Today's business environment requires CIOs to have a diversified portfolio of talent with a much broader set of skills. Technology professionals are increasingly emerging from the back-office in direct support of business goals, and while technical skills continue to be important, a wide range of soft skills will be an advantage. In this webcast, Trish Gray of the O'Reilly School of Technology will be conducting a live interview with Dr. Jonathan Reichental, who will be discussing the changing nature of the technology job market. He will provide practical guidance for those entering the technology job market for the first time as well as for experienced professionals who are between jobs or considering a move. Bring your questions. Dr. Reichental will answer them before, during, and after the webcast. He can be reached via Twitter: @reichental.

1. Skills to succeed in a complex technology job marketDr. Jonathan Reichental - CIO, O’Reilly MediaJuly 15, 2011

2. What we’ll cover today The macro environment IT job market outlook Hot and emerging skills Tips for new and experienced job seekers Discussion

3. The macro environment Globalization Technology Innovation Economics Jobless recovery

4. IT job market outlook U.S. 9.2% unemployment. IT: 4.5% Market confidence = hiring World is increasingly technology-driven New skills in demand IT will continue to be an attractive career

5. Hot and emerging skills Data literacy Coordination Business analysis Project management Software engineers Cloud talent Architecture Security

6. Tips for new & experienced jobseekers Credentials matter Keep current Demonstrate a passion for technology Focus on value Add business skills to your technical chops Non-typical job options

7. Discussion Let’s keep the conversation going… Twitter @reichental