via Predictions 2009: The year ahead in tech | Australian IT. EVERYONE in the Australian IT business agrees this year is going to be a grinder. Business bracing for a rough ride The year ahead will be tough as the global financial crisis plays out, according to Australian IT’s Predictions 2009 report All the chief [...]

Talent Talk: Conversation with résumé expert Gayle Howard | Destination Talent I’ve been interviewed by Phillip Tusing of Destination Talent about writing your own resume, lying on resumes, video resumes, and more. Here’s the text or click above to see the actual article. Résumés have a special place in the recruitment industry. Databases are created [...]

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A boutique executive headhunting firm in Melbourne has reported a distinct shift in multinational hiring practices. The representative reports that “In the past, employers created roles and provided the brief to the headhunter to find the talent to fit. In the last six months, employers have been providing an open brief for say, ‘technology executives’ [...]

Jobspeed Salary Survey 2009. Australian salary survey for IT workers has been posted. Seems a little low in some areas to me—particularly around the CIO, executive area. Could it be the global downturn?

http://tinyurl.com/9ee87k Only those who have seen it all before need apply for top IT jobs this year, as nervous Chief Executives look for strong governance skills and shy away from taking a punt on promising young talent. Key Points * Young guns are likely to be passed over for top IT jobs. * Companies are [...]