The larger problem is that there is still a shortage of truly skilled IT workers. As such, companies will weigh experience heavily when determining who to hire and at what pay rate. With companies going out of business, moving and merging, a new workforce is becoming available. IT specialists with solid Java and Web skills are still in high demand, he said. LaPlante predicts that individuals who possess both technical experience and managerial skills will thrive in the new economy.
People always talk about increasing their skill level for a rainy day.
Well, it's a rainy day now. However, IT employees are looking beyond salary, which will continue to make competition fierce among candidates. I think more and more why people select a place to work is quality of life. For instance, where an employer is located and the infrastructure around them. Additionally, potential candidates are researching employers more, looking at the viability of the firm, the management, its solutions, even its business plan, before making employment decisions.