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Microsoft could possibly limit users to using only one internet browser on tablet devices running its upcoming Windows 8 operating system. Mozilla, who created the FireFox browser, has said in a blog post that the company will restrict tablets that are running ARM processors to using only the Internet Explorer browser.

Mozilla assert that Microsoft will be able to enforce this restriction through the security and power specifications of the ARM chips and only Microsoft can manage this by themselves. Tablet devices running Windows 8 will give its users the option of using Windows Classic or the Metro interface and the restriction of one browser only will apply to the Classic version.

The Metro interface has been designed so it will support other browsers beside Internet Explorer but Mozilla are not happy with Microsoft for limiting the Classic environment to use IE only. Microsoft have been previously in hot waters over their browser dominance in its operating system and in 2010, the European Commission forced the company into offering users alternative browsers.

If Microsoft are to ahead with its plan to restrict Windows 8 tablet users running the Classic version to using one browser only then it could see browsers such as Firefox and Google Chrome objecting to their browser exclusivity.

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The IT Industry is a fast-paced and competitive environment. To get ahead means landing a job with a cutting-edge company and to achieve that, you need a CV which sells you and your skills in the best possible manner.

When providing personal details, include the basics such as your name, address, contact details, email and the URL to your website/blog if you have one.

Place your key skills in a prominent position and bullet point them so that they can be easily read and it is easy to see what you are capable of. Exaggeration is not a good idea, you will get caught out.

List your work experience starting with the most recent first and only go into detail about relevant roles.

Briefly list your qualifications in order of the most relevant using both academic and professional ones. Keep your personal interests short but be sure to include any that you have as they will provide insight as to your suitability for the company.

There is only a limited amount of space on your IT CV in which to sell yourself, your skills, experience and activities – both professional and outside of work.

Be sure to find the balance between skills and experience. List your skills but try to put them into the context of each role you have worked in and the manner in which you achieved them.

You must showcase specific skills such as programming languages so that potential employers will know what level you are at and whether you are eligible for certain roles.

You should tailor your IT CV for each role you apply for. The appropriate skills should be placed in the most prominent position and the relevant experience should be highlighted.

You will understand that certain skills sets are only applicable for corresponding roles. Don’t write a new CV each time; just move your information around your template so that it applies to the current role.

Presentation and Layout

The look of the CV is everything. To start with, your IT CV needs to stand out from the crowd and stick in the mind of the reader. There is a variety of different templates which can be downloaded to get you started.

However, the best CVs are always the most original in design yet informative and easy to read and use in practice.

Just remember: an exciting and innovative CV still needs to have the right information contained within it to be useful. Whether it is presented as a timeline, a pictograph, info-graphic or anything else, you still need to include the basics: your skills, experience, a little something about yourself and some contact details.

Address your application to the correct person

Research your contacts at the companies you apply for, this can be done from the company website or through social media sites such as LinkedIn.  Is your contact in IT, HR or general management? Word your CV accordingly.

The IT Manager will know and understand the terms you use giving you the chance to demonstrate your technical prowess. Alternatively, if your CV is to go straight to a non-technical HR manager, you should go for less technical language and mention your achievements in terms of the overall advantages they have brought to the company.

Once you have your IT CV looking the best you can make it, all that is left to do is apply for the role and ace the interview. Good Luck!

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The use of computer technology is now at its highest peak thus far, and there is no doubt as to whether it will continue to grow. Therefore it is extremely important that professionals in the work place are able to use computers properly, as they are now being relied upon more and more to hold and transfer information across various professions.

In this context, computer literacy is does not connote the ability to teach yourself new skills at an expert level. It instead refers to being able to understand and operate numerous applications available on computers for certain tasks.

The issue is less of a concern for the professionals of tomorrow, as recent studies have shown that 82% of 16-18 year olds log on to the internet – and more specifically Facebook – everyday without fail.  However in the workplace of today there is a worrying rate of professionals who are not capable, nor have sought to use the internet in order to aid their work.

Most professions have indeed incorporated computers into their profession, which has no doubt assisted their work. However the numbers of professionals who are still computer illiterate gives reason for concern, particularly in the medical profession.

If you are a professional who has a duty of care to other professionals, it is becoming increasingly essential to ensure that your workforce is computer literate, given your profession of course. If they are not, you should definitely consider hiring a PC consultant agency in order to train your staff.

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UPS, which is one of the world’s largest parcel delivery firms, has announced that it has appointed a new head of their human resources function.

John McDevitt will take over the position, putting him in charge of 400,000 employees across the world, in addition to his current position overseeing Labour Relations. McDevitt has been with the company for 35 years and will succeed Allen Hill, who is to retire after 36 years with the company.

McDevitt is notable within the company for having overseen the development of UPS Worldport, which became the largest expansion project in UPS history.

Scott Davis, Chairman and CEO of UPS, commented “John McDevitt has made significant contributions to bringing together our multimodal transportation network and I am confident his leadership and experience will bring similar success in further unifying our Labour Relations and Human Resources efforts.

“There are many synergies within our global Labour Relations and Human Resources processes and this change provides greater coordination for the application of our people policies.”

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The Hay Group, which is a global management consultancy that specialises in human resources, has announced that they have introduced a series of online products that are intended for HR professionals. Specifically the products will be intended to help HR personnel manage their processes.

The new products will allow for the professionals to organise their payrolls, employee assessments and recruitment programs.

Philip Spriet, a global director at Hay Group, commented “Post-recession, organisations are looking for a consistent, quality approach to their baseline HR procedures that is both scalable and cost-effective.

“With this in mind, Hay Group has developed a suite of HR solutions. These tools are not a ‘nice-to-have’. They are essential to today’s increasingly professional management of human resources.”

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