Don't sign away your future: Noncompetes done right
April 23, 2009You do have rights when presented with a noncompete agreement. Just know what you're signing, and know what your employer is really trying to protect.
A sampling of states' noncompete rules
April 23, 2009California essentially bans noncompete agreements, but Texas can ask workers to sign them if employees are given confidential or proprietary information and/or specialized training.
Leveraging soft skills in a competitive IT job market
April 21, 2009In a tough economy, soft skills are more important than ever. Columnist Dave Willmer offers some advice on enhancing your communication skills.
The interview that'll bag a job
April 21, 2009In today's job market, getting an interview is a feat, and many unemployed candidates blow it by appearing desperate or bitter. Here are ways to stand out for the right reasons.
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Oracle expected to axe jobs -- perhaps 10,000 -- after Sun deal
April 21, 2009More layoffs are expected at Sun Microsystems after Oracle's planned acquisition of the company, with one financial analyst predicting that as many as 10,000 people could lose their jobs.
Career Watch: Q2 employment outlook
April 20, 2009Robert Half Technology's hiring survey for the second quarter shows a glimmer of good news.
Career Watch: Bridging the generation gap
April 13, 2009Companies will let valuable knowledge go untapped if they can't get the baby boomers and Generation Y to communicate and collaborate.
6 ways to ruin your resume
April 13, 2009Avoid these all-too-common mistakes, and you'll boost your chance of landing that tech job.
H-1B demand follows the economy -- down
April 13, 2009With the economy tanking, the initial number of H-1B visa applications filed for the next federal fiscal year was down even more sharply than expected from last year's level.
Microsoft's data center chief to leave company
April 9, 2009Michael Manos, the general manager of Microsoft's Data Center Services division, is leaving the company to work for wholesale data center provider Digital Realty Trust.