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IT Hiring Expected in 2nd Quarter of 2012; Tips for College Grads Who Want IT Jobs

William Frierson AvatarWilliam Frierson
April 30, 2012


IT job seekers should expect to see more jobs created in the second quarter of 2012.  That is good news for college graduates in this career field.  Here is more information on IT hiring in the near term, as well as what college graduates can do to improve their chances of getting a job in the sector.

Technology executives expect continued information technology (IT) hiring in the second quarter of 2012, albeit at a slower pace than three months ago, according to the just-released Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Index and Skills Report. In the latest quarterly survey, 8 percent of chief information officers (CIOs) interviewed said they plan to expand their IT departments, and 5 percent expect cutbacks, for a net 3 percent projected increase in hiring activity. Most CIOs plan to maintain their current staff levels: 85 percent of those surveyed plan no change in hiring, up 15 points from the first quarter.

In the same survey, 87 percent of technology executives were somewhat or very optimistic about their companies’ growth prospects in the next three months, and 77 percent felt confident in their firms’ second-quarter investment in IT projects.

Also, according to the survey:

  • Networking and IT security professionals are in greatest demand, followed closely by help desk/technical support professionals, according to survey respondents.
  • Sixty-five percent of CIOs said it’s challenging to find skilled professionals today.

“Although hiring in the second quarter isn’t expected to be as robust as it was at the beginning of the year, the trend remains positive. Those in hot specialties, such as networking and IT security, will continue to be in strong demand,” said John Reed, executive director of Robert Half Technology. “Mobile media is an especially important area of growth right now.”

If you’re a college graduate searching for a job in IT, consider the following tips for your job search:

1.    Do your research

2.    Assess your experience

3.    Cultivate your digital brand

4.    Create targeted job application materials

5.    Be flexible and enthusiastic

 

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