IT Hiring: A Rollercoaster Ride?
2025-02-10
While US Bureau of Labor Statistics data paints a bleak picture of IT hiring, Janco Associates argues otherwise. A reclassification of job titles led to a downward revision of over 111,000 positions in November and December 2024, resulting in a net loss of 123,200 IT jobs for the year. However, Janco reports that IT hiring is actually on the rise, with 11,000 new roles added in January 2025. Despite this, January's IT unemployment rate remained at 5.7%, higher than the national average. High demand exists for AI specialists, security professionals, and new technology programmers. Janco predicts IT job growth in the next five years, but anticipates the elimination of many white-collar IT roles due to AI automation.
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