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Where Will the IT Jobs Be in 2010?
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The U.S. government is now projecting that the computer and mathematical occupations will add 785,700 new jobs by 2018. Moreover, these IT-related jobs will grow more than twice as fast as the average for all occupations. Against this backdrop, Dave Willmer, executive director of Robert Half Technology, reviews the types of IT skills that will be in highest demand in 2010. Qualities in demand include strong communication and leadership skills, as well as a proven ability to collaborate with other departments. IT professionals who can showcase multiple skill sets will fare even better, as companies continue to place a premium on IT professionals who can wear many hats and take on new responsibilities as priorities change.
In 2009, IT professionals with experience and skills in networking and security were in demand, and this should remain the case throughout 2010. Developers and support personnel will also prove valuable to employers in the coming year. According to CIOs, it's most challenging to find IT professionals with networking skills, such as cloud computing, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Software as a Service (SaaS). They are also looking for IT professionals who can protect them from internal and external breaches, as well as developers who can maximize the effectiveness of key applications. Developers who can write and improve the applications that help a company obtain new customers or allow employees to interact more effectively are in demand. Those with strong Web functionality and social media skills are particularly valued.
As companies begin to put new technologies into practice, systems engineers will be needed to develop and maintain technical infrastructure, as well as hardware and software components, for various IT projects. Organizations are looking to save money through better database management, and some will be seeking developers who can create and maintain cost-efficient databases.
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