Dave Willmer

Conditions remain challenging for IT professionals seeking work, but several signs suggest that hiring may heat up soon. According to the latest , 82 percent of CIOs polled are confident about their firms’ prospects for growth in the third quarter of 2010. For the third straight quarter, they’re also expecting staff size to rise at […]

The most important question in any interview with a prospective employer isn’t the most difficult to answer. In fact, it only requires a simple yes or no response. But countless job candidates still reply incorrectly. The all-important query? “Do you have any questions for me?” When the hiring manager gets to this question, don’t just […]

Some IT staff are worth far more to the company than others. Learn to identify and retain your top talent. As the economy gains momentum, employees will have greater job opportunities, increasing the risk of turnover. These factors make retention a growing concern for technology leaders. In fact, 43 percent of CIOs surveyed by our […]

Anyone who looked for a new position in 2009 faced some pretty stiff competition. Although the situation isn’t expected to improve dramatically for job seekers in 2010, some early signs point to slightly better prospects. A net 3 percent of CIOs surveyed for the most recent Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Index and Skills Report […]

At 10 percent unemployment, the job market remains a major topic of conversation around the country. Yet there are some emerging employment trends that may not have gained much attention but are valuable for executives to understand. Robert Half International and CareerBuilder recently issued the 2009 Employment Dynamics and Growth Expectations (EDGE) Report, which provides […]

Looking for work is rarely a task that IT professionals relish, especially in this economy, but it can be made easier with the help of a specialized staffing firm. These organizations often have extensive networks in the business community and can help open doors to consulting projects or full-time jobs that you might not otherwise […]

All CIOs depend on having skilled personnel to meet their departments’ objectives. However, when managers are focused on cutting costs and meeting service level requirements with fewer resources, retention can move to the back burner. After all, it’s easy to think that employees feel fortunate just to have jobs in this economy. If you’re not […]

Today’s job market is more challenging than any that most IT professionals have ever faced. One consequence is that strategies to locate employment that may have proved successful in previous economic cycles may not be as effective today. Here are some tips to help you land a high-tech job in the current recession: Throw out […]

You’ve been on the job hunt for several months and have submitted dozens of resumes. You feel you have the skills and qualifications employers seek, but so far the phone isn’t ringing. Despite your efforts, employers aren’t calling you in for an interview. What can you do to remedy the situation? Consider the following six […]

Layoffs. Needless to say, they’re more common today than just a few months ago, and many IT professionals have had to face this unfortunate reality. When you lose your job, determining your next step can be difficult, especially given the current recession. The good news? There are some steps you can take to quickly recover […]