CIOs look to non-technical graduates to fill IT roles
John Gillard, Graduate Programme Manager, Technology Services, Capgemini comments on a new report highlighting the shortfall of technology graduates.
14 July 2008
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A recent Association of Graduate Recruiters Summer Review revealed that IT roles accounted for only 9% of all graduate vacancies for some of the largest companies in the world.
The report has led to recommendations for graduate recruiters to target non-technical staff to fill the gap.
John agrees with this recommendation. “Over the last couple of years, Capgemini has struggled to find sufficient graduates with the right combination of IT and consulting skills purely from the IT graduate pool. This is not because of a falling calibre in IT graduates, rather the overall impact of the falling numbers of graduates finishing with an IT degree.”
“This has led us to look for graduates from all degree disciplines. We are looking for people who want to be business consultants with a passion for technology, and want to work in close partnership with our customers.” John concluded.
To read the rest of the article at ITWeek.com, click here.
Related links:
- Capgemini is profiled in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers.
- Rick Freeman talks to the Recruitment Times on issues facing HR Directors in the UK market.
- Visit the Capgemini Consulting Blog & the Technology Consulting Blog highlighting the typical life of a consultant.
