CIOs Focused on Filling Key IT Positions
Ramping Up
14% of CIOs plan to boost the overall number of employees in IT this year, while only 1% plan to reduce staffing.
Available Slots
76% plan to only fill open IT roles with new employees, and just 8% have put IT hiring plans on hold.
A Tough Talent Search
61% say it’s challenging to find skilled IT pros.
Most Difficult Positions to Fill With IT Talent
Applications development: 17%, Networking: 17%, Security: 12%
Most In-Demand IT Skills
Network administration: 57%, Database management: 52%, Desktop support: 52%
Upward Trajectory
89% are confident about their company’s growth prospects for the rest of the year, which is about the same as it was six months ago.
Spending Forecast
71% say they are confident that their firm will invest in IT projects sometime this year, compared to 69% six months ago.
Shopping List
44% expect to make purchases in hardware upgrades, and 21% anticipate more investment in software upgrades.
What to Look for in IT Hires (Beyond Tech Skills): A Collaborative MindsetWhile coding, troubleshooting, Web development and so on aren’t team sports, IT pros have to be able to communicate and work with coworkers from all departments.
What to Look for in IT Hires (Beyond Tech Skills): An Insatiable Appetite to Enrich Knowledge Base
Because tech and business are constantly evolving, IT pros should convey a passion for newly acquired knowledge about trends, best practices, new opportunities, etc.
What to Look for in IT Hires (Beyond Tech Skills): An Enterprise View
Tech employees have look beyond merely doing their job. They need to understand where their roles fit in with organizational strategies—and how they can expand their contributions accordingly.