2024 marks rapid changes in the IT market. With the development of technology and flexibility in working methods, IT candidates are facing many new opportunities and challenges. Let's explore the main trends shaping the IT market this year, based on the latest data and research.
Trend 1: Remote and hybrid work becoming increasingly common
After two years of pandemic impact, many IT companies have switched to regular remote or hybrid work models. According to a Gartner report in 2023, 39% of employees will work hybrid in 2024, while 41% will work in office and 20% will work entirely remotely [1].
- 82% of IT leaders allow flexible work to retain talent
- 65% of IT employees say remote work capability influences their job choice
This trend not only helps save costs but also brings better flexibility and work-life balance for employees.
With over 950 million members globally as of 2024 [2], LinkedIn is becoming the number one professional social network for the IT community. According to a Jobvite survey:
- 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to evaluate candidates
- 55% of IT candidates use LinkedIn as their primary job search tool
- 40% of LinkedIn users access the platform daily
Besides basic technical skills, today's IT candidates need to develop additional soft skills. According to the World Economic Forum's "Future of Jobs 2023" report [3]:
1. Analytical and creative thinking
2. Active learning capability
3. Resilience, flexibility, and adaptability
4. Leadership and social influence
5. Emotional intelligence
Additionally, technical skills in high demand in 2024 include:
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Cloud Computing Development
- Cybersecurity
- Big Data Analytics
- Internet of Things (IoT)
2024 promises many opportunities for IT candidates but also requires them to quickly adapt to market changes. Becoming familiar with remote/hybrid work trends, leveraging LinkedIn, and developing both soft skills and new technical skills will help candidates increase their chances of finding and securing desirable IT positions.
[1] Gartner (2023). "Future of Work Trends: Top 3 Predictions for 2024 and Beyond"
[2] LinkedIn (2024). "About LinkedIn"
[3] World Economic Forum (2023). "The Future of Jobs Report 2023"