Career networking in Second Life

By Peter Suciu, ITworld.com

For many IT professionals Second Life offers unique opportunities for networking, job searches and even interviews. Just don't expect it to be easy or obvious. Here are some tips for getting started. ...continue reading 'Career networking in Second Life'

The seven dirtiest jobs in IT

Dan Tynan, InfoWorld

Working in IT isn't always pretty. Some of us have to get dirty -- in some cases, literally. The good news? Master one of IT's dirty jobs and you're pretty much guaranteed work. We don't guarantee you'll like it, though. Here are seven of the dirtiest jobs in IT, and why they're needed. ...continue reading 'The seven dirtiest jobs in IT'

IT jobs "very sexy indeed" says Commissioner Reding

The European Union's information society commissioner Viviane Reding has an idea how to make up the shortfall of 300,000 skilled information and communication technology personnel in Europe: convince young women that IT isn't just for geeks. ...continue reading 'IT jobs "very sexy indeed" says Commissioner Reding'

Over 50% of companies fire workers for e-mail, 'Net abuse

Half of companies polled in a new survey say they've fired workers for violating e-mail and Internet policies. ...continue reading 'Over 50% of companies fire workers for e-mail, 'Net abuse'

8 new weapons to fight the talent wars in '08

Thomas Hoffman, Computerworld

The current demand for IT talent is being driven by a number of factors, including investments in new projects, a dramatic reduction in the number of IT grads from U.S. colleges and the first of the baby boomer retirements. Whatever the causes, savvy CIOs, recruiters, headhunters and other hiring managers are trying out new or updated weapons to fight for IT talent. Here are eight that you may want to wield in the coming year. ...continue reading '8 new weapons to fight the talent wars in '08'