Jenrick IT is pleased to report that demand for permanent IT staff continues to grow healthily despite a slowdown in the wider jobs market, the REC’s monthly Report on Jobs has revealed.

On an index where a score above 50 denotes growth, demand for permanent IT staff was measured at 57.2 in October, the highest of any sector.

In addition, demand for IT contractors was measured at 52.1.

Responding to the research, REC Technology Chair Jeff Brooks said:

“It is striking that demand for qualified IT professionals remains healthy. It has long been clear that the jobs of the future will be in technical, highly-skilled areas such as IT.”

Further information:

If you are an IT professional seeking to advance your career, then please contact the Jenrick IT consultant team directly on (01932) 245 500 or view our current IT job opportunities and apply online.

ARTICLE SOURCE:

• rec.uk.com - The Recruitment & Emploment Confederation
  

Jenrick IT reports continued growth projections for Q1

The specialist IT recruitment company, Jenrick IT is very buoyant having already achieved above forecast numbers on both contract and permanent recruits for February 2010, pitching Q1 as the best quarter for over 18 months.

Philip Fanthom (Managing Director – Jenrick IT) commented:

“Our year has started tremendously well, even better that our ultra-optimistic hopes. The amazing thing is the pace in which clients are recruiting contractors. In addition, we have seen a welcome return of permanent recruitment demand, with IT firmly back on the strategic agenda for many of our clients as they look to gain innovative advantage over their competitors”

Jenrick IT’s start to the year has been reflected across the industry as demonstrated in a recent report in Recruitment Today: (more…)