Skills and knowledge in wireless technologies are set to be at the forefront of employers' requirements in the next few years, a new survey reveals. Research commissioned by the Computing Technology Industry Association found that IT managers put wireless skills at the top of their list of demands for new hires. Other priorities for employers in the sector when considering candidates include awareness of web-based technologies - including web 2.0, service-oriented architecture and software-as-a-service - and fluency in programming languages. Additionally, the IT sector has been forecast by the Department of Labor to grow at a rate higher than average in the period up to the end of 2016, which suggests that there are plenty of opportunities available for those with the right qualifications. The educational path taken by a prospective IT worker depends on which area and position they are pursuing. A computer programmer is usually expected to hold at least an associate's degree, for example, while computer software engineers should pursue a bachelor's degree. An appropriate educational concentration for many IT jobs would be computer science or information technology, though some specializations may require specific courses of study.  |