"According to the latest revised BLS data, the IT job market shrank by 9,600 jobs year to date. At the same time, the BLS reports there are more than 200,000 open IT positions. Add to this dour analysis reports of mass layoffs at the top of the tech chain -- as announced by , , and -- and one may be forgiven for assuming the worst."
"There is a bright side "Our data shows the positions available will be in SMBs versus larger enterprises, as they prepare for the implementation of the approved federal budget and tariffs," Janulaitis noted. "Perhaps that is a good omen for long-term IT job market growth. Historically, over 50% of all IT jobs have been created by small to medium businesses.""
BLS data shows the IT job market shrank by 9,600 jobs year-to-date while more than 200,000 IT positions remain open. Major tech vendors have announced mass layoffs, and federal cuts and freezes have stalled many IT contracts. Small and medium businesses are expected to account for a growing share of available IT positions as they prepare for federal budget implementation and tariffs; historically over 50% of IT jobs originate in SMBs. Most unfilled roles relate to AI, large language models, blockchain, and omni-commerce. AI is automating customer service and monitoring, altering demand for developer roles and elevating skills in AI, creativity, and business acumen.
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