What does the future career outlook for IT look like?

For current job outlook figures, see the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics page on computer and information technology occupations.

Our current economy does make opportunities a little more challenging. This is what Josh had to say on the topic. "We’re definitely in an economic downturn for sure. Depending on the economy, the power shifts between the employers and the employees. So for us right now, the power seems to be shifting to the employers. This translates into layoffs and affording employers to be pickier with whom they hire. That being said, there will still be jobs, but potentially with less room for salary negotiation, etc. Just like in real estate, when the market goes down, houses are still being sold, but for less money, and the advantage shifts from the seller to the buyer.

It’s important in an economic downturn to be as well as equipped as possible to maximize your chances of employment with your target salary. In terms of IT and CourseCareers specifically, this might translate into raising some of your qualifications (as discussed in the introduction course) more than you would normally have to in a booming economy.

Objectively speaking, you don’t necessarily NEED CourseCareers to do this, but it’s definitely a useful tool that offers support and a clear path."