Global recruitment specialist Hays has released its quarterly report into recruitment trends for the April – June 2012 quarter.

 

The report found that ongoing demand to finish major projects is generating candidate shortages in the market, with demand for Java developers, particularly within Enterprise elvel web application, is rapidity growing.

 

A number of large projects such as ERP and CRM are also creating demand for programmers and developers.

 

Multi-skilled candidates are in the highest demand, with those with skills in Microsoft Windows, Exchange, VMware and Citrix experiencing the strongest demand.

 

The public sector is experiencing demand for developers with Java, SQL Server and other database and reporting skills.

 

“Demand is also high for Business Analysts for process improvement recommendations as well as business case documentation, which needs to be completed by the end of financial year. There is also a continuing focus on cost efficiency and business improvement,” the report found.

 

The private sector report can be found here

 

The public sector report can be found here