In hiring for IT, cut to the chase.

As if the competition for top IT talent isn't challenging enough for most enterprises, experts say many companies are creating their own barriers to hiring by failing to fully optimize their search and recruitment efforts. 
Staffing professionals blame a lack of proactive communication and vague job descriptions as a sources of the breakdown and, among other things, they recommend that hiring managers construct concise job listings that prioritize skill sets. 
-Make your resume match the job post!

Financial services to provide IT job opportunities

Financial services to provide IT job opportunities for tech contractors

Tech contractors expect more work in the financial-services market over the next year because of regulatory-related work. "The majority of the demand we're seeing is for contractors with specialist technical skills as many businesses are investing in their reporting systems."

Hiring practices change due to clouds

Move to cloud prompts GSA to rethink hiring practices 
The rise of cloud computing is placing pressure on federal agencies to recruit IT workers with more varied and nuanced skill sets. Megan Schmith of the General Services Administration says this means looking beyond technical skills to find candidates who can manage data but also understand its place in overall department strategy.