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Do you have an IT position in a company that has received federal stimulus dollars? I’d love to hear from you. The reason I’m wondering is the recent report in Infoworld that only 21 IT jobs have been created or saved through $26 million in federal spending at technology companies nationwide. I waded through a bit of the data at recovery.gov to see if I could > If you’re still recovering from Thanksgiving and you managed to avoid Black Friday, maybe it’s time for some shopping for your favorite geek or for your own wish list. Take a peek at Infoworld’s 2009 Geek Gadget Gift Guide. I’m pretty sure that Acer tablet is going to be on my list! If you have any cash left after today’s Black Friday shopping spree, here’s something to consider. Find out if your target company (or those in your mutual fund) is among those named in The Wall Street Transcript’s new publication, TWST Investing Strategies Report, released today and offering a review of the IT Services sector. The Wall Street Transcript provides commentary and insight for investors and If you’re in the middle of a long and difficult job search, or if you’re hanging on to a job you hate, it’s hard to want to be thankful. Try it anyway, just for today. One of the paths to thankfulness is empathy. Try this on: Your boss is the biggest jerk you’ve ever met. There’s a saying among my HR pals: People never leave jobs; they leave My friends and family tease me about being the most organized person on the planet. I have honed Outlook to a fine science. I carry my to-do and calendar with me in my smartphone. Technology is my friend. I generally get where I am supposed to be on time and with the materials I need. (OK, there was that one meeting…). I have been humbled, and Who’s Hiring is a weekly survey of companies showing the highest hiring activity for the week of 11/23/09. Total Job Openings Top tech layoffs were announced and rumored for the week ending 11/13/09 in the Telecommunications, Technology, and Business Services sectors. Inclusion in this list does not mean the entire industry is circling the drain as the “Who’s Hiring Techs” list of 11/09/09 included some of the same sectors. For those considering government positions, federal hiring is on the rise, but a number of state and local Despite the recession, these technology companies are expanding, as documented for the week of 11/16/09. Top Tech Hiring Companies Business Services firms IBM, SAIC, and CSC continue to be in the top tech hiring firms, largely supporting federal government and DOD contracts. Raytheon was the Here’s a little exchange from one of my Linked In groups: Information Technology: Networking, Forum and Jobs Kathy A. Walton PMP, an IT Project Manager, asked: In this career search we always seem to hear that we need to “follow your passion”. For example, if your passion is to bake cupcakes and The Business Services, Defense, and Telecommunications verticals remain among the top technical industries currently hiring based on a survey by reCareered of active job advertisements from the nations’ top job boards. Business Service firms IBM, SAIC,and CSC are among top hiring firms – SAIC is largely supporting federal government and DOD contracts. Raytheon, Northrop are among those leading Defense hiring. Based on surveys of US job |   I’m Jeri Hird Dutcher, and I inspire executives and professionals to envision, attract, and achieve the career of their dreams. CERTIFICATIONS Certified Professional Resume Writer  Certified Professional Career Coach  Certified Employment Interview Professional ORGANIZATIONS Member of Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches  Member of Career Directors International   Member of Northeastern Dakota Area Human Resources Association  Member of Chamber of Commerce PUBLISHED IN  Examiner.com Fargo Resumes Examiner  SelfGrowth.com is the most complete guide to information about self improvement on the Internet. Follow Jeri, the Career Expert on SelfGrowth.com  Resumes for the Rest of Us  Appreciate Your Work History Dream up your perfect job Know - and get paid - what you're worth Networking Focuses on Giving Resumes for people who aren't looking for a job They're All in School - What's Next? ASSESSMENTS Authorized DISC Administrator | ||||
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