While the job market is picking up, many companies remain selective.

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Businesses are showing increased optimism in their hiring plans.

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Technology professionals with the most desirable skill sets are beginning to receive multiple offers. Individuals who may have been dissatisfied in their positions in recent years also are starting to pursue other opportunities, making employee retention a growing concern for companies.

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Companies are making new investments in technology and initiating IT projects to support business growth, ... As a result, managers are expanding their workforces once again, adding IT personnel gradually to meet individual staffing needs.

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The technical community has to realize that they need to be able to communicate on all levels. We think the entire world knows what Java is, but there are people out there who still think that's coffee.

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Companies in the Pacific region who may have experienced deep cuts during the technology downturn are beginning to expand and require additional IT staff to support this growth. Web and applications developers, database administrators, networking professionals and software engineers are in particularly strong demand.

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While the job market is picking up, many companies remain selective when hiring IT professionals. Executives seek individuals with a deep understanding of the issues, challenges and tools specific to their industries, and who can contribute immediately to the company's success.

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