If there is one thing you can be certain about in today’s economy, it is that nothing is for certain. Unemployment is reaching record levels and firms are having a hard time hanging on to anyone, so it may seem like career suicide to enter the job market right now as an IT professional. The truth is that there are jobs out there in several IT sectors, with some even expanding, but the competition is sure to be fierce.

Research firm Foote Partners recently revealed the results of their study on the IT job market and results showed that while the overall IT job market shrunk for the first time in five years, there are growth industries adding jobs, such as database, security and architectural. The only real downer here is that more and more people who have worked and specialized in areas that are declining are all rushing to get in on the few industries that are in high demand. There is a cure suggested, however.

If there is one industry that is set to grow at an alarming rate over the next few years it is green jobs, and with green jobs come IT positions. It can be a little difficult anticipating just where you and your skill set will fit in, but now is the time to go back and get the certifications you need to hop on these jobs the moment they surface.

The study goes on to say that it appears most companies are taking a far more measured approach when it comes to holding onto staff during this recession compared to previous ones. That means that once things pick up, there may not be as many empty positions to fill as there have been in the past, which means the need to properly position yourself is more important than ever.

Even the luckiest professional can benefit from some positioning help. When you work with TechLink, you put yourself in the best position possible for a successful career. TechLink has the ability to connect you with the career you have always wanted. Contact us to learn more today.