Cyber security professionals and IT project managers are among the skilled professionals that will be in high demand in Singapore, according to Hays Singapore’s quarterly outlook for the Singapore job market.
The report says many Singapore companies are looking for talent with security skills to drive areas such as data protection. The are also looking for people that possess the ability to manage projects that combine technology and business change processes.
Front office application developers, professionals with the ability to translate business requirements into technical implementation, will also be highly sought after.
Overall, recruitment in the quarter ahead will remain steady despite worries about an economic slowdown. Employers are looking for managers who can better execute their business strategies and expand sales channels.
“The other new trend we have seen is that companies are increasingly moving staff across from other functions to fulfil roles that are in high demand as an interim solution to fill the vacancies. Companies have also stepped up on training and development to improve skills of existing staff,” notes Roeder.