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Everyone wants to advance their career. But that can sometimes be difficult. These resources can help. Find out what salaries look like these days, what skills employers are looking for and educational opportunities available.
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iSeries salaries make modest gains

(17 Sep 2002)

Salaries for iSeries pros may be up, but the increases won't have anyone hootin' and hollerin' come review time. Then again, in this economy, a small raise is better than nothing, and it sure beats being out of work.

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>> Recovery slow for iSeries job market (Search400) 25 Mar 2002
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>> iSeries users speak out on salaries, skills (Search400) 19 Jun 2002
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