Information Technology Skills Are Still In
Demand...

Even with the recent decline in technology stocks and the
demise of some Internet companies, Information Technology (IT)
remains one of the fastest growing fields today, according to
the US Department of Labor.

Technology trade magazines such as Information Week and
Computerworld have consistently reported (January through March
issues respectively) that the economic downturn will probably
not impede the number of high-tech projects - or the amount of
employees needed to them get them done. However, many companies
have indicated that the slowdown may delay previously planned
hardware and software purchases. Additionally, while some
companies report that they are not currently hiring, most are
suggesting plans to increase outsourcing of many IT functions
such as: applications development, quality assurance testing,
site management and maintenance, Internet security, and tech
support, to contractors providing these services. These
outsourcing businesses will likely hire more professionals to
accommodate this influx of business.

Employers are also concerned that there are not enough
potential employees as demand for IT talent - particularly
those skilled in Internet, e-commerce and networking -
continues to exceed supply. Some analysts are predicting that
labor shortages will continue for the next decade. Also, it is
estimated that by 2008, the US high-tech industry will have
created an additional 5 million jobs, partially reflecting the
Internet's appearance as a mainstream technology (SI Review,
March/April 2001).

As the number of positions goes up, competition for these
skilled workers will intensify. With a major drive to implement
Web-enabled CRM programs and applications tied to data
warehouses and customer tools, many companies are already
seeking candidates with IT experience. These include developers
and programmers with experience in Java, Java Servlets, Java
Beans, Novell NetWare, Lotus Notes, Linux, Cisco, Adobe,
JavaScript, XML, HTML, and DHTML.

With new web-based projects being encouraged by top management
and project deadlines nearing, companies need to hire skilled
workers. IT may be the most important factor for long-term
career success

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