Things Sucking Less - IT jobs Up (Charlotte, Raleigh: lease, job openings)

[CHTransplant]

According to the N&O:

The number of information technology job openings posted statewide rose 23.8 percent in November compared to the previous month, the largest one-month gain in five or more years. November marked the third consecutive month of growth projections for the IT sector, according to the latest data released by the N.C. Technology Association.

But things still seem bleak compared to a year ago:

In the glass-is-half-empty category, however, the figure - 1,770 IT job openings statewide in November - was down 11.9 percent compared to the same month last year.

Help wanted in IT sector - Business - NewsObserver.com

[lovebrentwood]

In this week's issue of Newsweek, there are two articles about unemployment.

One is titled:

JOBLESSNESS IS HERE TO STAY

and the other:

JOBS ARE ON THE WAY!

So it appears the pundits are perfectly clear on exactly what's going to happen.

[Beermat]

the key word about the 23.8% increase in IT jobs is 'statewide'; but as it says in the article the number of IT jobs reduced in Raleigh-cary by 4.4% in the year. The only good news is that IT jobs in Durham increased by 7%. The article speculates that the decline could be the result of Outsourcing but I would suggest that the main reason is Offshoring, particularly with high profile offshoring programs by IBM as they move more work to their India operation.

"the total number of IT and communications workers in the Raleigh-Cary metropolitan statistical area fell 4.4percent over 12months."

Boney said he was surprised by that decline given the number of companies such as Deutsche Bank, Cree and EMC that are hiring. . Deutsche Bank Global Technology's new office in Cary is expected to employ more than 300 workers.

Boney speculated that the decline could result from increased outsourcing by Raleigh and Cary businesses.

Originally Posted by CHTransplant

According to the N&O:

But things still seem bleak compared to a year ago:

Help wanted in IT sector - Business - NewsObserver.com

[capt chill]

What is an IT job anyway?? Info tech?? What do you guys do??

[lovebrentwood]

To give you an idea of job titles, here's a link to the 30 top-paying jobs in IT (Information Technology):
Page 3 - The 30 Top Paying Jobs in IT - Salaries

I have worked in IT departments as an instructional designer, technical writer, web designer, and change agent/manager. I enjoyed contract work.

I worked with managers and developers to ensure our customers (usually employees) knew how to use the software "solutions" they were developing.

Originally Posted by capt chill

What is an IT job anyway?? Info tech?? What do you guys do??

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by lovebrentwood

To give you an idea of job titles, here's a link to the 30 top-paying jobs in IT (Information Technology):
Page 3 - The 30 Top Paying Jobs in IT - Salaries

I have worked in IT departments as an instructional designer, technical writer, web designer, and change agent/manager. I enjoyed contract work.

I worked with managers and developers to ensure our customers (usually employees) knew how to use the software "solutions" they were developing.

My husband is actively searching for IT Project Management jobs, would love to come to the Raleigh area

[lovebrentwood]

I know an IT PM who now works in a gym.

Originally Posted by lovesMountains

My husband is actively searching for IT Project Management jobs, would love to come to the Raleigh area

[joey2000]

No kidding. Good luck w/that. Seems of the few IT jobs in "the Triangle," most are developers and SA/network people, with a smattering of testers, BAs, and "other" (mgt etc).

Raleigh is a nice area but not when there's no money coming in. I'm seriously considering Charlotte or DC, as there are simply a lot more jobs in each. Heck I've even thought about Atlanta.

[wjsluvskaz]

Originally Posted by joey2000

Raleigh is a nice area but not when there's no money coming in.

I hear you.

Many other places, even ones with a higher unemployment rate, seem to have more job listings.
We are considering moving as soon as our lease is up.

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by lovebrentwood

I know an IT PM who now works in a gym.

Yep, it's brutal out here