Computing graduates could boost their career prospects by backing up their qualifications with a broad base of technical specialties. According to the Register, the job market for computing and information technology is becoming increasingly competitive and employers are looking for the widest possible skills set when considering individuals for recruitment or promotion. IT blogger Philip Virgo said the change is down to a shift in the employment market from agencies recruiting graduates with generic skills in particular software packages to companies looking to recruit directly. Now many firms - and larger organizations in particular - are looking for individuals with business acumen or math skills to complement their computing know-how. "Employers now want IT generalists: individuals with a good grounding in different aspects of IT - and with the ability to think outside the box as well," the site said. According to the Tomorrow's Jobs forecast from the Department of Labor, computing jobs - which form part of the information supersector - are expecting to be among the fastest-growing professions in the US economy over the years to 2016. Within the sector, software design, internet publishing and wireless communications are projected to experience the biggest expansion.  |