Demandfor permanent IT staff has outstripped demand forcontract
IT workers, according to the latest research from the
IT jobs board.
The
IT jobs market remains buoyant,said the recruitment
company.
Alex Farrell, managing director at the The IT Job Board, said:
"In a turbulent economic environment, many would believe contract
roles are in greater demand.
"It is positive to see the permanent IT jobs market remains
buoyant. Employers continue to advertise permanent and contract
positions and, despite the downturn, we are still seeing a great
deal of movement in the sector at all levels."
In its survey the company revealed that 56% of 498 IT workers
interviewed in January believed there was more demand for permanent
workers during the current
economic downturn.
Of those surveyed, 61%were in contract work. A total of 40% of
these said they chose this type of role because the salaries were
higher.
The remaining 39% were in permanent roles and 44% of those said
it was because of the security this work offers.