Jennifer Grasz

CHICAGO ￢ﾀﾓ April 23, 2014 ￢ﾀﾓ Most IT companies are struggling to fill certain positions, but the reasons behind their recruiting challenges are nuanced, according to a new survey by Sologig.com ￢ﾀﾓ CareerBuilder￢ﾀﾙs job site for computer and IT professionals. The nationwide survey was conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Sologig between October 17, 2013 and November 6, 2013, among 240 hiring and human resources managers in the information technology industry.

Fifty-three percent of information technology firms have open positions for which they can￢ﾀﾙt find qualified candidates. But among those concerned about a skills gap, several causes are seen as driving factors.



What is causing the skills gap?

ￂﾷ Gaps in expectations around wages: 40 percent

ￂﾷ New and shifting technologies: 39 percent

ￂﾷ Job requirements that are above entry-level: 38 percent

ￂﾷ Education gaps in particular areas: 33 per http://www.careerbuilder.com/share/aboutus/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=pr820&sd=4/25/2014&ed=04/25/2014