NoNovice.com Finds High Demand for C and Java Developers

Jan. 14, 2011 - PRLog -- Current hiring trends show that C and Java rank among the top technical skills desired by technical employers.  A recent study, powered by NoNovice.com’s Technical Skills Analyzer technology, finds that although C has a history dating back nearly 40 years, the programming language shows incredible resilience and relevance in the 2011 job market.  A large number of technical job postings require at least some experience with the C programming language.

Interestingly, the analysis also finds that C development skills are not limited to the computer science realm.  The popularity spans numerous technical disciplines, including electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, and mechanical engineering, where embedded systems and integrated processes require C programming knowledge and experience.  This trend suggests that C development skills will continue to be a strong foundation for success in the technology job market, regardless of one's specific industry or discipline.

Hiring trends also indicate a very strong demand for Java development skills.  Many enterprise software applications, servers, and business systems rely on Java-based technologies.  Consequently, employers place an extremely high value on Java skills that can keep their businesses in operation.  Also, the growing popularity of Android mobile devices, whose applications are primarily written in Java, will continue to drive demand.

Overall, NoNovice.com's analysis suggests that the most valuable job candidates will have a foundation in C programming, along with practical experience in Java.  Job seekers who develop those skills and emphasize those traits will greatly improve their chance of success in the current technical job market.

About Technical Skills Analyzer
The Technical Skills Analyzer is based on NoNovice.com’s Industry Buzzwords technology, which performs a detailed scan of the entire NoNovice.com job database, using a proprietary algorithm to analyze over 33,000 technical terms to find the most relevant job skills desired by each technical industry.  The results allow job seekers to improve their resumes and become more visible to potential employers.  For more information, and to find more of the best job skills for experienced engineers, visit http://www.nonovice.com/skills.aspx

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