IT Jobs in Scotland

The IT and Telecoms sector now employs approximately 1 in 20 of the total UK workforce. However, employers and recruitment agencies state that finding good candidates for IT jobs that are experienced and qualified is a problem, in several areas.

IT Employmeny In Scotland

Market research shows us that;

• More than 1.5m people are employed in the IT and Telecoms workforce.
• 863,000 of them work in the IT and Telecoms industry itself and 674,000 work as IT or Telecoms professionals in other industries.
• Employment in the IT industry will grow at 2.19% per annum – nearly five times faster than the UK average.
• Over half a million new entrants are required to fill IT and Telecoms professional job roles in the UK over the next five years.
• Nine out of ten firms suffering IT and Telecoms related skills shortages are experiencing delays in the development of new products or services.
• Business skills, higher level technical skills and sector knowledge/experience are often thought lacking among applicants for IT and Telecoms positions.

Scottish IT Employers

One of the Scottish leading employers British Gas has recently launched a brand new apprenticeship programme in Information Systems which commences in September in Staines. Apprentices will gain an Advanced Apprenticeship, Diploma, and the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, as well as industry valued technical qualifications.

If you have a qualification in IT or Telecoms, and have experience, your skills will be sought after which means, if you have a proven track record, you can demand your rate of pay regardless if you are working on a temporary, contract or permanently employed basis.

Whether you are an IT Project Manager, JAVA Developer, 1st or 2nd line support, testing or web designer Scottish Jobs On The Net always recommend you keep your qualifications up-to-date and ask for references when you have finished a contract.