What's Needed Now Is a Hybrid Skills Set; Research by the National Computer Centre Shows That Demand for IT Professionals Is Nearly 7%greater Than Supply. Helen Nutton, a Principal Consultant at Micross IT, Advises How to Tackle the Skills Shortage

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THE future does indeed look bleak for the IT market, both for people looking for a job, and hiring managers looking for skilled staff.

The pool of skilled candidates considering a move has never looked so bare.

Many believe that in light of this current shortage, we should be reviewing the current skills in-house and re-training from within to develop the people already committed to the company.

However, figures from the TUC claim that more than a third of employers don't offer training to their workforce, while only11.5%of those who are trained receive a nationally recognised qualification.

It's not just technical skills that are a requirement …