14 DAY TRIAL // Companies are always looking for Linux talents and 2015 is following the same rising trend. The Linux job market is now opened to people who have Linux in their background more than ever, so this is a good time to get some form of training in this regard.
People who speak Linux always had an edge in the job market, and the fact that the hardware and software business is growing exponentially only means that more people with this kind of skills are needed. Proof of that is the latest 2015 Linux Jobs Report, which is a survey made among hiring managers (1,010) and Linux professionals (3,446). It's an overview of the Linux job market from the perspective of the ones doing the hiring.
This report is provided on an annual basis by the Linux Foundation and seeks to inform the industry about the latest Linux job trends. The report is put together, for the fourth year in a row, by Dice, which is a career site for technology and engineering professionals.
What are the conclusions of the report?
As you would expect, managers are definitely going to bring Linux talent into their companies. In fact, more than 97% of the managers that were asked have said they need to hire people with all sorts of Linux skills. Also, it looks like OpenStack and CloudStack are also shaping up the job market and are creating jobs that require specific Linux training.
"Demand for Linux talent continues apace, and it’s becoming more important for employers to be able to verify candidates have the skillsets they need. Formal training and certifications are a key way of identifying qualified talent, and as more people join the Linux community, it will be increasingly necessary for professionals to show they stand out in the crowd," said Jim Zemlin, executive director at The Linux Foundation.
The survey was completed with the help of more than 1000 respondents, 66.9% from North America, 13.3% in Europe, 6% in Asia, 3.8% in South America, 1.9% in Africa, and 2% in Mexico and Central America.