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Sydney Water seeks new IT services pathfinder
NSW government water supply utility Sydney Water is seeking program and project delivery services for two of its “pathfinder” programs, both of which are in IT.
By Rodney Gedda | 03 August, 2009 08:48
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IT hiring spree in sight as contractors lead the way
While the last three months has seen flat IT employment levels, a rise in contractor hiring across Australia has contributed to very early signs of green shoots of recovery in the sector, according to IT recruitment firm Peoplebank.
By Kathryn Edwards | 22 July, 2009 15:04
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Layoffs are increasing demand for tech freelancers
Demand for contract tech workers, whether they call themselves freelancers or consultants, is increasing, but the trend isn't a green shoot -- a signal of an economic recovery. It may be more an act of desperation by companies struggling to keep up with work in the face of staff cutbacks.
By Patrick Thibodeau | 22 June, 2009 14:11
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IT contractors push for longer term work, says recruiter
IT contractors are pushing for longer term work, even at the expense of pay, according to research.
By Leo King | 16 April, 2009 08:37
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IT job ads, vacancies down in March: Survey
The IT job market fell 15 percent in March, crashing to the level of 2005 and down by 53 per cent on the same time last year, according to the Olivier Job Index.
By Kathryn Edwards | 03 April, 2009 15:48
Features about it contracting
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IT Contracting: How to Get Started on Elance, oDesk
Nathan Wenneker joined Elance, an online freelance marketplace, in August 2008 because he wanted to become a self-employed IT contractor. The web application developer had no interest in a traditional full-time IT job; he wanted control over when he worked, how much he worked and the kind of work he did.
By Meridith Levinson | 16 December, 2009 06:16
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Tech workers: Ready to be a free agent?
In these uncertain times, who isn't worried about job security? There are ominous signs aplenty: tech projects put on the chopping block, layoffs looming, and spotty full-time hiring opportunities on job boards. It's good to have a backup plan in case you're let go, and one plan is to prepare yourself to be a free agent.
By Tom Kaneshige | 23 October, 2008 10:17
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