IT Job Search

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IT Job search

The IT employment market has grown significantly during the past decade. Despite counting more than 1.2 million IT specialists, the IT workforce is still not big enough to fill some shortages. If you search IT jobs in the UK, you will find many opportunities, especially in London and the South East which continue to dominate employment in IT with around 40% of IT professionals working in these two regions.

Targeting you job search

The way you manage your IT job search can have a big impact an your IT career. You can either search for an IT job inside the IT industry. 580,000 IT people in the UK, work for a company whose primary function and business is IT; this account for approximately 2% of UK employment. Otherwise you can search jobs outside the IT sector, where almost 590,000 IT professionals work in IT departments or as IT support staff, within organisations.

Tips for Job searches

Do your research: get a broad understanding of the industry, the wide range of jobs in IT, and the relevant skills needed for each. Apply early: check closing dates for sending your application, but be open to the idea of applying to different to different type of companies who may offer excellent training and a good starting point for your career. Build on and promote your IT skills: focus on areas considered to be in demand in the industry and don’t undersell any IT-related knowledge. Consider your other skills: the selection procedure is becoming more rigorous as employers stress the importance of – and demand evidence of – ‘soft skills’ over technical know-how, particularly for client liaison and team-based work, for example, business and commercial awareness, problem-solving and analytical ability, and communication.

IT Job salaries

If you search jobs as an IT trainee, you may be paid around £20,000 per year in a permanent role, and around £120 per day as a contractor. Search IT jobs for more experienced professionals and you will earn from £35,000 per year. A job in IT as a Senior Analyst can pay upwards of £60,000 per year.

Search for IT jobs

Search for jobs in IT all over the UK on The IT Job Board to find the latest career opportunities for qualified and experienced IT professionals.