User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX S1600-9I

[. . . ] To help companies make informed hiring decisions, Robert Half Technology is pleased to provide the Robert Half Technology 2006 Salary Guide for North America. The guide is based on extensive research conducted in our offices, our company's ongoing surveys of chief information officers (CIOs) and the accumulated expertise of our account executives. Our 2006 Salary Guide is one of the many resources we offer to the businesses and professionals we serve. We look forward to assisting you with your project and fulltime staffing needs through our more than 100 locations in North America and Europe. [. . . ] (h) Add 12 percent for Cisco network administration skills, 10 percent for LINUX/UNIX administration skills and 5 percent for Windows 2000/2003/XP administration skills. PAGE 11 ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY 2006 S1600-9IARY GUIDE REGIONAL HIRING TRENDS ­ UNITED STATES The salary ranges provided in the previous pages reflect the national averages for each position. Approximate salary ranges for your market can be calculated using the formula below and variance index numbers for specific cities (see Pages 13-16). To determine the estimated salary range for a position in your area, follow the process outlined below: CALCULATING THE LOCAL S1600-9IARY RANGE Example: web designer in Dallas 1. Locate the position "web designer" on Page 10 and your city's index number. (The index number for Dallas is 105. 0. ) 2. Move the decimal point in the index number two places to the left (1. 050). Multiply the low end of the national salary range ($45, 250) by the index number as a percentage (from step two). Repeat step three using the high end of the salary range ($70, 000). The approximate starting salary range for a web designer in Dallas is $47, 513 to $73, 500. The index figures should be used as a guide in determining actual compensation. A number of factors, including company size, employee benefits, the candidate's skill set and current market conditions, can impact starting salaries. Note: All salary ranges listed above are in Canadian dollars. PAGE 18 ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY 2006 S1600-9IARY GUIDE IT S1600-9IARIES ­ CANADA Job Title SECURITY (f) Data Security Analyst Systems Security Administrator Network Security Administrator SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (g) Product Manager Software Engineer Software Developer 2005 $ 67, 000 - $ 90, 250 $ 61, 500 - $ 88, 250 $ 68, 500 - $ 97, 500 2006 $ 68, 250 - $ 96, 250 $ 63, 750 - $ 91, 250 $ 69, 250 - $102, 500 % Change 4. 6% 3. 5% 3. 5% $ 75, 250 - $103, 750 $ 57, 250 - $ 84, 000 $ 47, 750 - $ 77, 250 $ 77, 500 - $105, 750 $ 58, 750 - $ 87, 000 $ 48, 750 - $ 78, 750 2. 4% 3. 2% 2. 0% TECHNICAL SERVICES, HELP DESK & TECHNICAL SUPPORT (h) Manager $ 68, 000 - $ 84, 750 Desktop Support Analyst $ 51, 250 - $ 65, 250 Systems Administrator $ 43, 500 - $ 66, 250 Help Desk Level 3 $ 47, 750 - $ 61, 500 Help Desk Level 2 $ 36, 250 - $ 47, 250 Help Desk Level 1 $ 29, 500 - $ 38, 250 Instructor/Trainer $ 46, 000 - $ 63, 250 PC Technician $ 46, 500 - $ 57, 250 Business Continuity Analyst $ 51, 250 - $ 85, 000 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 67, 750 51, 750 46, 000 49, 250 36, 500 30, 250 47, 750 46, 000 57, 000 - $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 86, 250 65, 250 66, 750 62, 750 48, 250 38, 750 65, 500 58, 250 87, 250 0. 8% 0. 4% 2. 7% 2. 1% 2. 4% 1. 8% 3. 7% 0. 5% 5. 9% (f) Add 12 percent for Cisco network administration skills, 10 percent for LINUX/UNIX administration skills and 10 percent for Check Point firewall administration skills. (g) Add 5 percent for C++ development skills, 7 percent for Java development skills, 7 percent for XML/Web services development skills, 5 percent for Active Server Page development skills, 5 percent for Visual Basic development skills, 10 percent for DCOM/COM/ActiveX development skills, 10 percent for C# development skills and 10 percent for Visual Basic . NET development skills. (h) Add 12 percent for Cisco network administration skills, 10 percent for LINUX/UNIX administration skills and 5 percent for Windows 2000/2003/XP administration skills. Note: All salary ranges listed above are in Canadian dollars. PAGE 19 ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY 2006 S1600-9IARY GUIDE REGIONAL HIRING TRENDS ­ CANADA CANADIAN EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK Technology executives in Canada ­ chiefly those within the legal services, oil and gas, and business services sectors ­ are increasing IT hiring activity in response to economic growth. As in the United States, companies are experiencing heightened demand for highly skilled candidates. In fact, individuals possessing in-demand specialties ­ particularly those with a combination of well-developed soft skills, strong business fundamentals and technical expertise ­ are receiving multiple offers. Experienced . NET developers, IT auditors and data security analysts are among the most highly sought candidates. IT executives in the Vancouver area ­ particularly those within the energy, oil and gas, and software development industries ­ are seeking project managers, software architects and business intelligence specialists. Ottawa is experiencing IT employment growth within the federal government, healthcare and education sectors. Many CIOs in Toronto and Calgary are adopting the . NET platform as part of broader initiatives to replace outdated technologies. This is fueling demand in these areas for C# and Visual Basic . NET development skills. C A L C U L AT I N G L O C A L S1600-9IARIES The salary ranges listed in this guide are national averages. [. . . ] (NYSE symbol: RHI), the world's leader in specialized staffing services. We are proud to be the exclusive staffing sponsor of Dress for Success, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to low-income women transitioning from unemployment to self-sufficiency. Robert Half Technology has more than 100 offices throughout North America and Europe and offers online recruiting and job search services at www. rht. com. STAFFING OPTIONS CIOs were asked, "When using outside staffing services for IT needs, do you generally prefer on-site supplemental staff working under your supervision or total-project outsourcing?" Their responses: 20% A COMBINATION OF BOTH 66% SUPPLEMENTAL STAFF WORKING UNDER YOUR SUPERVISION 14% TOTAL PROJECT OUTSOURCING Source: Robert Half Technology survey of more than 1, 100 CIOs from companies with more than 100 employees PAGE 23 ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY 2006 S1600-9IARY GUIDE THE LEADING RESOURCE Robert Half Technology has built a reputation as the leading resource for IT employment and management trends and advice. Each year, our firm conducts targeted research and publishes articles, booklets, white papers and other informational tools to assist job seekers in finding meaningful employment and companies in locating the talent they need to remain competitive. Hunting For Dummies, 2nd Edition; and The Fast Forward MBA in Hiring (all published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ). NATIONAL SURVEYS Robert Half Technology conducts regular surveys of executives and professionals throughout North America to provide our clients and candidates with up-to-date information about the employment market. [. . . ]