Want a fast track career? Go digital
Research conducted by a Recruitment Firm has found that those with digital skills experience faster career progression and increased salaries.
Research conducted by Manchester based Recruitment Firm, The Candidate, has found that people with more digital and IT skills experience quicker growth progression that those without. They discovered that those who worked in digital positions, aged 29 or younger, were three times more likely to be in higher positions in their positions that those in similar industries.
The Candidate believes that this is because of a shortage of skills in this particular area. This, they believe, has resulted in those with the particular skills are experiencing quicker career progression than those in non-digital sectors. While those who are quickly trained and learn the necessary skills are also experiencing improved career options and progression.
One thing that The Candidate has noticed that comes with this career progression is a reflection in their earning power. When those with the necessary skills in the digital sector earning upto £30,000 more than those in similar senior management positions in other industries.
Speaking about their findings, Brian Matthews, Managing Partner at The Candidate, told Ri5 'Due to its rapid growth, the digital industry really needs more skilled staff, which is reflected in the far higher salaries on offer.'
'This is encouraging for candidates as it offers significant career progression. For businesses, meanwhile, it's worth noting that companies are likely to reap the rewards if they fast-track the training of their most promising staff regardless of how old they are. Our research suggests that age is no barrier in the digital sector.'
Matthews predicted that this might level out when the skills gap the digital industry is suffering is relaxed. He said 'Through businesses developing their employee's skills, moreover, the digital skills gap will gradually reduce. In the long term, this will help the entire sector to grow and reach its full potential.'
By James Howell
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