Rick Fochtman wrote:
Just what in the H*** is a "Mainframe Computer Expert"?
Another example of a "know-nothing" with diarhea of the mouth and
constipation of brains.
53% of mainframe workers now have 20+ years of experience. That
qualifies them as "experts" in the context of the interview.
Terminology choices notwithstanding, she was attempting to focus
attention on a serious mainframe skills shortage that will get much
worse before it gets better.
Did you know:
o Newly declared computer-science majors are down 32%?
o The number of job openings for IT professionals nationwide increased
by 47.6% from 2004 to 2006?
o Approximately 70 million "Baby Boomers" will exit the workforce during
the next 15 years, with only 40 million new workers coming in?
The mainframe skills shortage and resulting employment opportunities are
real. The career advice seems sound.
--
Edward E Jaffe
Phoenix Software International, Inc
5200 W Century Blvd, Suite 800
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310-338-0400 x318
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.phoenixsoftware.com/
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