IT skills shortage: Those who can program have a clear advantage
The shortage of IT specialists continues. Programmers are among the specialists most in demand. It follows from this: Anyone with programming skills in relevantly known languages such as JavaScript, Java, Python or C++ has good job prospects, according to an evaluation by LinkedIn.
Interest rate hikes, inflation, recession - the wind has shifted considerably for many companies in recent weeks and months after years of virtually unrestrained growth. The result: many employees have been laid off and are now looking for jobs. But those with IT skills still have a very good chance of finding a new job. An evaluation by LinkedIn of the most sought-after software engineering skills worldwide shows which skills are particularly in demand: programming languages are right at the top. Anyone with knowledge of these languages can help alleviate the shortage of IT specialists.
Knowledge of programming languages increases job opportunities
JavaScript, Java, Python and C++ are among the most widely used programming languages worldwide. Accordingly, it comes as no surprise that they land in the top 10 in the ranking of the most sought-after qualifications in the software sector, with JavaScript taking first place. In view of the increasing digitization of all areas of life, these skills will continue to be of great importance in the coming years and thus an advantage for employees.
But job seekers can also score points with other skills, for example CSS (5th place) or HMTL (6th place): Although neither of these is a classic programming language, they are essential for structuring, formatting or designing websites. Therefore, they are important skills for web and frontend developers, but can also be helpful for workers in other business areas such as marketing. The positive thing about CSS and HTML: they are comparatively easy to learn.
The most sought-after global skills in software engineering in 2023
- JavaScript
- Java
- SQL
- Python
- CSS
- HTML
- Management
- Cloud Computing
- Git
- C++
Overall, there is only one soft skill on the top 10 list: Management. Nevertheless, this skill should not be underestimated - just because someone is a good developer, for example, does not necessarily mean that they are also a good team leader of developers. After all, with the latter comes new and, above all, different tasks and responsibilities. Anyone who still wants to take the leap into a role with management responsibility should familiarize themselves with these requirements beforehand and check their skills accordingly.
IT skills shortage: Thinking about employees from abroad as well
"Digital transformation meets a shortage of IT specialists - this is the challenge currently facing many companies. But there is a way out of this situation: Many experienced IT professionals are currently looking for new jobs around the world. The task now is to actively approach them, convince them and make them an attractive offer, because of course the competition will not be sleeping either and will try to secure these talents. Since the demand for these talents is very high, the job seekers will probably not only have an offer and have to be inspired for their own company," says Barbara Wittmann, Country Manager and Senior Director Talent Solutions at LinkedIn DACH. "Whether it's a large corporation or a medium-sized company, I advise companies to open themselves up to looking for talent abroad as well and to develop a strategy for doing so. If they don't do this, they will fall behind in national and international comparisons, as IT talent is very mobile globally."
Source: LinkedIn / Hotwire PR
