Networking World: April 2011 Work Update: Salary Guide, Recruitment Trends & Skills Shortages

Welcome to issue 87 of the Global Roundup. This week is a special employment update for April. You'll find the latest global salary guide, recruitment trends for 2011, and a report on the current worldwide skills shortages. To discuss the current IT employment market, join the Global Roundup group on LinkedIn.

Salary Update: 2011 Global Income Survey

When considering your career, the remuneration package is an important consideration, especially in today's unsteady job market. The latest salary survey from Robert Walters details starting salaries for top industries, broken down by country and region. Read now for details of the average salaries in IT, accounting and finance, sales and marketing, HR, legal, secretarial, and more sectors in your region and across the world.

Latest Trends: Employment Recovery Report

Although the global economy is recovering well from the recent economic crisis, the jobs market has been slow to follow. The Global Employment Trends Report 2011 reveals the projected areas of growth for the next year in employment. Read the full report here to discover the latest recruitment trends by industry and region, and gain insight on where the market stands compared to last year.

Today's Market: Skills and Shortages Guide

While many areas of the employment market remain stagnant or at a slow pace of growth, some parts are crying out for people with specific skills to fulfill the needs of the industry. This World Economic Forum report on global talent risk reveals where the skills shortages lie and how to fill in the talent gap. Click here to read about the skills shortages by industry and region.