Fascinating new figures from IT recruiter IntaPeople this week have shown a 22% drop in the number of people applying for permanent mid-level positions in IT departments, compared to the same period – July to September – in 2010. These figures show what has been described as a 'precipitous drop' in applications, which of course leads to a huge opportunity for IT umbrella contractors to step into the breach! There is no doubt that the work is out there, as IntaPeople is advertising more IT positions than ever – it's just the number of people applying that has decreased.
IntaPeople Director Stephen Riley commenting on the findings by saying,“We are already hearing about certain projects being put on hold because firms can’t find the individuals they require. We might have a lot of talent at the very top, but mid-level workers are generally the ones responsible for turning strategy into action.” He also added that businesses are turning to contractors as ‘an increasingly attractive option’, primarily because they are available at short notice and are able to settle into the work quickly. The skills gap was most noticeable for Java, which has become the most sought-after area of expertise, with demand also exceeding supply for C# and Business Analyst roles as well. So umbrella contractors with these skills especially should look no further for their next opportunity!
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