The professions most in demand in 2017 are related to the Network

Big Data and Information Technologies are the most desired profilesBig Data and Information Technologies are the most desired profiles

  Engineers, information technology (IT) professionals and Big Data specialists will be the most demanded professionals in the labor market in 2017, according to the forecast made by the temporary work company Randstad Professionals.

The report, which analyzes the profiles of responsibility sought by companies, the most valued skills and the sectors that will boost job creation, concludes that digitization marks the passing of this new year, so the professional profile sought by companies it is "clearly technological", with international experience, versatility, adaptation to change, strategic vision, analytical capacity and great negotiation and management skills.

  The information technology sector will be one of the most dynamic in 2017, so the profiles linked to digitization will be in high demand during the next year.

In fact, Randstad Research expects that digitization will generate 1.25 million jobs in the next five years, with a high demand from developers and analysts Java and .Net, telecommunications engineers and Ienformáticos.

On the other hand, cybersecurity will be another of the sectors that will drive the hiring of highly qualified workers and investment in the Internet of Things will continue to be a trend, which means that demand will continue to grow in the field of telecommunications and connectivity. This boom joins the digital TV platforms, which continue to grow exponentially.

Regarding the skills associated with the digital profiles, the ability to adapt, autonomy, labor mobility and English proficiency stand out. In addition, transversal and multidisciplinary professionals will be highly valued. The convergence between the different edges of technology, such as front, back, infrastructure and telecommunications, will continue to increase the need to attract profiles that dominate several disciplines in their field.