MIS Career News
Hottest IT skill? Cybersecurity
Posted on Network World, May 03, 2012 by Carolyn Duffy Marsan
Under a barrage of cyberattacks, U.S. companies are hiring more security engineers, analysts than ever before
Embattled by hactivists, cybercriminals and foreign rivals seeking to steal proprietary information, U.S. corporations are ramping up their hiring of cybersecurity experts, with open jobs reaching an all-time high in April.
The need for cybersecurity experts spans all industries, from financial services, manufacturing and utilities to healthcare and retail. Among the major U.S. companies trying to fill cybersecurity-related positions are Boeing, Baylor Health Care System, Verisign and Office Depot.
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Dice Tech Salary Survey Results
Posted February 17, 2012
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| Photo and survey results courtesy of Dice. |
Dice (a career hub for tech jobs) recently completed a Tech Salary Survey. Their big takeaways? Tech salaries saw their biggest jump since 2008 and bonus levels are growing.
This year's survey of 18,000 tech professionals includes:
- Top cities for wage growth
- Pay trends for in-demand tech skills
- Salary data by job title, industry, skills, education level, experience and more
Technology professionals enjoyed their largest annual salary growth since 2008, according to
the latest Dice Tech Salary Survey. After two straight years of wages remaining nearly flat, tech
professionals on average garnered salary increases of more than 2%, boosting their average annual
wage to $81,327 from $79,384 in 2010.
"Finally! Compensation has mustered some momentum, as more and more top tech markets are notching increases in pay. Silicon Valley's compensation moved first and wrote the playbook for highly qualified tech professionals to ask for more – whether that be in Seattle, Houston or Raleigh," said Tom Silver, SVP, North America at Dice. "The increasing popularity of bonuses
shows companies are rewarding their top performers. While everyone loves a bonus, anyone who
has been through a cycle knows that bonuses both reward and punish. In fast-changing markets, it's imperative for highly skilled tech professionals to capitalize on their career and compensation options." Full survey report here.
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5 Things I Look for in a Great Job Interview
Posted on INC. January 16, 2012, by Matthew Swyers, @TrademarkCo
"Here is what separates a good candidate from a great one.
In my career I have reviewed thousands of resumes and conducted hundreds of employment interviews for both The Trademark Company and other businesses for which I have worked. In doing so, I got to see the good, the bad, and the downright ugly in terms of resumes, interviewing skills, and the like. For other CEOs looking to hire, here's what I think makes a great candidate stand out from the good ones.
- Attention to detail
- Proofread
- Preparedness
- Phone and email-correspondence
- Honesty is overrated"
Read the full article for explanations of Matthew's top five items here.
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Think Your Online Social Media Presence WON’T Affect Your Job/Internship Opportunities? Think again.
An online reputation is the publicly held social evaluation of a person based on his or her behavior, what he or she posts, and what others (such as individuals, groups, and Web services) share about the person on the Internet.
The Internet constitutes a worldwide database, where information is archived and not easily deleted. People, companies, and governments are increasingly using technologies such as social networking and video sharing, blogs, and search engines to create and share content with others around the world.
This report summarizes online reputation research commissioned by Microsoft. It was conducted by Cross-Tab between December 10 and 23, 2009, in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Approximately 275 recruiters, human resources (HR) professionals, and hiring managers, and about 330 consumers interviewed in each country.
This study explores the attitudes of consumers, HR professionals, and recruiters on the subject of online reputation. In particular, it examines the impact of online reputation on hiring and how people manage their online reputation.
Highlights of the study’s findings include:
The recruiters and HR professionals surveyed are not only checking online sources to learn about potential candidates, but they also report that their companies have made online screening a formal requirement of the hiring process.
Of U.S. recruiters and HR professionals surveyed, 70% say they have rejected candidates based on information they found online. Though not as frequently, respondents from the U.K. and Germany report the same trend.
Read the full report below.
Online Reputation For Job Seekers Report
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