December 2008 Entries
Interesting Article - 9 hottest IT skills for 2009

Hello all!

I read an interesting article today from Computerworld (you'll find that I read Computerworld A LOT) that listed the 9 hottest technology skillsets for 2009, based on one of their surveys.  The list is as follows:

1. Programming/application development

2. Help desk/technical support

3. Project management

4. Networking

5. Business intelligence

6. Security

7. Web 2.0

8. Data center

9. Telecommunications

 

The article is more in-depth so you'll have to check it out (link included in proper citation, below) but I agree with most of it. Programming, especially .net technologies (SAP is hot but rare) are still very hot right now as is tech support and networking. We are always looking for talented individuals in these categories (if you know anyone with positions to fill or anyone looking for work, please feel free to send 'em my way)! Also, increasing their presence here in Phoenix are Data Centers, and with our lack of natural disasters, why not? Hence, NOC techs, mgrs, etc., are becoming very in demand.

 

Even though the economy is a bit challenging, hang in there.. I.T. is still moving and shaking!

 

Hoffman, Thomas. "The 9 Hottest Skills for ‘09." Computerworld. 30 December 2008. <http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/4154091/340561211/159885/0/>.

 

 
posted @ Tuesday, December 30, 2008 2:13 PM | Feedback (1)  
Introduction

Hello everyone!

Although I'm not new to blogging, I am new to this site so I thought I'd take a minute and introduce myself.

Who am I?
I am not a developer or coder, although I have coded. I'm not a web guru, although I have built web sites. I'm not a network administrator, although I have been in the past. Who am I? A freakin' cool IT staffing professional. Now before you *roll eyes*, sigh and say, "oh great another head hunter".. please give me a minute to change the stigma that goes with my profession ...

My dad is a C++ application developer who still codes all day, every day. Although he had some challenges helping me with my VB homework in college (*appreciative nod*, thanks for tryin' Dad), he is extremely talented and thanks to his constant ramblings about all things high tech, he is who I have to thank for my passion in the industry (and science fiction) and addiction to all things nerdy. Although coding was fun, I fell into network administration by accident as I worked my way through college in small firms and I just worked my way up from there.

About three years ago, I walked into a large IT staffing firm looking for work. After about a month of constant phone calls trying to convince me, I accepted their offer to come and work for them. I figured why not? What did I have to lose? And at least I could give it a shot to see if I could. I never expected to love it. And I've been doing it ever since.

Now, why am I cool?
First, I have a background in IT.  I get it. I know what you do,  I appreciate what you do and I respect you for doing it. And I love it. 'nuff said.

Secondly.. circling back to the part where my dad got me involved in everything nerdy... well, he wasn't the only one. I have a very close personal friend to thank for my gaming addiction. In addition to Wii, I play a couple of different MMO’s at the moment; I've found that I can only financially support about 2 at a time.   I have my house wirelessly networked with my desktop, laptop, Tivo, Wii and plasma TV and I'm the only one living there! I even convinced my dad to let me log in on his home network so I can game while over there for dinner. Sad but true.

And lastly, I'm funny. Well, most of the time….

So, why am I here?
To meet new people!! My best clients and candidates are sometimes ones I met through a friend. In my current position, I'm client facing 100% of the time so generally, I'm looking to help any companies with staffing ranging from projects to full-time positions (in the Phoenix area). If you are looking for work, I can help you there too! My partners here are exceptional recruiters!

So please feel free to contact me anytime, for any reason. I don't mind questions! I'll occasionally post interesting articles about hiring trends, how to get more response for your resume and what's shakin’ in the economy.

I'm on Twitter (twinklebug13), LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/3/765/a69), etc..  Seek and ye shall find.
That’s enough for now.
Peace out.

posted @ Tuesday, December 23, 2008 2:51 PM | Feedback (0)