Current and future entry-level IT workforce needs in organizations

The IS discipline is under scrutiny. Most IS academic programs are struggling to reverse recent declining enrollment trends. At the same time, the nature of entry-level IS positions is changing. Thirteen IS executives were interviewed to learn their views on the state of the entry-level IS job market and what skills today's IS graduates lack most. Findings indicate programming skills are still needed, and project management skills are both highly desired and lacking. Other soft skills, such as communications skills, business knowledge, and leadership skills are also desired and, like project management, projected to increase in importance.