In the current job market, most IT professionals have little trouble finding a new position, either full time or contract. For many, changing positions means a significant salary increase and a positive change in their standard of living. IT related industries are some of the fastest growing fields today. Aren’t you glad you’re on board?

• Capacity Planners
• Linux
• Unix
• AIX
• Oracle DBAs 
• Java
• HP-UX
• Smartphone Developers
• Cyber Security
• Security Administrator
• Business Analyst
• Project Management
• Network Management
• Infrastructure Architecture

IT leaders with hiring authority are looking for IT professionals with project management, security and architecture skills as well as strong interpersonal abilities (see our article “Building Interpersonal Skills in the Workplace”). Unix systems administrator positions will have the most openings for the number of people available to fill them.

Beyond these, companies are also seeking IT employees with broad portfolio experience and expertise that they can draw from, as well as a knowledge of the underlying business. Job candidates able to offer that combo will always be a hot commodity.