An Examination of Job Skills Posted on Internet Databases: Implications for Information Systems Degree Programs

The study results show how IT skill requirements are changing; the information should be useful to human resources administrators, career counselors, corporate trainers, information systems consultants and students, educators, and those involved in the design and development of new curricula.

Abstract

Abstract Change is continuously occurring in the IT field. In this study, the authors investigated the types of skills required today by IT professionals and whether these have changed. The study results show how IT skill requirements are changing; the information should be useful to human resources administrators, career counselors, corporate trainers, information systems consultants and students, educators, and those involved in the design and development of new curricula.