IT Compensation Trends in 2008 - Presented by Lara Dodo (Vice-President) - Robert Half Technology

What can organizations expect when hiring IT professionals? What are realistic ranges for starting compensation? What job titles saw the highest increases over last year? What skills do the most highly sought after IT professionals possess? What’s causing the shortage of skilled IT professionals? This presentation offers answers to these questions.

Creating a Six-Figure Income in IT - Presented by Ronald Vereggen

Are you nervous about off-shoring? Has your job been outsourced? Are you ready to take control of your career? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this interactive and dynamic workshop is for you. When you attend this workshop you will learn:
  - How will the IT profession evolve over the next 10 to 20 years
  - Which of the following career paths are right for you – Full-time, Contract, Entrepreneur
  - What skills employers are looking for today
  - What does it take to go on your own as a contractor or start your own business
  - How to develop your personal carrier plan
  - and the most important ... the steps to earning a six-figure income as an IT professional

Linux Certification a Key to Job Success - Presented by Glenn McKnight, MA – Linux Professional Institute

7 Step Strategy for Career Success - Presented by Max Harron (President) - Society of Internet Professionals (SIP)

In striving for career success, take a holistic approach at your personal traits and current strategy when your well crafted resume and your appropriate qualifications are not helping you in finding right job. You need to go beyond the job requirements because employers are looking for a person who is a good fit for that company.

As a Newcomer to Canada (or new to a career transition) you might ask yourself what strategies you can use to attain career success? I just celebrated the significant milestone of 25 years in Canada, and in this time, have been on both sides of the fence, as a jobseeker and employer. Based on my extensive career including my early career days in the UK, I have devised a seven-step strategy for career success that you can apply to job searching and to all aspects of your career.

New Career Opportunities with Open Source VoIP/Telecom Servers (Asterisk)

Presented Reza – Mosaddeque Reza, Founder of Digital Canada Communications Inc.

The audience will benefit from an understanding of the basic concepts of emerging VOIP technologies and the capabilities with a realistic view of current market trends and the players.

An introduction to Asterisk the most popular Open Source VoIP server, rapidly gaining recognition and acceptance as an advanced office telephone system & call centre capable solution, will also be covered. In conclusion Reza will suggest ways on how you can open up new career opportunities in this rapidly expanding IT sector.