Earlier in the year CV-Library reported the great news that IT jobs were on the rise. Here, we provide the most recent statistics regarding the IT job market and take a closer look into what this means for both graduate and experienced industry professionals looking for work.
At the time of going to press, there are nearly 10,000 IT jobs live on CV-Library’s job board. Sounds good, right?
When you compare this with the wider job market, it becomes apparent that IT is one of the most popular sectors for London-based job hunters at the moment. Ranking behind administration, construction, education, finance, sales and retail, the industry represented 5.7% of job applications made in June. This boils down to an impressive 45% increase on activity from this time last year.
The overriding message as summer takes hold is that the IT job market is on the up, both in terms of jobs available and professionals looking to secure a new role within the industry.
So, what does this mean for graduates?
Summer is the time when hordes of fresh-faced and wide-eyed graduates look to break into the commercial world. It can be an exciting but also daunting experience for graduates with degrees in related disciplines, due to the sheer level of competition. Of course, the next generation of IT buffs have to start somewhere so we have compiled our top tips for making yourself stand out from the crowd:
1.) Sell yourself to the best of your ability – ensure your CV, cover letter and online profiles are up to date and as complete as possible.
2.) Visit graduate fairs and careers events tailored to your industry. These can be highly valuable for making industry contacts.
3.) Take an online course to supplement your formal education – CV-Library have some great training courses here.
And how does this impact experienced professionals?
For the experienced IT professional, news that our economy is in recovery mode could not be more welcome. Following on from the widely publicised redundancies and liquidations which plagued the recession, the economy is now a more stable entity. Professionals who may have been holding on to their jobs for fear of losing out can now take those first brave steps towards career or job changes.
If you’re looking to move into a different area of IT or are hoping to apply to roles with more responsibility, CV-Library can provide world class Project Management and IT training courses to suit any need.
Of course, once you’re up and running and ready to look for something new, check out job boards like CV-Library to search for your perfect role.
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