CareerBuilder: Bring on the 'Cyber Warriors'

Posted: 3:48pm on Jan 7, 2011; Modified: 4:05pm on Jan 7, 2011

Hot job for 2011, "Cyber Warrior," reports CareerBuilder, one of the largest job seeking sites.

Companies are looking for computer masters to protect internet sites from hacking and fraud.

If you are not a cyber warrior, the projection are not as good. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, almost 40 percent of employers are not planning to give raises, while 13 percent will give you a bigger job title, but no more money.

The survey said 2011 is shaping up to be a better year for job growth. Can't get too much worse, can it?

The survey did not yield many surprises. Survey says businesses are becoming more agile and changing direction and operating leaner. Be agile, lean or die.

Workers are transitioning to careers , they are more open to relocating and are more apt to consider opportunities outside of their current employers. Follow the jobs, hope for the money.

35 percent of employers said ther staff are smaller than pre-recession levels, and that 57 percent do not anticipate hiring, they can handle the work with less workers.

Job growth is anticipated in  social media, green energy and healthcare.

Results of the survey:

  1. Shifting Business Direction – 42 percent of employers said their company changed its business direction as a result of the recession.  The majority of these employers kept their core business, but added new revenue streams.  27 percent of those who shifted business direction reported they changed their core business altogether or expanded into areas that will eventually become their core business.
  2. Working Leaner – 35 of employers reported that their current staffs are smaller than pre-recession levels.  Of those employers, most anticipate no adjustments to staff levels in 2011, with 57 percent reporting that they have become accustomed to handling the workload with less headcount.  Others pointed to their business changing focus and hiring in other areas.  
  3. Changing Jobs – Workers are becoming more optimistic about their job prospects in the New Year.  15 percent of full-time, employed workers are actively seeking a new job.  76 percent reported that, although they are not actively looking, they would change jobs in 2011 for the right opportunity.  Workers aren't necessarily focused on a bigger paycheck.  68 percent reported that affordable benefits are more important to them than salary.
  4. Creating New Functions – Along with more traditional job opportunities, employers are also adding new functions within their organizations in response to popular movements.  Jobs centered around social media, green energy and healthcare reform are being added in the New Year.  Hiring managers also reported demand for "cyber warriors" to protect Internet sites from security breaches or fraudulent activity.  
  5. Video Interviewing – With smaller recruiting staffs facing larger amounts of job applications, employers are turning to technology to help identify viable candidates.  Six percent reported they have conducted video interviews with potential job candidates while 11 percent plan to do so in the New Year.
  6. Less Moonlighting – While making ends meet continues to be a challenge for many U.S. households, less workers are reporting the need to work more than one job.  12 percent plan to take on second jobs in 2011, compared to 19 percent last year.
  7. Taking a Global Perspective – Nearly one-in-five U.S. employers (18 percent) reported they will be hiring for their operations in other countries in 2011.  Five percent stated they will likely recruit workers from other countries to work in the U.S  
  8. Relocating Talent – Of workers who were laid off in the last 12 months and found new jobs, 23 percent relocated to a new city or state.  Looking to the New Year, 33 percent of employers stated they would be willing to pick up the moving tab for select candidates.
  9. Promoting Without Pay – 41 percent of employers are concerned about losing their top talent as the economy improves.  While the majority of employers plan to increase salaries for existing staff in 2011, 39 percent will not be providing raises.  As a gesture of recognition to employees, 13 percent are offering higher titles, but without pay increases.
  10. Going Casual – Employers are becoming more relaxed about set schedules and dress codes as they take measures to enhance the overall work experience.  One-third (33 percent) of employers expect to offer more flexible work arrangements such as telecommuting and alternate schedules in 2011.  15 percent reported they will provide a more casual dress code.

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