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Cloud Tech Job Descriptions for 2013

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Cloud tech job descriptions

Cloud Computing

“IT hiring in 2013 will focus on jobs involving cloud computing, mobile technology and business intelligence, said staffing professionals.”

That’s the prediction of Fred O’Connor of InfoWorld for the following 11 months. The IT sector has been a vibrant scene in the recent years, and with cloud technology becoming more and more prevalent, it is but logical to assume that more job openings in the niche will crop up.

While cloud computing has a lot of personal applications – iOS users alone will attest to its convenience – businesses are also quickly adopting its use. For people in the IT sector, it is important to pay attention to developments in cloud computing, especially if you are interested in snatching a related job.

But what exactly are the cloud tech job descriptions? It is a relatively new field, to be sure, and as with new things, there are a lot of details to be laid out.[Read More]

Social Resume Infographic

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Social Resume

Social Resume

Finding a job is not as easy as we would like it to be, what with the huge number of people looking to make a living, and the economy not doing as well as everyone would want it to. The competition is tough, to say the least, and every job seeker – new graduate and experienced alike – has to make sure he has an edge over other job seekers.

And when it comes to finding a job, there usually is no way around it – a resume is needed. But gone are the days when the traditional resume is enough to catch the attention of employers and head hunters. That is not to say that traditional resumes are not being used. They are.

There is, however, the fact that there are more resources which job seekers can utilize to catch the eye of potential employers. Enter the social resume.[Read More]

Employers Prefer Facebook to IQ Tests

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Facebook vs IQ Test


So you think your Facebook is locked down to the point that your employer (current and prospective) will not have access to your life. This issue has long been raised and discussed, with people making sure that “incriminating” photos are not accessible to those who are not supposed to see them. Of course, there will always be loopholes. And it really is not all about photos anymore.

With the way things are going, it seems that employers now prefer Facebook to IQ tests in evaluating employees![Read More]

Do You Smell Something Burning? Tech Jobs That Sizzle!

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In case you didn’t already know, it’s a good time to be in information technology. That’s because, next to the health care industry, tech jobs are booming. The number of job opportunities, and the salaries of those jobs, is expected to rise substantially over the next few years. Here are some interesting facts.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, six out of 30 of the fastest-growing jobs in the United States are computer-related. For the tech industry as a whole, the BLS says that the number of employees is expected to grow more than 60% between 2004 and 2014. Only one other field (home health care services) is growing faster.

And it’s not just job availability, either. Tech industry salaries are also on the rise. IT jobs placed 8th on CNN Money’s list of fastest growing salaries. Here’s a quick rundown of jobs with the hottest demand (and their average salaries).

Network Analysts ($64,600)
On a slightly higher level than their system administrator cousins, network analysts evaluate and plan out networks, researching and recommending the hardware and software required to get the job done.

Software Engineers ($79,780)
It doesn’t take a genius to know that computer programs don’t magically appear out of thin air. Software engineers analyze user needs and develop applications and systems from the ground up.

Systems Administrators ($62,130)
Ever curse at your computer when the internet isn’t working or the network is down? Well, it’s usually a systems administrator that gets to fix that sort of problem. Whether it’s LANs, WANs, intranets, or the internet, systems administrators keep computers talking to each other.

Database Administrators ($64,670)
If you think of a computer program as an office assistant, organizing and processing information in a presentable manner, then a database would be the filing cabinet where all of the raw data is stored. Database administrators design, test, and implement these information storage systems.

Systems Analysts ($69,760)
When it comes to computers, it’s easy to get bogged down in the technical minutiae. Systems analysts look at humans and computers as parts of a larger system, ensuring that they work together effectively.