From statesman, November 18, 2008...
Austin-based Freescale Semiconductor Inc. has informed the Texas Workforce Commission that it plans to cut 138 jobs in Travis and Williamson counties.
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Friday, November 21, 2008
Technology resume gaffes to avoid
From Computerworld, November 11, 2008...
As understaffed HR gatekeepers struggle to handle the overflow of resumes from interested candidates, I wouldn't be surprised if most resumes get 10 to 15 seconds of attention, or even less. Antiquated resume-writing strategies will not work in current market conditions -- period.
As a career coach and professional resume writer, I review resumes written by thousands of professionals. Of the common (but devastating) resume gaffes, technology professionals are prone to make one or more of the following mistakes:
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As understaffed HR gatekeepers struggle to handle the overflow of resumes from interested candidates, I wouldn't be surprised if most resumes get 10 to 15 seconds of attention, or even less. Antiquated resume-writing strategies will not work in current market conditions -- period.
As a career coach and professional resume writer, I review resumes written by thousands of professionals. Of the common (but devastating) resume gaffes, technology professionals are prone to make one or more of the following mistakes:
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The hottest IT skills survive a cool economy
From Computerworld, November 10, 2008...
The vast majority of individuals who enter the high-tech workforce come to their jobs with a natural curiosity and interest in the latest gadget, device or technology. This curiosity typically doesn't go away -- it only increases as the IT professional gains more experience.
In Computerworld's 2008 Salary Survey, 84% of the individuals queried said that they're either "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with their decision to pursue a career in IT. A big part of IT worker satisfaction comes from the opportunity to work with the latest and greatest innovations the industry has to offer. Those employees also gain satisfaction from being able to broaden and deepen the skills they use to stay current with the fast-changing world of IT.
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The vast majority of individuals who enter the high-tech workforce come to their jobs with a natural curiosity and interest in the latest gadget, device or technology. This curiosity typically doesn't go away -- it only increases as the IT professional gains more experience.
In Computerworld's 2008 Salary Survey, 84% of the individuals queried said that they're either "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with their decision to pursue a career in IT. A big part of IT worker satisfaction comes from the opportunity to work with the latest and greatest innovations the industry has to offer. Those employees also gain satisfaction from being able to broaden and deepen the skills they use to stay current with the fast-changing world of IT.
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Friday, November 14, 2008
Austin Tech Happy Hour Dec 4th
From Austin Startup, November 14, 2008...
The next Austin Tech Happy Hour will be on December 4th from 6pm - 8pm at Molotov, where we will have wall-to-wall 4×4 solid wireless courtesy of MyTurfWireless. If you’ve never been to one, you’re missing out on some great networking with some tremendous people in the Austin technology community. There are entrepreneurs, CEO’s, angel investors, venture capital folks, developers, marketers, and everything in between.
You must register for this event in order to attend. The email went out earlier to people on the mailing list, and they grabbed the first 20 free tickets very quickly. If you’re not on the mailing list, go to the happy hour home page and add your email address to the list (no, we don’t sell the list to anybody).
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The next Austin Tech Happy Hour will be on December 4th from 6pm - 8pm at Molotov, where we will have wall-to-wall 4×4 solid wireless courtesy of MyTurfWireless. If you’ve never been to one, you’re missing out on some great networking with some tremendous people in the Austin technology community. There are entrepreneurs, CEO’s, angel investors, venture capital folks, developers, marketers, and everything in between.
You must register for this event in order to attend. The email went out earlier to people on the mailing list, and they grabbed the first 20 free tickets very quickly. If you’re not on the mailing list, go to the happy hour home page and add your email address to the list (no, we don’t sell the list to anybody).
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Sun to cut up to 6,000 jobs; Only 3 in Austin
From Austin Business Journal, November 14, 2008...
Sun Microsystems Inc. plans to cut up to 18 percent of its work force, or up to 6,000 jobs, in a company restructuring as it deals with declining demand.
Sun Microsystems has two offices in Austin. The company has notified the Texas Workforce Commission that three employees in Austin will be cut and another 20 in Dallas and Houston.
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Sun Microsystems Inc. plans to cut up to 18 percent of its work force, or up to 6,000 jobs, in a company restructuring as it deals with declining demand.
Sun Microsystems has two offices in Austin. The company has notified the Texas Workforce Commission that three employees in Austin will be cut and another 20 in Dallas and Houston.
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CIOs Forecast Flat Spending Growth, but No Declines
From eWeek Channel Insider, November 13, 2008...
CIOs are forecasting lower spending for 2009 but not dramatically lower. That's news that should cause both vendors and IT solution providers to breathe a sigh of relief and then look at how to pump up their marketing and sales to answer sales objections to ensure they get their piece of the smaller 2009 IT budget pie. While IT organizations increased cost-cutting in the third quarter of this year, going into 2009 most are not expecting to make big cuts in either IT operational spending or staffing levels, according to a survey of 159 North American IT organizations, conducted by Computer Economics, an IT research and advisory firm in Irvine, Calif.
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CIOs are forecasting lower spending for 2009 but not dramatically lower. That's news that should cause both vendors and IT solution providers to breathe a sigh of relief and then look at how to pump up their marketing and sales to answer sales objections to ensure they get their piece of the smaller 2009 IT budget pie. While IT organizations increased cost-cutting in the third quarter of this year, going into 2009 most are not expecting to make big cuts in either IT operational spending or staffing levels, according to a survey of 159 North American IT organizations, conducted by Computer Economics, an IT research and advisory firm in Irvine, Calif.
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Thursday, November 6, 2008
Survey: U.S. tech wages fall in third quarter
From Computerworld, November 6, 2008...
Wages for U.S. tech jobs fell significantly in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, the IT staffing company Yoh Services said Thursday.
Early in the third quarter, average wages actually went up by almost 2% compared to 2007, but ended up dropping 6% below 2007 levels as the quarter ended, Yoh said.
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Wages for U.S. tech jobs fell significantly in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, the IT staffing company Yoh Services said Thursday.
Early in the third quarter, average wages actually went up by almost 2% compared to 2007, but ended up dropping 6% below 2007 levels as the quarter ended, Yoh said.
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Dell asks workers to take unpaid leave in latest cost-saving effort
From Austin Business Journal, November 4, 2008...
A memo to all employees at Dell Inc. outlining the company’s latest effort to cut costs asks workers to consider taking up to five days of unpaid time off to help prevent more layoffs.
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A memo to all employees at Dell Inc. outlining the company’s latest effort to cut costs asks workers to consider taking up to five days of unpaid time off to help prevent more layoffs.
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Freescale plans to cut 10% of jobs
From Austin Business Journal, October 31, 2008...
Freescale Semiconductor Inc. plans to cut at least 2,400 jobs from its global work force just as it moves forward with the elimination of its cell phone chip unit and tries to cope with the down economy.
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Freescale Semiconductor Inc. plans to cut at least 2,400 jobs from its global work force just as it moves forward with the elimination of its cell phone chip unit and tries to cope with the down economy.
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AMD cutting local staff by 154
From Austin Business Journal, November 5, 2008...
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. confirmed on Wednesday that it is eliminating about 500 jobs companywide, including 154 here in Austin.
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Advanced Micro Devices Inc. confirmed on Wednesday that it is eliminating about 500 jobs companywide, including 154 here in Austin.
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