This year is ramping up to be a banner year for IT professionals as hiring is on the upswing with more focus on skills and certifications than ever before. With many companies increasing their budgets to take on more IT professionals for their technology needs, all signs point to a hiring increase this year as well as increased spending in IT departments. These employment trends are on the minds of most companies and will affect how IT professionals move forward in their career for 2017.
Increase In Contractors And Freelancers
Like many professions, IT will be opening up more jobs positions in the freelance arena. IT professionals will be relied upon to be contractors to companies that are looking for specific skill sets. With the demand for IT professionals on the rise, contractor positions will be hard to fill and those with a unique skill set will prosper in this space, moving from full-time work to contractor/freelance positions in the future.
Focus On Security Skills
Demand for IT professionals with security know-how will increase as well, as companies continue to look for ways to maintain and keep their confidential information safe. With companies being affected by data breaches on the regular, having cybersecurity skills can really put an IT professional at the top of the list of candidates for a company that is hiring.
Increase In IT Budgets
While pay for IT professionals is still stagnant, budgets for IT departmental spending is increasing as businesses look for ways to become more technology advanced. It will take the work of a dedicated IT professional to help steer the ship on the procurement of new technology solutions for a company in data integration as well as to ensure the right measures are taken for information security plans.
Narrowing Gender Gap
As women in IT look for positions, they will find that the pay will match their skill set and not be determined by their gender. The gap for gender payment is narrowing in the IT field as more women enter the profession and prove they are as skilled as the men competing for the same position.
Upfront Position Expectations
Many job seekers feel disappointment upon learning all the details about a position after they have already exerted the energy to interview. IT professionals have called for a more upfront process to job seeking, requiring employers to provide details on pay, responsibilities, and benefits prior to application. Hiring companies are complying with this request and being more transparent in their expectations for an IT position, making IT professionals more willing to apply.
Importance Of Certifications
IT professionals that hold certifications will surge ahead in the job market as more employers require these skills for employment. These specialized skill sets will garner the attention of companies looking to add dedicated IT professionals to their staff. IT focus in human resources and security will gain the respect of employers that are seeking to fill roles in these departments.
Demand For Cloud Skills
Demand for IT professionals with cloud-based skills continues to grow as more companies add cloud-based technologies to their businesses. Individuals that are cloud certified and have experience working these systems will provide businesses the skill level they are seeking in the IT field.
This year will be a boon for the hiring of IT professionals as companies look to lock down their technology through security enhancements and advancements in the digital space. Trust your business’ IT consulting and recruiting to Resolute Technologies. Specializing in IT, it can help your business gain the talent you need to thrive in the digital world.