If you are a looking for employment in the IT profession, then it might be worth considering the Dallas technology jobs market.  While Colorado Springs has a stable technology sector, it looks like Dallas is in better shape than most other areas.  Even after experiencing a slight lull in activity last month, industry analysts are very optimistic about the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 

It is hard to know whether this trend will continue throughout the rest of the year, but according to the Wavelength Tech Job Index, the first 4 months of 2011 put Dallas an Austin on top.  Austin ranked number one in IT job growth, and the Dallas technology jobs market ranked fourth, beating out Chicago, New York, LA and San Francisco.   According to the survey’s commentators, “there is clearly a tech-job renaissance happening in the heart of Texas.”

If you consider the primary industries in the area, it is no surprise that the Dallas technology jobs market would be flourishing.  Their largest companies are in the banking, energy, transportation and telecommunications sectors, and several computer technology firms are also located here.  Despite being hard-hit when the tech bubble popped in 2000 and shrinking by 29.6 percent for several years afterward, the Dallas technology jobs market has been buoyed by the region’s growing telecom and IT industry. 

Telecommunications is such a big part of the Dallas economy that there is actually an area of the city that has been renamed “Telcom Corridor” by locals.  And this growth is not just fueled by start-ups.  In terms of sheer numbers, Dallas is second only to New York City and Houston in terms of the number of locally headquartered Fortune 500 companies.  As a result, the Dallas technology jobs market includes top positions at companies like Ericcson, Cisco and Texas Instruments.  IT job seekers in the region are aware of this, and compete with one another to get into these firms. 

If you think the Dallas technology jobs market is worth more than a cursory glance, then don’t try to tackle it on your own. The most coveted jobs are not usually listed on CareerBuilder.  You will need to work with a Dallas technical recruiter if you want to know about the best opportunities. For a better shot at breaking into this vibrant job market, read “What’s the Latest on the Dallas Technology Jobs Market?” or contact a Dallas technical recruiter.