual job agencies are reporting business as usual, the overall picture is not so rosy.
Demand for permanent IT staff continues to grow, bucking the expected dip in demand for new staff in the run up to the federal election.
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South Australia's Yorke Peninsula with just 11,780 people spread across 5,834 square kilometres, is known more for its rugged natural beauty than its technological prowess. But now that Internode has brought broadband to the entire peninsula, the area has become a very important part of Australia's telegeography.
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The IT profession is rare within the larger career landscape, in that virtually anyone can jump in and excel in the field—regardless of race, color, ethnic background, or gender.
An analysis by representatives of Australia's two largest IT industry groups shows that neither political party in the federal election has come up with a comprehensive policy around technology.
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Claims that Australia suffers from an ICT skills shortage is simply unfounded but the lack of support from the government and industry associations to counter these assertions has left workers in the lurch.
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In this exclusive video interview, Optus chief information officer Lawrie Turner speaks to ZDNet.com.au about being the IT head for Australia's number two telco.
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