Demand for software developers has declined in 2024, according to CareerJunction and OfferZen.
Hiring activity in the Information Technology sector declined in early 2024, and it is becoming significantly harder for software developers to get and pass interviews.
Its data revealed that three sectors saw notable declines, with the IT sector’s being the highest at 15%. CareerJunction said engagement in the sector during the first three months of the year is the highest in the past nine quarters.OfferZen co-founder Philip Joubert acknowledged the same in the firm’s 2024 South African State of the Developer Nation“It’s now significantly harder to get interviews and the interviews are harder to pass,” said Joubert.
“Over 40% took more than 6 months to find a new job after retrenchments and their salary growth reflects this too.”
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