NetworkWorld - Bank Mergers Fuel Demands for IT Pros
While the economy goes in the tank, there might be at least one bright spot for IT pros: all those bank mergers and acquisitions are creating demand for technology workers who can help post-merger companies smoothly integrate IT operations. That's what IT staffing firm Sapphire Technologies has found. Hundreds of new IT jobs at post-merger financial institutions are available, says Matt Colarusso, Branch Manager for Sapphire's national recruiting.
Boston Business Journal - Smart Companies Pursue Talent
In this article Terry O’Leary, Regional Manager for Sapphire Technologies, notes the importance of seeking out the best talent even during economic downturns. Noting that certain skill sets have unemployment rates less than 2.5%, O’Leary states that this can be the good time to secure the best talent.
Dice.com Local Market Report – Boston
Matt Conley, Branch Manager at Sapphire Technologies' Boston office, provided insight into the state of the region’s IT job market for Dice.com’s Local Market Report. He noted that despite the current economic uncertainty, the right IT candidate with a positive attitude will always find themselves getting an offer.
Dice.com Local Market Report – Los Angeles
Dice.com, the leading career website for technology and engineering professionals, has released its Local Market Report for the Los Angeles area. Providing an overview of the IT job market in the LA region, the report indicates that there still are some industries that are offering opportunities for tech workers. Sapphire Technologies' Branch Manager, Steven Soares, noted that clients in the entertainment industry are continuing to hire and lists the key skills that these companies seem to be looking for.
Wall Street Journal and NewsOK - Retraining Services Could Clear Hurdle for Jobless
Sapphire Technologies' consultant Agapito Soto is featured as an example of how staffing agencies can offer long-term quality job alternatives for those seeking employment.
Dice.com Local Market Reports - Philadelphia and San Diego
Sapphire Technologies' Branch Manager, Rose Jackson, and Regional Manager, Dan Cordero, provided their expert view of the IT job markets in the Philadelphia and San Diego regions. The reports outline the job skills that are still in demand and highlight the industries where the best opportunities can be found.
Dice.com Local Market Reports - Dallas and Raleigh
Sapphire Technologies' Branch Manager, Debra Reed, and Regional Manager, William Howe, provided their expert view of the IT job markets in the Dallas and Raleigh regions. The reports outline the job skills that are still in demand and highlight the industries where the best opportunities can be found.
Monster.com - 2009 IT Hiring and Salary Outlook
Matt Colarusso, Branch Manager of National Recruiting for IT staffing firm Sapphire Technologies, offers insight on IT job prospects for professionals seeking employment opportunities in 2009 in this Monster.com article.
