THE STATE OF TECH HIRING IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Q3 and Q4 2019
TOP SKILLS IN IMMEDIATE DEMAND:
| 1. Cloud security |
| 2. Cybersecurity |
| 3. Cloud computing; cloud architecture* |
| 4. Business intelligence; Database management; Web development/design* |
| 5. Network administration |
OF TECHNOLOGY LEADERS SURVEYED …
| 64% plan to expand their teams. |
| 34% plan to fill only vacant positions. |
| 85% say it’s challenging to find IT talent in their area. |
| 94% are confident in their company’s prospects for growth. |
95% will bring on project-based IT employees. Below are the top reasons:
| Consultants are part of our hiring strategy 57% |
| When there’s a sudden vacancy 56% |
| For especially busy times 51% |
| When a skill does not exist internally 43% |
| For unplanned, time-sensitive projects 43% |
Multiple responses allowed.
TOP BUSINESS CONCERNS
| 1. Maintaining security of IT systems |
| 2. Cloud projects/initiatives |
| 3. Innovation or helping grow the business |
*Denotes a tie
Source: Robert Half Technology survey of 100 local IT decision makers from a stratified sample of companies with 100 or more employees.
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