The IT Specialist
Get clued in as we explain who does what in IT.
Application support provides a dynamic career track with many opportunities.
Business architect is becoming a popular IT role, crucial in smoothing an organisation's transition from IT to business technology.
Starting your own technology venture or joining a tech start-up is a real career option. Before you join a tech start-up, or even give up the day job and start your own, check whether you've got what it takes.
Facebook is making every activity we conduct through its social portal more tightly integrated with our personal histories and narratives. That means opportunities for social marketers – and for app developers and data analysts.
Governance and risk management are attractive career avenues for thorough IT security professionals with a knack for detail and detection.
With public and private cloud evangelists’ alternate views of cloud computing still to be realised, the reality lies somewhere in the middle – the hybrid cloud.
The fortunes of the business analyst are on the rise: they are the IT staff most in demand for permanent and contract roles, according to a survey compiled by The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) for KPMG.
Moving from a techie role into a management position entails propulsion out of the comfort zone for the average IT professional. Our experts offer their advice on making the transition as smooth as possible.
With fewer university places available for this summer’s school leavers, apprenticeship is looking like an attractive option. We spoke to Vanessa Gough from IBM.
You've decided that a career in IT is for you. But how do you tell which role matches your particular skills? Use our guide to see which roles suit you best.
Recent evidence suggest that the IT sector is set to grow at a faster rate than any other part of the economy. It's a huge opportunity for jobseekers. Our guide looks at the IT recruitment field is headed.
Developing and testing apps for mobile devices is vastly more complicated than for PCs. Part 2 of the mobile special checks the must-have skills and know-how.
Agile is the favourite developer tool at the moment and having it on your CV is a sure-fire way to get you to the interview.
The Cabinet Office’s decision to endorse Agile methods means that nifty developers are growing in popularity in every sector. Get the low-down on agile development and how to acquire the skills. What is the philosophy behind Agile?
Jobs windfall for the winners of cyber security challenge.
A report by Xantus reveals that 97% of CIOs are using compliance to introduce innovation in the City – but are hindered by a shortage of IT innovators. David Upton, associate director of Xantus, outlined the roles in demand, the skills needed, and the new route to innovator.
A number of recent surveys suggest that the mobile app development has a big future. Here's part one of our analysis.
IT support is one of the toughest jobs out there because it’s all about dealing with in-house customers. Read our handy tips to find out how to handle awkward customers.
What are your skills and experience worth? Use our interactive tools to find out.
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