Microsoft has just put the finishing touches on its Students to Business (S2B) portal, an initiative aimed at pairing U.S. college students working toward IT careers with companies who are looking to fill entry-level IT positions. The S2B portal was developed with the help of Experience Inc., the developer of a popular Web-based college recruiting site, eProNet. view article »

The hiring outlook for IT employees remains positive for the second half of 2008, as 35 percent of IT employers are planning to increase the number of full-time, permanent employees from July through December; the highest among all industries surveyed. The CareerBuilder.com Midyear Employment Forecast was conducted from May 22 through June 13, 2008. view article »

Talent Technology Corporation, provider of award-winning Resume Mirror and HireDesk software, announced its new TechConnect program for HR software technology professionals.

TechConnect is a forum created and moderated by Talent Technology Corporation that brings together people passionate about delivering software products and solutions to the HR and recruiting industry.

 

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Veritude, a staffing services provider, says its survey of IT hiring managers found half plan to add staff in 2010 while 31 percent will keep staffing levels the same. Only 19 percent anticipate cuts. view article »