| NYC IT Job Market Recovering, Pace University Posted: After weeks of mostly depressive government job reports, a report this morning that shows an increase in Manhattan IT jobs is a sight for sore eyes. The Pace/Skillproof IT Index Report from Pace University and Skillproof, a technology firm specializing in job market research, found that Manhattan IT job postings rose slightly in the first quarter, from 41.7 to 42.2 on its scale, which goes ... |
| IT Outsourcing Continues Apace, Despite Recession Posted: Even IT outsourcing is suffering during the current difficult economic downturn, according to a report issued Tuesday by outsourcing advisory firm TPI, which said the number of outsourcing awards fell 7.5% from the first quarter to the second quarter to a total of 135. The TPI Index, which follows commercial outsourcing contracts of $25 million or more, found that the market in the first half ... |
| Top Indian IT Firm Tata Says Client Cuts Have Hit Bottom Posted: Many large corporations have stopped cutting back on IT spending, according to Tata Consultancy Services' CFO. "The decline has been arrested," said the Tata executive. Tata's clients "are in a stage where they have been able to justify the minimum program," said Tata CFO Seturaman Mahalingham in an interview with Bloomberg News. "As the economic climate improves, their intention may be to ... |
| Cisco Lays Off Hundreds Of Workers Posted: Cisco laid off 600-700 employees from its San Jose, Calif., headquarters, as part of an ongoing restructuring of its operations to reduce costs amid declining sales. John Chambers, chief executive of the network equipment maker, told financial analysts in February that the company would likely lay off 1,500 to 2,000 employees across multiple departments. In May, Chambers told analysts the ... |
| How to Write Resumes for Education Careers Posted: The education field is one of few out there that is still managing relatively well in the midst of the recession. However, this doesn't mean that snagging a great job will be a piece of cake. It may still require some work, especially in terms of creating a great resume. So if you have already acquired your education degree, are certified to teach, and are looking for your first education job ... |
| Five Strategies for Finding an Overseas Job Posted: With unemployment now exceeding 10 percent in many states, the thought of working abroad is appealing to a greater number of jobseekers. Expanding a job search beyond the United States is certainly not for everyone. However, for those who love learning about other cultures, can communicate in multiple languages, or have specific in-demand skills, working in a foreign country can be a tremendous ... |
