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Getting an IT Job in 2015

Published on 05 February 15
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In 2015, the IT Job Market is predicted to be just as fluid and prosperous as it was in 2014. For advice on how to improve your job prospects in a particular area of IT, read below for some helpful information and tips.

The Expanding IT Job Market

The good news is that if you’re particular set of skills and experience are ideal for the IT industry, or you already work in this sector and want to progress, the fast and fluid projection for 2015 will stand you in good stead.

2014 was a great year for job seekers in IT; with many IT companies expanding their technological infrastructures in line with the demands of the modern world. This means that companies are on the look out for new additions to their teams - a trend that looks set to continue into 2015 - creating new job opportunities and space for career advancement at a rate that is five times greater than the rest of the job market.

The greater activity in the IT job market is affecting all levels of employment, from newcomers to those in the boardroom. If you are looking to work in IT then now is a great chance to get your foot in the door. The market is screaming out for people who can demonstrate their skills for newly-created job roles and extra places on teams.

Taking Advantage of the Growing Job Market

For those currently employed in the IT sector, the chance to increase your salary is high. Those with the right skills have great leverage at the moment for demanding greater pay due to attention from other employers and the greater emphasis on keeping hold of valued employees in a growing market.

As the job market is fluid at the moment, new job vacancies are popping up all the time for applicants. For this reason, companies will be inundated with CVs, so it pays to keep it simple and to the point on your own CV. Research a position you are interested in and focus on the skills and experience that makes you the ideal candidate.

Unique Skills Pay the Bills

Of course, setting yourself apart from the pack is always the aim as a job applicant. Currently, having a unique set of skills is especially important because of the shortage of specialist skills in technology. Demonstrating the right attributes on your CV does not only set you apart from the crowd but gain the attention of competing companies. This provides plenty of opportunity for a rising salary and progress in a certain field.

How Can I Improve My Chances of Getting a Job in IT?

As far as improving your chances of getting a job in IT, getting noticed and demonstrating the appropriate skills are, first and foremost, the things to concentrate on. In addition, knowing the company you are applying for will help a great deal in interviews as it will show you are not only interested in a certain job, but also the overall organisation you want to be working for.

For greater exposure to potential employers, using LinkedIn and social media platforms will help a great deal. LinkedIn, in particular, is a business platform where you can easily showcase your skills, qualifications and experience on an often-visited site by employers in the IT industry.

Social media can act as a gateway to your personality, as well as how you interact with friends and what you do in your spare time. Polishing up you social media accounts and removing anything that might harm your chances with employers are certainly things to think about in this modern, internet-oriented age.

The Areas of IT in Demand

Knowing which areas of IT are in demand can guide you in the right direction towards the ideal job. For 2015, there are upward trends for job roles at many levels of employment in IT.

With upgrades in IT infrastructure on many companies’ agendas for 2015, there are both full-time and contract positions becoming available in important areas. These include mobile application development, security and information risk, and business intelligence.

In the boardroom, new positions are needed, as greater numbers of staff require more decision-makers.

For analysts, the increasing volumes of information and data handled by companies in the IT sector are improving the demand for these types of positions. Technical and functional analysts are, therefore, more sought after, increasing wages and the number of positions on offer.

Last but not least, security is a hot topic at the moment due to the increasing flow of data between people and organisations. Therefore, positions in the field of security are becoming more important and in demand.

Salaries

Before applying for a particular job in IT, knowing the potential salary a certain job can offer will allow you to be more discernible when deciding between job offers.

As an example, the salary of a Chief Information Officers is set to increase by as much as 4% this year, ranging from -£124,750 to -£239,750.

A Successful Job Application Combines Many Factors

In summary, knowing the markets you are going into can help a great deal when assessing your skills and where the job prospects lie. Combine this knowledge with a sound CV that gets straight to the point and stands out, and you will be well on your way to succeeding in IT.

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