In January, layoffs among the nation’s biggest tech companies seemed to dominate the headlines, with giants such as Google and Amazon cutting hundreds of workers. Is that kind of news impacting tech professionals’ urge to jump into the job market and look for a new position?
According to the latest data in Dice’s Tech Salary Report, the answer to that question seems to be a firm “no.” Indeed, the job insecurity and salary dissatisfaction that tech professionals face is likely to lead to a lot of turnover in 2024. Twenty-nine percent of those we surveyed are actively looking for a job, versus 8 percent who aren’t at all open to a new role.
Unsurprisingly, there is a strong correlation between higher salaries and a decreased interest in leaving a current job; for the nearly three-in-10 tech professionals looking for a new job, possessing the right skills could yield some opportunities to start a conversation with a recruiter or hiring manager. Those who are specialized could field offers from companies undergoing digital transformation or pushing into new areas such as A.I., edge computing and more.
No matter what the current state of the job market—and tech professionals have been through quite a bit over the past few years—always keep in mind that possessing specialized skills can give you an advantage when it comes to the job hunt.
With all that in mind, which jobs might be on the rise in 2024? According to the IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index from Foote Partners LLC, in-demand positions include:
While these jobs (and other tech specializations) all vary wildly, it’s important to remember that landing a job comes down to mastering a few key tasks:
Dice’s Tech Salary Report includes plenty of additional information about tech salaries, benefits, and the current job market. Whether or not you’re actively looking for a position, it’s worth taking a look at the Report to get a good sense of how your compensation measures up.
