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The struggle to find qualified IT pros

Each year, IT staffing company Robert Half Technology publishes a report summarizing the technology hiring trends across America. And year after year, the report highlights the demand for qualified IT professionals.

The 2016 report is no exception, declaring that 60 percent of chief information officers (CIOs) find it somewhat or very challenging to find skilled IT professionals today. That combined with the fact that 85 percent of CIOs plan to hire IT professionals in the first half of 2016 and the issue is clear.

So how can you help fill the gap and become eligible to fill these vacancies? Earning an information technology (IT) management degree is a great start. Also known as a management information systems degree, the knowledge and training provided in this multi-faceted program can equip you for not just one, but several coveted tech positions.

Take a look at the chart below to learn more about the opportunities that could await after graduating.

Careers in technology are plentiful, have higher than average starting salaries, and are fast growing. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor projects some technology careers may grow by as much as 30% by 2022.*

Our Technology Career Outlook: Your Guide to Planning a Future in Technology was developed to help you determine which of the many careers in today’s technology world is right for you. This guide contains 10 technology career profiles, which include:

Brief career descriptions
Skills needed to become a successful professional in that career
Education requirements for entry and advancement
Job options within the field
A salary guide

Use our Technology Career Outlook to help you find the best technology career path for your future.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S.Department of Labor, 2013-2014 Occupational OutlookHandbook, www.bls.gov/ooh

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