The IT job market is heating up in 2011 and top talent is becoming scarce.Industry reports forecast strong competition for information technology (IT) workers. This means you must begin adjusting your strategies and practices if you hope to retain current employees with valuable industry knowledge while also attracting new talent with cutting-edge skills.

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Hot jobs will vary across regions and industries, but demand for the following skills is projected to be high in 2011:

• Programming - Employers will seek IT professionals who are well versed in Java, .Net, MySQL, Flex, Silverlight, PHP, and portal technologies such as SharePoint.
• Information security - As the number and variety of networked devices continue to rise, the need to protect corporate data and customers’ private information is becoming more critical.
• Infrastructure support - Rebounding businesses that add staffers to capitalize on growth opportunities in 2011 will require additional help desk and desktop support personnel.
• Business mind-set - Companies prize IT professionals who understand how technology supports broader business objectives.
• Business analysis, project management and related skills will be in high demand.
• Enterprise resource planning - As organizations strive to make the most of limited resources, they’ll continue to value individuals adept in one or more of the major ERP packages.

High-demand skills (4Q10) in Georgia include:

• SQL
• Windows OS
• Oracle DBMS
• Java
• C++/VC++
• Unix
• Linux
• BA
• SQL Server
• XML

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