System iNetwork

July 25, 2008

Your job is more stable than you think...

In these tough economic times, it can be tempting to jump the tech-job ship and start looking into jobs that will have more stability. Like repo-men or bankruptcy counselor. But hold up, things aren't quite as bad for tech folks as you might think.

Consider these recent articles:

In Computer Jobs Hit Record High, we're encouraged by a report of over 10 percent reported growth in tech-related jobs, explained like so:

"Why would IT employment remain robust as unemployment rises in most other job categories? IT performs a critical role in business productivity, and the efficiencies it brings are crucial for employers looking to trim costs—including payrolls—as fuel and related expenditures soar and the economy and dollar weakens. In addition, companies today cannot operate without functioning IT systems, so certain business technology skills cannot be eliminated if a company wants to remain competitive."

A recent Jobfox report lists the top 20 recession-proof jobs, with software development hitting number two on the scale and networking at number six. Database and project management also made the list.

And lastly, this article on the hottest IT jobs right now reports that tech jobs are employing more than ten percent greater numbers than a year ago, with greater than a 20 percent increase in Network/Computer Systems Administrators.

Not too shabby, folks. Not too shabby at all.

--Erin Bradford, systems management & availability editor

Posted by ebradford at July 25, 2008 11:53 AM