According to ITviec’s Employer Survey 2022, it’s been a booming year so far for Vietnam’s IT sector. Up to 83% of businesses stated their intent to grow their IT staff by at least 10% when questioned about their recruiting plans for 2022.

If you’re looking for employment in the IT industry, now is the best time to hone these sought-after skills. This will help you stay on the radar of recruiters, hiring managers, and employers.

1. Programming

IT companies are on the lookout for talent who are highly skilled in programming languages to develop a wide variety of software, applications, and websites. Here are examples of programming languages that employers are expecting to see from IT professionals: HTML and CSS, JavaScript, C and C++, Python, XML, Ruby, SQL, PHP, and Perl, among others. There are various online courses that you can enrol in to further expand your programming language knowledge and skills.

2. Systems and network maintenance

Major disruptions in computer systems and networks can have costly consequences to the business. As a systems or network administrator, it’s your job to ensure that all IT systems and networks are up and running smoothly. If this is the job you want to pursue, you need to sharpen your skills in these areas:

• Managing different kinds of operating systems (ex. Windows, Mac, Linux)
• Setting up and installing computer hardware and software
• Handling cloud administration and applications
• Overseeing various networks (LAN, WAN, SAN, VPNs)
• Troubleshooting and assisting staff with technical concerns

3. Data science and analysis

“Knowledge is power.” This is apparent now, more than ever, with businesses relying on real-time information to make faster, better, data-driven decisions. Sharpen your data science and analytical skills to get great work opportunities in this field. Companies rely on IT professionals such as database administrators and data engineers to use scientific processes, algorithms and tools for collecting data, drawing insights, and presenting recommendations to improve the business.

4. Fintech expertise

Analysts from the RoboCash Group have stated that the financial technology (fintech) market is expected to grow further for the next two years. In fact, 93% of all venture investments is focussed on e-wallets and the e-money sector in Vietnam. Businesses need IT professionals with a strong fintech background, including UX/UI skills. This is crucial for developing and maintaining platforms and applications to improve the customers’ experience when they do their financial transactions.

5. Developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Businesses are taking advantage of AI and RPA applications to automate repetitive tasks, produce accurate results, and increase efficiencies in cost, operations, and productivity. As such, there is a great demand for qualified IT professionals that have the expertise, understanding, and abilities to deploy RPA and AI. Having this skill will help future-proof your profession to withstand any shifts in market trends.

6. DevOps capabilities

DevOps pertains to the set of processes and tools in combining software development (dev) and IT operations (ops). DevOps specialists should have the expertise to ensure a more dependable and more efficient process for designing, evaluating, and delivering software systems. The end result is to shorten the lifecycle of system and product development. You must be innovative in solving problems for the quick and continuous delivery of IT products and services to the market.

7. Blockchain

Cryptocurrency relies on blockchain technology to process sensitive data securely. IT specialists in this field are in-demand, with trends suggesting that the blockchain market will continue to grow for the next three years. Having skills in blockchain technology can lead to income-generating opportunities whilst elevating your IT capabilities.

8. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

IT professionals skilled in VR and AR can apply this in research and training programs for various industries such as healthcare, aviation, automotive, travel, advertising, gaming, and retail, among others. As technology continues to evolve, more companies will explore the benefits of VR and AR to their business and will need the expertise of IT specialists in this field.

9. Cybersecurity

Having cybersecurity skills is a valued asset among IT professionals. Businesses are stepping up their network and data security as cyber threats have become more frequent and more complex. Part of their strategy includes enlisting the help of IT experts qualified to spot and address security issues and provide improvements for further protection. Cybersecurity and information security analysts as well as network and systems engineers are in high demand among major corporations.

10. IT-related soft skills

Whilst tech skills are definitely needed, having soft skills are just as important. Here are several examples of soft skills that will give you an advantage in catching the attention of employers and recruitment process outsourcing companies in Vietnam.

• Communication and active listening
• Project management
• Problem solving
• Creative conceptualising
• Critical thinking
• Leadership and teamwork
• Time management

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Sharpen your IT skills and put them to good use. The Talent Consultants, a top headhunter agency in Vietnam, can connect you to various multinational businesses who are in need of highly skilled IT talent. Explore your employment options in the IT industry by checking out our job vacancies page or submit your CV here.

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