We are now a few weeks into 2012. This should have provided you with ample time over the past several weeks to listen to the experts present their technology predictions for the next 12 months. For Greene Resources, these reports and predictions can be a strong indicator of top technology talent hiring managers will seek in 2012.
The year started off with the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) annual technology showcase in Las Vegas covering almost 2 million square feet of space and more than 140,000 attendees. Much of what was reported was more of last year, but thinner, faster, more mobile, with cloud computing capability. CNET puts out a Best of 2012 Awards Video that presents CES awards in technology categories from Car Tech to Cell Phones if you haven’t seen the coverage on this event.
Every year, Gartner publishes a list of technology predictions for the next few years. Last week Gartner held a webinar, Top Technology Predictions for 2012 and Beyond. Gartner believes that these IT predictions will influence actions for enterprises this year and beyond. The research shows that there are four forces that are shaping the future of IT: social (how we collaborate), cloud, mobile, and information (big data).
So, with these new predictions, what impact will this have for technology hiring in 2012? It wasn’t surprising that Dice.com, the technology careers site, recently reported their list of top tech jobs for 2012 with development positions leading the list with 5 of the 10 spots. Java/J2EE developers took the number one spot on this list with mobile developers not far behind at number three. Developers will continue to have options as they explore jobs in 2012. Hiring managers and recruiters will need to move quickly and have a compelling story to attract top development talent.
As the first month of 2012 comes to a close the North Carolina Technology Association will present their annual Outlook for IT 2012. This event will represent IT leaders from North Carolina, research from Gartner, and an exhibit hall showcasing North Carolina tech companies. Many North Carolina companies attending the event, including Greene Resources, are well underway with identifying and hiring top technology talent for 2012.
