Lucas Group, a company in professional recruiting, reports a promising hiring outlook for technology professionals. Lucas Groupís fiscal year 2006 first quarter sales for its technology practice were up 350 percent over fiscal year 2005 first quarter. The search firmís increased sales and placements in the technology sector are evidence of the continuing demand for qualified talent in the industry.
ìTo remain competitive, companies continuously update and enhance technologies,î said Tim Sobon, senior partner and technology search consultant for Lucas Group. ìTechnological advances ensure more career opportunities, especially for professionals with specialty skills.î
Search consultants report companies have increased hiring needs for IT auditors due to Sarbanes-Oxley, as well as IT security, IT sales and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) candidates. Conversely, candidates will find employment opportunities have significantly increased in the financial services, healthcare and consulting fields.
ìFrom a hiring perspective, all areas of technology remain strong,î Sobon said. ìThe current trends in hiring are driven by different factors. Compliance drives the need for IT auditors, a stronger focus on identity management creates the demand for IT security professionals, and the ongoing evaluation and upgrading of technologies contributes to the strong growth of IT sales. Additionally, C-level technology positions have recently been prevalent in healthcare, online retail and emerging wireless technology areas.î
The technology market is evolving more each year. With evolution of the industry comes evolution of careers within the industry. Technology professionals with specific technical skills, certifications, full life cycle implementation experience and methodology experience will be well-positioned to remain strong, competitive candidates.
Lucas Group Reports Technology Industry Hiring Continues to Rise
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