aman_sharma2k1

http://www.australianit.news.com.au/...-15306,00.html


Enjoy............

aman_sharma2k1

THE number of international technology professionals seeking Australian permanent residency has increased by about 20 per cent.

Meanwhile, while their local counterparts are fighting tooth and nail to hang on to their jobs.

The IT industry has not escaped the retrenchments affecting other sectors, as most companies tighten their belts and lay off staff.

Thousands employed in Australia's technology sector have lost their jobs in the past 12 months. Last week, SAP Australia said it slashed almost 40 local jobs in line with the demands of its parent company.

Other major players including Telstra, Hewlett-Packard and EDS, have also reduced their workforce.

Technology sector organisations warn that any attempt to reduce the number of skilled migrants could be detrimental to the country's future, but pressure is mounting on the Government to tighten its migration program because of the global financial crisis.

Altavista

Atleast there is a real hope for IT professional in these economic crisis and the news of cutting skill migrant visas.

denver09

The economy and job market is worse everywhere. How can Australia be free from it? I think it is not as bad as here in the US. Otherwise, people from highly developed country like US, UK, Canada, and booming economy China, India wouldn't have tried to move to Oz.

dmpp

Why would the OZ goverment ever cut the migrant numbers. We bring in $000's to spend without ever claiming anything back and never overstay our visas because if our money runs out we starve and have no roof over our heads. OZ employers also win because they fresh peopel and skills to choose from every month.

Its a win win for OZ goverment and companies.

dave99

I have noticed the amount of jobs on seek recently has gone from about 8+ pages worth to 1 page...

iamthecreaturefromuranus

I work for an IT company.. workforce of 4,000+ in Oz.... current number of jobs being advertised externally... NILL

Skill shortage my arse.

aman_sharma2k1

We are talking about SKILLED people..may be your employer is not looking for skilled people...huh....

iamthecreaturefromuranus

My employer isn't looking for ANYBODY... and as one of the largest employers of IT staff in Australia and globally for that matter, I think that says more than your article does about a supposed skill shortage.

IvanM

We have just laid off our IT contractors. No skills shortage here and plenty of companies offering us capabilities in Bangalore.

IvanM

What is your experience of a shortage on the ground in Australia? Any particular skills you have noted?

paulry

Thanks for the reality check

iamthecreaturefromuranus

Yeah, its pretty nasty at the moment. New starters have basically been banned. If you need people you employee internally. If you can't, then tough, you go short handed.

Bernieboy

I have short hands can i have a job then

iamthecreaturefromuranus

...only if you are prepared to work 20 hours a day for free.