We have all seen a dramatic turn in our economy and as a result the implications for job hunters has been positive, even if some employers have been slow on the uptake. See our blog of 17th January.

But recent research gives us clear indications that IT and supporting industries have even more reasons to be happy with the IT sector set to lead the way in job growth over the next 5 years to 10 years.

Top employment growth industries for the next 5 to 10 years –

1. Information Technology
2. Engineering
3. Energy, Oil and Gas
4. Healthcare
5. Emerging Technology Applications.

IT has of course always been a fast growing sector, but it has also been quick to feel the pinch, with proactive projects, upgrades  and non essential investment quickly being shelved in times of austerity.    And so with renewed confidence in our economy, it seems that IT Directors are being able to flex their muscles at previously cash shy CFO’s, and drive through those shelved projects, which will in turn lead to more jobs,  more contracts and more optimism all round in our industry.