“Uncover the reasons behind the continued demand in the IT industry, even in the face of layoffs at major tech firms. Get insights into the top in-demand careers, lucrative pay packages, and the IT trends shaping the future of this field.”
Amid reports about significant staff reductions at tech giants like Meta, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, the IT sector remains surprisingly robust in its demand for professionals. While many might assume that a significant tech crisis would adversely affect the IT job market, the reality is quite the opposite — the sector is thriving like never before. This article delves into the remarkable resilience of the tech market, the most in-demand careers, enticing compensation packages, and the driving forces behind this phenomenon.”
The IT Market in Brazil
In recent years, the IT industry has experienced a surge in growth, mainly due to the pandemic. As a result, 87.5% of Brazilian companies have embraced digital transformation. This shift has led to the rapid expansion of IT teams, intensifying the competition for top-tier talent and causing salaries to rise.
High-Demand Technology Professions
Despite the big tech crisis, the technological sector continues to expand. According to LinkedIn, 10 of the 25 most sought-after professions 2023 are IT-related. Additionally, on the job search site “Indeed,” technology positions are found in 8 out of 10 “best jobs” in the US. This shows the growing global demand for IT professionals.
The sales intelligence platform Cortex conducted a study that revealed a 38% increase in technology job openings between January 2022 and 2023.
Constant innovation and growing technological projects explain this high demand for talent in the market.
High-Demand Certifications
For IT professionals seeking updates and growth, certifications play a crucial role. The Cortex survey identified the 15 most sought-after certifications in the IT market, including:
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL);
- VMware Certified Professional for Cloud Management and Automation (VMware VCP-CMA);
- Project Management Professional (PMP);
- Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT 5);
- CompTIA;
- CCNP Data Center;
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP);
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM);
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate);
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA).
