Qualified IT Pros Have an Edge in the Job Market
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During the recent recession, many technology professionals sought numerous job interviews out of desperation, due to a recent layoff. Today, an improving economy is reversing the situation, and many employed IT workers are landing multiple interviews based on a strong demand for their in-demand skills. Many of these pros are asking for a number of quality-of-life and work-life benefits from their next employer, including competitive compensation, telecommuting options and opportunities to work on exciting projects, according to a recent survey from CultureFit Technology Staffing. Highly qualified candidates are in a good position because many corporate executives admit that they have vacancies they're struggling to fill with qualified prospects. As an added bonus, we're including data from CultureFit about rising median incomes for three particular tech specialties—with software architects coming out on top. More than 300 IT professionals took part in the research. Additional research was compiled and provided by CultureFit based on a previously released Harris poll sponsored by CareerBuilder in which 240 IT hiring companies took part.
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On the Market
More than two out of five IT professionals are looking for a new position.
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Many Suitors
IT pros who are actively interviewing are doing so with an average of three to four companies at once.
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Short-Staffed
53% of employers surveyed can't find qualified candidates for open IT positions.
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What IT Pros Want
Compensation: 90%, Vacation/personal time off: 81%, Health benefits: 81%, Flexibility to work on- and off-premise: 63%, Chance to work on cutting-edge projects: 52%
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High Standards
60% of hiring managers won't bring on an employee who doesn't meet all their requirements.
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Rising Incomes: Software Architects
The median income for software architects is now $115,000, compared with $94,000 in 2008.
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Rising Incomes: Software Engineers
The median income for software engineers is $94,000, compared with $78,000 in 2008.
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Rising Incomes: Programmers
The median income for programmers is $78,000, compared with $64,000 in 2008.
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