http://www.computerworld.com.au Careers by Computerworld en-us Copyright 2009, IDG Communications, for personal use only, not for redistribution without permission. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:30:03 +1000 60 http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=988729910&rid=-257 When competition for IT opportunities is intense, the value of every possible edge is magnified. A recommendation from someone within a potential employer can make the difference between landing an interview and continuing frustration. In many cases, job seekers are calling on the outermost reaches of their networks -- and sometimes beyond -- to find a way in. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:12:00 +1000 http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=1364254398&rid=-257 The salaries of IT managers are retreating, and most affected by the trend are managers running technology operations at mid-sized companies with less than $500 million in annual revenue, according to a semi-annual study from Janco Associates Inc. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:32:00 +1000 http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=1187407332&rid=-257 A U.S. judge on Friday denied an IBM request that would have barred a former executive from working at Dell over concerns that he would misappropriate trade secrets. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:07:00 +1000 http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=1407866281&rid=-257 Former Yahoo executive Jeff Weiner has been appointed CEO of LinkedIn, where he has served as interim president since January. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:04:00 +1000 http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=1435108203&rid=-257 Employer confidence in Australia’s IT sector has risen for the first time since March 2008, according to a report by recruitment firm Hudson. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:15:00 +1000 http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=1757813887&rid=-257 MySpace will slash its staff abroad and shutter several international offices, the News Corp. unit said on Tuesday, a week after announcing a big round of layoffs in the U.S. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:38:00 +1000 http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=436404073&rid=-257 Demand for contract tech workers, whether they call themselves freelancers or consultants, is increasing, but the trend isn't a green shoot -- a signal of an economic recovery. It may be more an act of desperation by companies struggling to keep up with work in the face of staff cutbacks. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:11:00 +1000 http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=1260661943&rid=-257 John R. Wetsch, WISE program director from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is answering questions about re-entering the IT workforce, taking early retirement, work/life balance, the merits of a tech MBA, and the prospects for IT employment and the overall economy. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:03:00 +1000 http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=143016107&rid=-257 WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today called for a "dramatic expansion" in relations with India and offered what were mostly hints about the role of the H-1B visa program. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:21:00 +1000 http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php?id=1601872805&rid=-257 Potential legal repercussions face recruiters using social networking platforms like Twitter and Facebook as talent sourcing tools, according to one industry expert. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +1000