Four Tech Trends Fueling Hiring
Four Tech Trends Fueling Hiring
Recently Released Salary Research Indicates Key Growth Areas
TORONTO, Oct. 27 /CNW/ - Mobile media isn't just making it easier
to get information on the go -- it's also creating demand for
professionals who can help companies beef up their mobile
presence, according to the just-released 2012 Salary Guide from
Robert Half Technology. Other technology trends fueling IT hiring
include:
- Access to increasing amounts of data
- Constantly evolving IT security threats
- Growing online collaboration in business "As the popularity of new devices increase, a greater need for IT
security and the use of collaboration tools in business is developing,"
said Lara Dodo, a Canadian regional vice-president of Robert Half
Technology. "This uptick in demand has resulted in higher starting
salaries for positions in these specialty areas."
Following is a description of the trends fueling hiring and their effect
on starting salary ranges:
- Mobile media -- Continued growth of smartphones and tablets is
heightening the demand for individuals with experience creating and
organising content for the small screen. As a result, starting
salaries for mobile applications developers are expected to rise 8.2
per cent over 2011 levels to a range of $72,500 to $102,750. - Increasing amounts of data -- Thanks to technology, companies can
access more data than ever before. Businesses seek those who can
gather and organise this information and highlight what's relevant to
business goals. Among the positions most in demand are business
intelligence analysts, who will see a 6.8 per cent increase in average
starting salaries to a range of $70,750 to $98,500. - Constantly evolving security threats -- Data security and protection
continue to be a priority for companies, particularly in industries
such as banking and healthcare. Starting salaries for data security
analysts are expected to increase 4.9 per cent to a range of $83,250
to $124,500. - Growing online collaboration -- As firms increase their use of
internal social media to facilitate collaboration and online learning,
there's an increasing need for software developers, especially those
with SharePoint and .NET experience. The base compensation for
software developers is expected to rise 6.2 per cent next year to a
range of $59,750 to $99,750. More information on skills and positions in demand, as well as a
salary calculator that allows users to quickly determine starting salary
ranges for positions in select local markets, is available via the Robert
Half Technology Salary Centre (www.rht.com/salarycentre).
About Robert Half Technology
With more than 100 locations worldwide, Robert Half Technology is a
leading provider of technology professionals for initiatives ranging
from web development and multiplatform systems to network security
and technical support. Robert Half Technology offers online job
search services at www.rht.com.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Your readers can download a free copy of the
Robert Half Technology 2012 Salary Guide at
www.rht.com/SalaryCentre.
For further information: TO SPEAK WITH A LOCAL EXPERT,
CONTACT: Robert Half Technology Contact: Nadia Santoli (416)
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TORONTO, Oct. 27 /CNW/ - Mobile media isn't just making it easier
to get information on the go -- it's also creating demand for
professionals who can help companies beef up their mobile
presence, according to the just-released 2012 Salary Guide from
Robert Half Technology. Other technology trends fueling IT hiring
include:
- Access to increasing amounts of data
- Constantly evolving IT security threats
- Growing online collaboration in business "As the popularity of new devices increase, a greater need for IT
security and the use of collaboration tools in business is developing,"
said Lara Dodo, a Canadian regional vice-president of Robert Half
Technology. "This uptick in demand has resulted in higher starting
salaries for positions in these specialty areas."
Following is a description of the trends fueling hiring and their effect
on starting salary ranges:
- Mobile media -- Continued growth of smartphones and tablets is
heightening the demand for individuals with experience creating and
organising content for the small screen. As a result, starting
salaries for mobile applications developers are expected to rise 8.2
per cent over 2011 levels to a range of $72,500 to $102,750. - Increasing amounts of data -- Thanks to technology, companies can
access more data than ever before. Businesses seek those who can
gather and organise this information and highlight what's relevant to
business goals. Among the positions most in demand are business
intelligence analysts, who will see a 6.8 per cent increase in average
starting salaries to a range of $70,750 to $98,500. - Constantly evolving security threats -- Data security and protection
continue to be a priority for companies, particularly in industries
such as banking and healthcare. Starting salaries for data security
analysts are expected to increase 4.9 per cent to a range of $83,250
to $124,500. - Growing online collaboration -- As firms increase their use of
internal social media to facilitate collaboration and online learning,
there's an increasing need for software developers, especially those
with SharePoint and .NET experience. The base compensation for
software developers is expected to rise 6.2 per cent next year to a
range of $59,750 to $99,750. More information on skills and positions in demand, as well as a
salary calculator that allows users to quickly determine starting salary
ranges for positions in select local markets, is available via the Robert
Half Technology Salary Centre (www.rht.com/salarycentre).
About Robert Half Technology
With more than 100 locations worldwide, Robert Half Technology is a
leading provider of technology professionals for initiatives ranging
from web development and multiplatform systems to network security
and technical support. Robert Half Technology offers online job
search services at www.rht.com.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Your readers can download a free copy of the
Robert Half Technology 2012 Salary Guide at
www.rht.com/SalaryCentre.
For further information: TO SPEAK WITH A LOCAL EXPERT,
CONTACT: Robert Half Technology Contact: Nadia Santoli (416)
350-2330 nadia.santoli@rhi.com This information is being distributed to you by CNW Group Ltd.
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