2009 IT hiring guide

Don't believe everything you hear about the economy. There is still plenty of work out there for IT professionals. Businesses see that IT is a ticket to improving efficiencies and achieving cost savings. Companies still need IT professionals who can help them keep their bottom lines balanced. They need employees who know how to use IT to the company's advantage.

An article in CIOupdate.com underlines the fact that unemployment in IT remains relatively low compared to other occupations. At the same time, there are fewer college graduates with technology-related degrees.

Here are several job areas where you might fit in with your IT credentials:

• Web developers to focus on Web 2.0 and deal with social media.
• Developer/programmer analysts. The most sought-after expertise includes NET, SharePoint, Java and PHP.
• Help-desk and desktop support professionals especially businesses migrating from older systems and upgrading desktop systems.

Above all, keep your skills sharp and learn other technologies to make you invaluable at any point along the job chain.

For more on what it takes to get an IT job:
- check out this CIOupdate.com article

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