Since the government announced that it was investing heavily in cyber security there has been a buzz around the sector for people just starting out in work, as well as those with experience in other fields that may be looking for a change years into their career. Workers…<\/b>
Since the government announced that it was investing heavily in cyber security there has been a buzz around the sector for people just starting out in work, as well as those with experience in other fields who may be looking for a change later in their career.
Workers are increasingly willing to move to achieve career aspirations or improve their work-life balance, and employers are also willing to increase their employees\u2019 salaries. With numerous opportunities in cyber security opening up, it is unsurprising that many are seeing this as the area that could better their current situation. However, cyber security is not the only skillset IT professionals should be looking at for a career change or a long and prosperous career.
Senior managers have noticed a widening skills gap, Reed\u2019s 2017 Salary Guide reveals. Almost half (47%) of those in management, and 54% in supervisor positions, now recognise a lack of skills in their organisation.
Evolving technology is one of the main reasons these skills gaps are opening up. Additionally, Brexit, one of the most significant events of recent times, is, and will continue to be, a factor in widening the skills gap. Some talented IT workers have already gone overseas, and more will do so once the effects of Article 50 are felt across the UK.
This presents a wealth of opportunities in the sector for candidates who take note of the skills needed and move quickly to learn them. But where are these gaps?<\/p>\n