In the context that information technology (IT) is becoming an important, irreplaceable factor in most fields, there are many career opportunities for the workforce in this industry.
On March 28, Quang Trung Software Park Development Company Limited (QTSC) coordinated with Ho Chi Minh City Digital Transformation Consulting and Support Center (DXCenter) to organize a seminar on future IT industry trends and opportunities. career for students majoring in IT.
The conference was attended by more than 700 students majoring in IT in Ho Chi Minh City, Vinh Long, and Can Tho.
Attractive job opportunities
With the theme "Leading the trend - Stepping into the future", representatives of IT businesses shared new technology trends, necessary knowledge and skills to improve career opportunities for students. .
According to a report by TopCv Viet Nam, in 2023, about 41,79% of businesses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi will reach 100% of recruitment targets, the potential recruitment demand in the two main labor markets is still very large, Expanded recruitment in many occupational groups.
Among them, the sales industry has the highest proportion (39,3%), followed by the IT - software industry (13,3%), Marketing - advertising (12%).
Recruitment needs of businesses in 2024 tend to increase the proportion in "human resource-thirsty" industry groups, such as: Sales, IT - software... to serve the goal of promoting business and expanding manufacture.
Currently, up to 61,1% of workers are ready to consider the opportunity to find a new job or actively look for a job, showing that the labor supply in the market is still present, but there is a different distribution. vary depending on the occupational group.
“The strong development of AI creates a lot of fierce competition, conflicting discussions, and workers' opinions are also diverse depending on the industry group and level. To adapt, workers should cultivate professional knowledge and soft skills in their field. Constantly update industry trends to create change, breakthrough creativity, and personalization. Continuously learn about AI and apply it to work, with the goal of becoming a support for yourself," said Ms. Nguyen Ngoc Anh Thu, representative of TopCV Vietnam.
The rate of skilled labor is still low
Mr. Thai Hoang Danh, representative of LARION Software Development and Consulting Joint Stock Company, predicted that by 2026, about 80% of businesses will employ human resources in the Generative AI industry group (innovation in the field of AI). and has a significant growth rate compared to 2023 (only 5%).
Cyber Security And Privacy (cyber security and privacy), with the increase in cyber attacks, security and privacy will continue to be one of the important trends. Many companies are investing in effective security solutions to protect data and information.
In addition, the Eco Tech trend - green and environmentally friendly technology solutions will increasingly be prioritized and emphasized.
“Each year, Vietnam has up to 16.000 IT students graduating, but most have to retrain for at least 3-6 months to meet the needs of businesses. The rate of highly skilled workers is only about 11,67%, 5% of workers with foreign language skills, and about 1,5/1000 R&D human resources. The increase in students and experts graduating from IT training schools is creating fierce job competition," said Mr. Thai Hoang Danh.
Ms. Pham Thi Kim Phuong, Deputy Director of QTSC, hopes that through the conference, it will help students determine career development directions in the field of technology, equip them with more necessary skills and knowledge to perfect their careers. ready to become technology experts in the future. On the IT business side, the conference is also one of the activities that connects communities, providing opportunities for businesses to approach and understand the current situation of new human resources to build effective recruitment programs. , developing quality human resources to meet the development requirements of businesses.
Staying ahead of new trends such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, big data, blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT)... not only helps students grasp many new opportunities but also creates new opportunities. Competitive advantage for employers and employees.
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