IT recruitment in good shape

The demand for permanent IT staff at the end of 2010 saw its sharpest rise in four months, leading to a rise in the average salaries being paid. Research from Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) shows that businesses are keen to source .NET and Java developers, although the large pool of temporary staff available mean that job seekers must work hard to secure long-term positions.

Kevin Green, chief executive of the REC is cautious about the ongoing growth, stating that the VAT rise and public sector cut backs may yet negatively impact the IT recruitment space. "While these figures continued to show private sector employment doing well, the next few months will be tough for the UK jobs market."