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Who fits under the "IT worker" label?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the number of IT professional in the United States at 4 million, but analysts at Foote Partners argue that a more accurate number is around 20 million. According Read more...

Demand for IT talent to explode

There may be a talent shortage coming along for highly qualified IT talent, experts warn. Although the last year has been tough on everyone, including IT workers, there are predictions that the next Read more...

IT unemployment rate hits five-year high

Okay, you already know it's a dry spell, even for technology. The IT unemployment rate last quarter rose to 4.1 percent, according to an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data by the Information Read more...

Survey: High-tech hiring, salaries on upswing

The American Electronics Association reports that the country's high-tech industry is continuing to grow and add jobs in 51 of the top 60 metropolitan areas. The report is based on 2006 figures from Read more...

Press Releases

Microsoft Extends Elevate America Veterans Initiative

Announces availability of technology skills training and certification packages for veterans.REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the availability of new Read more >>

Simply Hired Supports Job Search for Veterans on NRD.gov

Largest Job Search Engine Helps Veterans to Connect with More Than 500,000 Jobs as Part of President Obama’s Veterans Job Bank Initiative MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SimplyHired.com®, Read more >>

CareerBliss Names the Top Ten Scariest States for Jobseekers

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CareerBliss, the leading online career community helping people find joy and success at every step in their careers, announces new data that highlights the scariest Read more >>

Technisource Survey: IT Worker Confidence Dips, Yet More Companies Hiring IT Professionals

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The IT Employee Confidence Index, a measure of overall confidence among U.S. technology workers, showed a decline from 56.2 to 47.3 in the third Read more >>

Third Quarter IQNdex Finds that Western Region is Experiencing Aggressive Increases in Temporary Labor Bill Rates, Despite

IQNavigator releases IQNdex for third quarter 2011, highlights latest trends in U.S. temporary labor bill rates by job sector and U.S. region DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IQNavigator Inc. today released Read more >>