Data Center Jobs in Demand: IT Security
[March 5, 2010] When it comes to data center jobs, IT security is the place to be. Salaries are on the rise as demand for security pros grows.

10 Things Not to Do When Interviewing for Your IT Dream Job
[February 26, 2010] Have a pair of flip-flops you think matches perfectly with your interview suit? Thinking of asking the interviewer to join you for a drink after? Think these things haven't been done? In all three cases, you'd be mistaken.

Companies Slow to Hire IT Staff
[February 19, 2010] When it comes to hiring for an IT job, diverse skill sets are in demand, as are the usual suspects.

More Slacking Off in Data Center Jobs
[February 12, 2010] IT employees are increasingly opting not to go the extra mile and are instead calling it quits after fulfilling the basic duties of their data center jobs.

IT Salaries Inch Upward
[February 5, 2010] A new survey finds companies offering modest wage increase to retain key staff. Is this a sign of more good things to come?

3 Areas Where It's Critical to Think Like a CFO
[January 29, 2010] The secret to getting your project approved is to evaluate it the way the CFO will.

2010 Salaries Revealed
[November 30, 2009] Results of Datamation's annual survey are in. Find out what you can command on the open market.

4 Tips for Leading Employees Through a Turnaround
[November 13, 2009] How you manage your team during the economic recovery is critical. Here are some cost-free ways to keep staff members motivated and committed.

The Mainframe's Youthful Injection
[October 30, 2009] The death of the mainframe is a perennial conversation topic for IT pundits. Not only is it still alive and kicking, but young developers are being sought to extend its lifetime.

Leadership Means Taking the Lead
[October 23, 2009] Being a leader requires more than simply sitting behind a desk reading reports.

4 Trends Every IT Hiring Manager Needs to Know
[September 25, 2009] The market is not as one sided as you might think -- employees still have some say in their destinies.

The Secret to a Successful IT Job Hunt
[July 31, 2009] Career & Staffing: By following a few simple best practices, it is possible to land that IT dream job.

Developers vs. Corporate: Why Can't We All just Along?
[July 24, 2009] Career & Staffing: At the intersection of budget and software development, quality sometimes takes an unfortunate turn. It doesn't have to be that way.

Cloud to Transform Data Center Roles
[June 25, 2009] In the future, the job of the system administrator may be to monitor software and services, leaving the hardware for others to worry about.

Succession Planning: Key to Retaining Talent
[June 5, 2009] Career & Staffing: Letting people know they're being groomed for advancement can reinforce their value to your firm and boost loyalty.

IT Salary Levels, A Five-Year View
[May 19, 2009] Career& Staffing: IT salary levels have fluctuated considerably since 2004. Lucrative opportunities remain for qualified professionals.

Six Steps to Securing an IT Interview
[April 9, 2009] Career & Staffing: Having trouble landing an interview for your dream job -- or any job for that matter? Check out these tips and strategies for scouring the job market, targeting openings and preparing your resume.

4 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Staff
[April 3, 2009] Career & Staffing: Here are four ideas to motivate your staff members to continue putting forth their best efforts.

IT Consulting: 'Coping Mechanism' Or Career Path?
[March 20, 2009] Career & Staffing: The overall jobs picture is bleak, but for unemployed IT pros willing to consider consulting, opportunities (and paychecks) may abound.

Top IT Job Sites, Beyond the Big 3
[February 27, 2009] Career and Staffing: The best IT job sites are helpful, but to get the most out of an online job search you need to look beyond CareerBuilder, Monster and Yahoo. Here are more than 25 sites worthy of investigation.

4 Steps Toward Recovering From a Tech Job Loss
[February 20, 2009] Career and Staffing: Moving forward is a matter of considering your options and taking a series of tangible steps.

Are You Preserving Your Most Valuable Data Center Asset?
[February 4, 2009] Cover Your Assets: Penny-pinching without a good plan is just being cheap and won't result in getting the best ROI out of your most valuable assets -- inside the data center or out.

Flying Solo, A How-to Guide for Turning Job Loss Into Opportunity
[January 29, 2009] Career and Staffing: Laid-off? There may be no better time than the present to develop that product you've been daydreaming about or launch that consulting firm. Here are some tips to get you started.

Go Beyond the Technical Interview Acid Test
[January 15, 2009] The key to acing -- not just surviving -- the technical interview isn't so much what you know but how you convey it.

11 Staffing and Salary Predictions for 2009
[January 13, 2009] Janco Associates has released its January 2009 IT Salary Survey, and the picture it paints is far from pretty. Layoffs, company closures, cost cutting and returning retirees dampen IT salaries and jobs.

Recession-Proof Your IT Gig
[December 11, 2008] Career and Staffing: Sometimes ensuring employment (or finding a new job) is as straight-forward as broadening your skill set -- think adding Linux to your Unix arsenal. Other times, it pays to look at growth areas outside the box, like sales.

2009 IT Salary Guide
[November 24, 2008] The 2009 IT Salary Guide is here. See how your salary measures up against industry averages for many tech positions in the United States, broken down by specialty and region.

More Bang for Your Buck, Tips for Recession-Savvy IT Hiring
[November 20, 2008] Career and Staffing: Good news for those with unfilled headcount -- it's an employer's market out there. Learn how to make the most of it.

3 Job Hunting Makeovers That Won't Cost a Dime
[November 6, 2008] Career and Staffing: Job search coming up short? It may be time for an employability makeover.

Surviving the Technical Interview
[January 18, 2008] SWatch Reader Favorite! It seems there is no quicker way to strike terror in the heart of an IT professional (or aspiring IT pro) than to speak those ominous words: 'First, you'll need to pass a technical interview.'