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Recruiting challenges spur higher salaries, better perks

15 job titles getting big salary boosts in 2015 | How to get the most out of your IT talent

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Recruiting challenges spur higher salaries, better perks
Skilled job seekers are in an enviable position in the simmering tech industry, as hiring managers compete for talent, boost job offers, and improve on-the-job perks to keep existing employees from looking elsewhere. 'It's really the technologists' choice right now. They can be very picky,' says Jack Cullen, president of IT staffing and recruiting firm Modis. Read More


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15 job titles getting big salary boosts in 2015
The average starting salary for new IT hires is expected to climb 5.7% in 2015, according to Robert Half Technology. Here are 15 positions with the biggest raise potential. Read More

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