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Baltimore Employers Begin Inching Forward with Backlog of Projects
Overall, recruiters give mixed reports about Baltimore's IT job market. Some say it remains sluggish, while others see their clients starting to put in more job orders.
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Posted at 09:00AM Oct 23, 2009 in Local Markets | Comments[0]
Employers Look to Contractors in San Diego
San Diego's IT job market is having its share of good and bad news. The number of resident Fortune 500 companies is down, but the number of new tech companies starting up there is on the rise.
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Posted at 09:00AM Oct 23, 2009 in Local Markets | Comments[6]
Some Optimism Creeps into Los Angeles
Los Angeles recruiters say companies are adding contractors - and even some full-time staff. Job seekers, too, say they're getting more calls, indicating 2010 may not be so glum.
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Posted at 10:53AM Sep 23, 2009 in Local Markets | Comments[2]
Philadelphia Companies Keep Looking to Contractors
The situation for IT workers in the City of Brotherly Love mirrors what their colleagues are facing in other regions across the country. The demand for full-time workers has continued to stagnate as companies look to cut costs by hiring more contract workers for projects that have to get done.
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Posted at 10:43AM Sep 23, 2009 in Local Markets | Comments[4]
St Louis Sees Demand for .NET Developers, IT infrastructure Specialists
Recruiters are seeing signs that demand for technology professionals in St. Louis is on the uptick, particularly for contract workers specializing in .NET application development and infrastructure technology.
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Posted at 09:05AM Aug 21, 2009 in Local Markets | Comments[3]
In Boston, Layoffs Continue - But at a Slower Rate
New England's unusually wet summer didn't quench tech layoffs in the
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Posted at 09:00AM Aug 21, 2009 in Local Markets | Comments[2]
Can Tech Help Mitigate Detroit's Employment Meltdown?
With an unemployment rate far surpassing the national average, the Motor City looks for job growth anywhere but the automotive industry.
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Posted at 11:50AM Jul 23, 2009 in Local Markets | Comments[2]
Chicago Job Numbers Down, But Employers Still Seek 'Passive' Candidates
Many companies have cut back on IT projects, resulting in a drop in new job openings for once in-demand skill sets, like those of business analysts, project managers and quality assurance testers.
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Posted at 11:45AM Jul 23, 2009 in Local Markets | Comments[3]
Silicon Valley Lay Offs Slow As Companies Restart Projects
While Silicon Valley's IT job market took a dramatic hit early this year, some signs of stabilization are appearing. Among them are anecdotal reports from recruiters who are hearing from clients that some IT projects previously put on hold are beginning to move forward again.
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Posted at 10:53AM Jun 26, 2009 in Local Markets | Comments[6]
Recruiters See Hints - Hints, Mind You - Of Movement in New York
As the city's economy continues to struggle, some recruiters are luring IT talent from New York to other metro areas. Still, a number see hints of hiring beginning to appear - at least for contract positions.
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Posted at 10:33AM Jun 26, 2009 in Local Markets | Comments[3]
Minneapolis Relies on a Service-Based Economy to See It Through
At a time when news about the economy and employment seems relentlessly bad nationwide, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have a couple of things going for them.
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Posted at 10:41AM May 15, 2009 in Local Markets | Comments[1]
Demand for Project Managers Down in Phoenix; Application and Web Development Expertise Needed
With financial firms streamlining their business focus or being acquired by others, there's less work to go around for the city's numerous IT professionals.
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Posted at 10:41AM May 15, 2009 in Local Markets | Comments[1]
Houston Sees Spike in Demand for IT Contractors
Recruiters report a reduction in permanent employment requests, with companies preferring to hire contractors to cover work needing to be done.
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Posted at 10:40AM May 15, 2009 in Local Markets | Comments[1]
Economic Downturn Hits Seattle's Tech Sector
Despite layoffs, Seattle's weathering the economic storm better than other regions. "It's definitely not strong (but) it has picked up in the last three or four weeks," says on recruiter. "Companies are selectively growing. They still need expertise."
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Posted at 01:00AM Apr 08, 2009 in Local Markets | Comments[1]
.NET Developers, Specialized Engineers Needed in Denver
Being home to a diverse set of businesses hasn't insulated the Mile High City from today's recession. The city's R&D community tends to be one of the first to feel pressure from an economic shift. As a result, many companies have cutback on new IT initiatives. Who's getting hired? Contractors.
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Posted at 01:00AM Apr 08, 2009 in Local Markets | Comments[0]