Hays US Viewpoint

According to the latest What Employers Want guide, 78 percent of IT employers saying they will pay more for the right soft skills, and 42 percent say increases could be more than 6 percent.

Which skills should you improve to increase your value in the market?

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“These connections will get you future jobs, help you solve problems, and keep you informed about changes in the industry or in your city." - Ridgemont Commercial Construction VP Paul Camp.

Construction is a relationship-driven industry. Do you have the network you need?

The newest edition of What Employers Want finds demand for experienced IT professionals shows no sign of slowing down, but what skills do you need to succeed?

From technical skills including development and security expertise, to the softer side of business and people skills, the right combination of skills, experience and personality will maximize your market value.

Is your narrow hiring focus excluding candidates with the skills you need? Despite the lack of available construction candidates, I’m still seeing many employers shrink their talent pools by refusing to look outside their own sector.

Broaden your search scope to get the talent your competitor can’t find.

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Contracting can be one of the best ways to start or boost your IT career. It will give you a variety of skills and experience, improve your resume, and help you develop expertise or specialization.

There isn’t a magic switch you can flick that will turn you into a contractor overnight, but considering a few of these points will help you on your way.

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