18-02-2016, 04:29 PM
Abstract
Irrespective of size, industry, or location, companies and institutions are experiencing difficulty with recruiting and retaining qualified information technology professionals. To cope with the problem, companies and organizations are utilizing a variety of methods to gain access to prospective candidates. The Web has become one of the popular methods for recruiting talented individuals who are skilled in the area of computing and information technology. This study examines the use of Web technology by selected Fortune 500 companies to recruit computing and information technology professionals. Specifically, this research project identifies the type of employment information and methodologies that are included in the web sites of Fortune 500 companies. The results of this study should be of interest to personnel managers, Web-site developers, systems analysts, placement agency managers, consultants,
legislators, immigration attorneys, and individuals responsible for generating governmental labor reports. Graduates seeking jobs, individuals looking for advancement, career counselors, computing and information technology faculty members, and researchers involved with Web-based recruiting and effectiveness will also find this study useful.
INTRODUCTION
In the United States, 65 percent of all workers use some type of technology in their jobs (Educational Record 1995). Information technology professionals, in particular, have to ensure that computer information systems work well for people. However, the computer and the information technology industries are sectors that are continually changing. This is one of the primary reasons for the increasing demand for highly skilled computing professionals that can meet business needs. In order to be competitive in this industry, one has to be kept well informed of new innovations because the computer information systems must be designed, developed, implemented, supported and managed with cutting edge skills.