After another year of steady decline, 2015 is set to come to a close with IT industry unemployment rates hovering near record lows. For some roles, such as network and security engineers, these rates are down to around one percent. It is no wonder then, that a recent survey found 81 percent of IT leaders say they have difficulty finding IT talent.
To keep your IT department well-staffed in the midst of this talent shortage, its crucial you stay ahead of hiring trends so that you can find the specialists you need to keep your organization innovating. Here are five IT job skills that will be in high demand in 2016:
- UI/UX designers: Companies with skilled UI/UX designers will hold a clear competitive edge in 2016, as intuitive, beautiful design has emerged as a key to making products stand out from the noise of an oversaturated Web.
- Full stack web developers: Behind this smart design, software must be powerful and polished enough to engage users with busy schedules. Full stack developers with experience with Python, Java, JavaScript and PHP will be in high demand for their ability to build secure and stable software.
- Cybersecurity: According to the 2015 Global Cybersecurity Status report published by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), 86 percent of surveyed business professionals believe there is a shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals. That should come as no surprise, considering there are more than 300,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the U.S, a number expected to reach one million by 2020.
- Mobile engineers: With mobile surpassing desktop computers as the most used digital platform this year, competition for the top app developers will be fierce in 2016. Plus mobile engineers' skills can also come in handy on a variety of different development projects, making them an especially valuable hire.
- IT project managers: As IT spending increases, companies will require skilled project managers to not only keep initiatives running within the budget, but to make sure projects meet businesses' needs and strategic goals.
Working with a retained executive search firm can help your organization stay ahead of hiring trends so that you're never left settling for anything less than top-tier talent.
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