IT careers stories
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How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students
Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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gaming
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edutech
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digital entertainment
Esports' integration into curricula is elevating students' career prospects by equipping them with crucial transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, and exposing them to a myriad of job opportunities.
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New CIC Tech Channel Ambassadors targets IT skills gap
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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edutech
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coding
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government
Tech Channel Ambassadors strives to boost the UK IT industry's profile and inclusivity, targeting recruitment of 100,000 diverse individuals.
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IWD 2024: Breaking the glass ceiling – Having a seat at a gender-disbalanced table
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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dei
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iwd
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commscope
Invisible barriers, or 'glass ceilings', still hold back women and minorities in the workplace - facing these biases can push individuals and companies towards a more inclusive future.
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IWD 2024: Why organisations need to make inclusion a long-term goal
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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dei
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iwd
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it careers
The case for long-term inclusion strategies is championed amid persistent gender imbalance in Australia's tech sector, stressing the importance of sustainable efforts in fostering diversity.
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Exclusive: How NetApp's S3 Academy is fostering new talent
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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it training
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partner programmes
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support
NetApp's S3 Academy in Australia and New Zealand is pioneering early-career development in tech with its innovative blend of experience, exposure, and education.
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Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to address IT skill gap in Australia
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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accelerator
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it careers
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ict
Lumify Learn launches Academic Accelerator to bridge Australia's IT skills gap, offering an alternative, flexible, and affordable path to a traditional higher education in ICT, amidst a shortage crisis.
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Five reasons why a career in cybersecurity is worth pursuing
Thu, 25th May 2023
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cybersecurity
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careers
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trustwave
The demand for cybersecurity professionals has increased exponentially, and the trend is expected to continue as the world becomes more digital.
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Australian financial execs prime for growth, but skill shortage an unwelcome barrier - BlackLine report
Thu, 18th Nov 2021
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cfo
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it careers
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blackline
One in three Aussie CFOs believe the finance function can support growth their organisation needs, BlackLine survey shows.
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Role of IT continues to evolve, SolarWinds report captures tech pro sentiments
Thu, 16th Sep 2021
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edutech
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it professionals
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solarwinds
Almost half of tech professionals are proud of what they do and 44% love their work, according to a survey by SolarWinds.
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Fortinet to train one million people globally - helping close the cybersecurity skills gap
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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it training
Fortinet has pledged to train one million people to help close the cybersecurity skills gap following the recent White House summit.
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The four tech jobs offering big opportunity in 2020
Mon, 12th Oct 2020
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martech
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software development
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cso / ciso
Australia's technology sector is thriving despite the recession, offering job seekers lucrative opportunities in four key IT roles.
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Autistic-majority IT services company celebrates Autistic Pride Day
Thu, 18th Jun 2020
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software development
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dei
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it careers
those in technology consultant and IT service professional roles reported higher confidence, autonomy, and wellbeing.
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CompTIA launches IT workforce planning guide
Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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comptia
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it careers
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skills gap
The free resource, called My IT Path, is designed to provide a personalised and interactive experience for anyone learning about careers in the field.
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FEATURE: Tech’s female powerhouses tackle women shortage issue
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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it automation
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it careers
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skillsoft
International Women's Day is here and what better time to tackle the elephant in the room that is the huge gender disparity in the technology sector.
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Where are all the women in tech? Survey finds answer
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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women in technology
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skillsoft
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it careers
Gender equality is something the tech industry has always struggled with despite offering bright career and pay prospects.
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Unisys AU to provide employment support for those that serve their country
Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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it careers
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employment
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unisys
After signing the ‘Soldier On’ pledge, the IT company will be providing exclusive employment opportunities to AU service personnel and their families.
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Internship pathway sees Manaiakalani students enter IT
Mon, 19th Jun 2017
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it careers
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career pathways
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manaiakalani
Manaiakalani students break into IT through Fusion Networks' tailored internship, bridging the experience gap for Kiwi youth.
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Auckland IT jobs paying the most, Wellington a 'mixed bag'
Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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absolute it
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it careers
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candidates
Auckland now the highest paying region for IT professionals in New Zealand, surpassing Wellington, according to Absolute IT's latest Remuneration Report.
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Kiwi IT specialist makes a difference in Africa – opportunities available
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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charity
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not for profit
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it industry
Read the incredible story of a young Kiwi IT specialist helping to heal Africa's poor - and further opportunities that are available.
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Tech boom creates too few jobs – and the point is?
Mon, 17th Oct 2016
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it industry
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it careers
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employment
The outcome is clear: though tech-driven growth has recovered, it seems that growth has been delivered at a lower level of employment.