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IT & TECHNOLOGY
CURRENT TRENDS
A SKILLS SHORTAGE TOP DRIVERS OF ATTRACTION
The skills shortage that has plagued the 1
IT sector for years looks set to continue. Salary / Compensation
The emergence of new technologies, such
as cyber security and cloud computing, 2
is increasing the need for rapid skills Work-Life Balance
development.
3 Development Opportunities
Moreover, those in the industry are
increasingly needing a greater variety of
skills, ones that go beyond their technical
training, including social media & public
speaking skills. STAFF RETENTION
Employees in this industry are more
motivated by salary than any other sector,
SKILLS IN DEMAND according to SEEK. That said, work-life
There are a number of skills that employers balance is a close second, with the ability
are looking for in this space, particularly to work from home or remote work options
soft skills such as communication, problem considered to be a “must have” or “delight”.
solving, relationship building, digital
collaboration, adaptability, and resilience. Career development & workplace culture
come in 3rd and 4th place for candidates
This suggests that while hard technical in this sector. Development opportunities
skills are core to IT job roles, there is a need is strongly linked to an organisation’s
for employees to have a range of well- investment in modern & up-coming
developed soft skills too. technologies, with strong onboarding and
training programs in place.
TOP OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND
1 Sales Representatives GENDER SPLIT
2 Management & Organisation analysts
20% 74%
3 Loss Adjusters/Risk Surveyors
4 Information Officers
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