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  • JobWatch: Soft-skills win out in conflicting markets

    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.

  • Only foreign workers can solve govt IT skills crisis

    Not enough migrant workers are being hired to work in public service IT, which is contributing to a government-wide ICT skills shortage, according to a report by the Australian Government Information Management Office.

  • Government CIOs to mentor smaller agencies

    Australian government CIO Ann Steward and Centrelink CIO John Wadeson are set to mentor their peers at smaller agencies in an extension of a program to help combat the shortage of soft skills in IT.

  • Save the world -- enlist in the IT industry

    Want to protect the Great Barrier Reef, enhance the health of your fellow Australians, or improve swimming coaching in Australia? Maybe an ICT career in the Australian Public Service is the way to go.

  • Staff 'need reasons' to believe in security

    Companies must ensure that their staff understand the reasons behind security policies and support them, rather than just dictating them from on high, a government consultant said at Secure London 2005 on Tuesday.

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  • Can CEO-in-waiting give AMD a jumpstart?

    Company president and chief operating officer Dirk Meyer is being groomed to succeed Hector Ruiz, but first he must prove that last year's engineering mistakes were an aberration.

  • A seasoned manager's advice for preparing yourself for a leadership role

    More important than having the right degrees and certifications is acquiring the softer skills that enable you to move on to leadership positions. Here are the top 10 ways to get you prepared to climb the corporate ladder.

  • 10 tips to being a better IT manager

    It's easy for IT managers to get bogged down in day-to-day activities and lose sight of the bigger picture of leading their staff. Whether you're a seasoned pro, or new to the game, the following tips will help you effectively manage your team.

  • Taking the leap to open source?

    So you've done the math and decided there may be a good business case for Linux after all. Just make sure you don't dive into the world of open source without fastening the rope securely to the bridge.

  • The failure of IT training

    Businesses want a broader range of skills from their IT staff including better communication, but does less often mean more?

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