Monday, January 14, 2013

Employment figures show IT job gains in 2012

Employment figures show IT job gains in 2012

The U.S. workforce netted 155,000 new jobs in December, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The IT industry saw a 2.2% increase in the number of jobs during the year, according to a report from Janco Associates. That doesn't sound very good, but if one takes out nontechnical professions that are included in the IT category -- such as nurses and welders -- the growth rate improves. Many companies are cautiously optimistic that hiring will fare better this year.