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Tech Hiring Up Almost 50 Percent Since 2009, Dice Says (533 hits)

InfoWorld (10/14/10) Jon Brodkin

A recent Dice report found that the number of full-time U.S. technology jobs has increased 46 percent since last year, while contractors' hourly rates are rising. The total number of tech jobs rose from 51,439 to 70,798 in the last 12 months, with more than 4,000 additional jobs expected to be added by the end of the year, according to Dice. "In tech, both full-time and contract hiring have been in lock-step with recruitment activity in both up about 50 percent since the lows of mid-2009," says Dice's Tom Silver. Silicon Valley companies posted their highest job count in two years, according to Dice, while the number of open tech positions in the Seattle region has doubled in the past year. Dice is "hearing anecdotal reports that contractors' hourly rates have begun creeping up across the board, a response to the age-old IT challenge: the skills shortage," Silver says. Java developers, database administrators, virtualization specialists, and project managers are among the most in demand information technology positions.

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Posted By: Adam Fate
Saturday, October 16th 2010 at 10:32AM
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Interesting Adam:

I think you and I are aware of this load of crap... Who are they hiring and where are they from? In my estimation and experience - they are contracted from OUTSIDE OF THE COUNTRY! Many of the projects that I've worked on have had contractors whose work I was responsible to correct! These same opportunities are contracted for at limited time(s). When they are thru with you...out you go until they need you again - is that growth?

One week to two, maybe six months of work is not growth...yeah the numbers show employment increase but the job is temporary at best. When the software or hardware hits a glitch...then they want to seek help. Phoowee! Many IT Pros say to hell with you and your short term offers. All that they want is a fix it quick thing as opposed to permanent full-time employment for the American IT Professional(s).

Many employers depend on their SAP applications to run their businesses. Many times they believe that they don't need an IT Staff because the computer can run itself...when one gets sick they seek a doctor, yes? Same scenario...they don't need you until their computers get sick or they call down to the helpdesk and find that the responder is another computer operator and not a programmer. Now they have to rely on IT Administrators and Engineers with vast C Language skills.

The need is to have a staff of computer software Programmers who are capable of trouble-shooting and diagnostic abilities...not fly-by-night fix it quick personnel. The PC will get sick again.... Trust me!

Tech Hiring Up Almost 50 Percent Since 2009 - Baloney!

Peace and Love,

Greg.
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Saturday, October 16th 2010 at 11:24AM
Gregory V. Boulware, Esq.

I agree with you Greg. I'm thinking in terms of self employment again, sick of the corporate BS.
Saturday, October 16th 2010 at 11:35AM
Adam Fate

Greg, have you tried out Ubuntu yet?
Saturday, October 16th 2010 at 11:38AM
Adam Fate

Sunday, October 17th 2010 at 10:27PM
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Yo Adam:

Thanks, I knew that you knew what my statement meant... That report is a crock of sh.. It's another attempt at deception to boost their images.

I don't think that I'd turn down offers to assist those who could use a bit of assistance. I offer powerpoint presentations...help out with web pages and such...to a few folk(s) as of late. The companies can kiss...well you know what I mean.

Nah...I'm not doing much employment searching lately. Retirement has provided a new direction. I'm free to research and create inspiration for those who take the time to view my offerings.

I've been tired of the work-game... Albeit, I stay informed and always seeking information while keeping up with the changes and trends.

Someone else asked me the same question, Adam...while making the suggestion that I visit.

I will take look - my curiosity has been aroused. :-)

Thanks Bro.,

Peace and Love,

Greg.
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Sunday, October 17th 2010 at 10:30PM
Gregory V. Boulware, Esq.

Greg,

I just opened an account at Launchpad: https://launchpad.net/

Been meaning to do this for a while. Lots of things to learn, but Open Source is the way to go and it will be nice to be programming again. Making a contribution to the community is bound to be more fun than working in corporate.

Monday, October 18th 2010 at 1:56AM
Adam Fate

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Thanks Adam:

Yeah...the fun is and can be still there

I'll take a look. :-)

Peace and Love,

Greg.
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Tuesday, October 19th 2010 at 2:54PM
Gregory V. Boulware, Esq.

"I" am still computer brain dead. lol (smile)

but, keep up the good work as our youth needs it...(smile)
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