IT Workers Confident About Job Prospects
Holding Steady
The overall IT worker confidence index is 60, which is the same as it was last quarter.
Economic Strength
44% of IT pros believe the economy is getting stronger, up from 34% last quarter.
State of Security
66% say it isn’t likely they’ll lose their job within the next 12 months, down from 71% last quarter.
Open Market
35% feel that more jobs are available now than in the recent past, which is the same as last quarter.
Moving On
35% say it’s likely they’ll look for a new job in the next year, compared to 31% last quarter.
Adjusted Expectations
46% say they’re confident in their ability to find a new job, compared to 52% last quarter.
Sinking Approval Rating
58% are confident in the future of their current employer, down from 69% last quarter.
Job Hoppers
51% of IT workers under age 35 expect to look for a job within the next year, as opposed to 27% of those age 35 to 44.
He Said/She Said Part I
49% of male IT workers are confident in their ability to find a new job, as opposed to just 35% of female tech employees who feel this way.
He Said/She Said Part II
62% of male IT workers are confident in the future of their current employer, compared to only 42% of female tech pros who feel this way.
