Unemployment Rate for Information Technology Jobs
Unemployment rates for information technology jobs can encompass many factors such as professional skill sets, current economic trends and needs of employers.
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Overall Industry
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an increase in unemployment for some information technology professionals in April of 2009. Computer scientists and systems analysts unemployment increased from 3 percent to 5.7 percent. For managers such as computer and information systems managers, unemployment increased from 2.7 percent to 4 percent.
Reasons
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Current economic conditions throughout all industries has increased unemployment statistics between 2008 and 2010 for information technology professionals. Over the past 10 years, this industry has experienced extreme highs and lows in a wide variety of information technology occupations due to the demand or increasing uncertainty for specific skills sets.
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Unemployment Prevention
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Almost all information technology careers require continuing education to learn new skills as technology continues to advance, as well as understanding industry and employer trends related to this field.
Considerations
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After obtaining a degree in one of several related disciplines, software, network and systems certifications often assist these professionals by showcasing and confirming their knowledge to employers.
Positive Facts
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CNNMoney.com reports the best jobs in America each year and the 2009 report includes 17 information technology jobs in the top-50 jobs; three in the top-3 jobs; and systems engineer as the best job in America.
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