Modis Announces Top 12 Cities to Find an IT Job in 2012

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., As the economy continues through its recovery and corporate earnings show signs of improvement, companies across North America are reinvesting in IT projects that had been put on hold during the recession. Modis, a leading provider of information technology staffing, has identified a list of the top 12 cities to find IT jobs today, with Houston taking the top spot on the list for the second year in a row. The rankings are based on internal data from Modis' branch network across the U.S. and Canada. The list shows the cities with highest potential for IT job growth in the coming year based on the volume of job openings over the past six months, as well as general assessment of the overall economic environment in each market. Houston, TX topped the list due to the growing demand for IT support in healthcare as well as oil and gas, two of the city's main industries. In addition, Houston is the fourth largest city in the U.S. and has an unemployment rate below the national average, helping to attract new talent from other parts of the country. The skills most in demand in the metro area include network engineers, project managers, business analysts, and Java and .NET developers. Toronto, ON came in second on the list, in part due to its position as the fourth largest IT market in North America. Home to many Fortune 500 companies, it is also the third largest financial center in North America next to New York and Chicago.  Fittingly, the top industries hiring in this city are financial services, government, and systems integrators and consulting services. Project management, Java development, and SAP or CRM experience are the skills most in demand. Third place on the list is Orlando, FL, where a number of factors are at play, including the new "Medical City" initiative, which is driving demand for healthcare IT jobs. In addition, the increased networking needs of companies across industries are boosting demand for telecommunications professionals.  Orlando-area employers are most in search of IT helpdesk specialists, network administrators and software engineers today. The full list of the "Top 12 Cities to Find an IT Job in 2012" is:

1. Houston, TX
2. Toronto, ON
3. Orlando, FL
4. San Francisco, CA
5. Minneapolis, MN
6. McLean, VA
7. Walnut Creek, CA
8. Detroit, MI
9. Jacksonville, FL
10. New York, NY
11. Denver, CO
12. Boston, MA

"A strong, up-to-date IT infrastructure is crucial to businesses, and so with increased confidence in the economy, many companies are reinvesting in IT initiatives, beginning with talent," said Jack Cullen, president of Modis. "Given the geographical spread of cities on this list as well as the breadth of skills needed, there is opportunity across North America for IT professionals who are looking to get ahead and further their careers." About Modis Modis is a global provider of information technology staffing services and the second largest in North America. As the most dynamic IT recruitment specialists in the world, Modis connects leading companies in virtually every industry with top IT professionals for both temporary and permanent assignments. With keen industry insight, tenacity and unmatched depth of expertise, Modis understands the world of IT and the people who practice it. It is this understanding that empowers Modis to help both clients and candidates make exceptional connections in today's complex world of technology. Modis is a true powerhouse in the field of IT staffing, offering the most expansive talent base, branch network and global reach available in today's workforce. 13 Feb 2012