Hays Information Technology - January 2010
Hotspots
Over the coming three months contract candidates for roles in SAP and development will be in demand. This includes JAVA, C# and .Net. Companies are also hiring infrastructure and sales candidates.
New projects and approaching deadlines for current projects have fuelled this demand. Meanwhile, companies with a budget surplus are recruiting now before financial year-end.
The coming quarter
New roles are being created, although these are often temporary roles since employers are hiring candidates for specific short-term projects.
Executive recruitment
Executive vacancy activity is occurring, mostly in consulting and at the director level.
Employer trends
Employers have increased the length of their recruitment process. They are prepared to wait for the right candidate.
In positive news for candidates, employers have increased salaries. The average increase is around 15 per cent.
Candidate trends
Candidate levels are expected to increase strongly following the payment of bonuses in February. Those candidates that seek a move before the payment of bonuses have access to good Greenfield projects.
