IT Talent Gap Grows with Tech Roles Second Hardest to Fill Globally
– 40% of employers report difficulties filling roles overall — the most severe talent shortage since the recession
– IT roles jump 7 places in the global ranking, marking strong increase in demand
IT has jumped seven places in the global ranking since last year, the greatest change of any sector measured, pointing to strong demand for tech skills across the global economy. Demand is strongest in
The talent shortage is driven, in part, by changes to skills requirements with employers increasingly needing more specialized skillsets. Nearly one in five report that applicants do not have the relevant experience required, while another one in five employers list lack of technical skills as the root of the problem.
“These findings mirror what we are seeing in our own business: there is a growing market for IT skills across a wide range of industries,” said
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Of the 42,300 employers surveyed, the hardest jobs to fill remain
Global Top 10 Roles Employers Are Having Difficulty Filling
- Skilled Trades
- IT Staff
- Sales Representatives
- Engineers
- Technicians
- Drivers
- Accounting & Finance Staff
- Management / Executive (Management/Corporate)
- Production Operators/Machine Operators
- Secretaries, PAs, Receptionists, Administrative Assistants & Office Support Staff
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