Welcome to Monster IT

Hello and welcome to Monster's new e-newsletter that concentrates solely on the IT sector. The aim of this newsletter is to give you a clearer insight into the IT profession, what the current issues are, and how it recruits. Even if you're not actively looking for a job, we are sure you will find its contents useful in shaping your career.

This issue we lead with is outsourcing – IT's big issue of the moment, and get some inside tips from a recruiter in our 'View from the Top' feature. We also ask two leading IT professionals about Linux and its status and future in business and finish with a short catch-up on the news and views in IT that you might have missed. Finally, if IT isn't your specialty you can sign up to another Monster Industry newsletter that's more relevant to you.

Outsourcing has grown as the IT industry has expanded, so much so that the UK outsourcing market is now worth £12bn. This article seeks to explain the drivers behind the growth and reveals that cost is not the only factor in its expansion.
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With outsourcing the hot topic of the moment, here we give the inside edge on IT recruitment from a recruiter for a successful outsourcing company. Find out about the hiring process, including what she looks for in candidates, plus what candidates should do to prepare for interviews.
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Today, Linux is used in numerous domains, and has secured a place in web server installation with the popular LAMP application. But does it have a future in corporates on PCs and laptops that traditionally run on Windows? We ask two practising IT professionals if Linux can meet the demands of enterprises they deal with.
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Each issue we chose four stories and features from various sources which you might have missed when they first appeared. Whether you're in between jobs or already working in IT, they'll help keep you informed.
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