It's September, the psychological start to a new year. If your IT career spent the summer in the doldrums, maybe it's time to channel your inner student -- open up a fresh notebook, sharpen your proverbial pencil and get serious about launching an A+ job search.

Fortunately, Computerworld has everything you need to kick your IT job search into high gear. Read on for details on in-demand skills and titles, high salaries, best companies and locations, vertical markets that are looking for tech workers, negotiation tips and more. Then firm up your handshake -- your new job could be just around the corner.