Study: IT contract jobs are up in USA

The number of technology contract jobs nationwide grew by more than 4 percent in the second quarter, continuing the upward trend that started in the fourth quarter of 2008.

Corp-Corp., an online information technology consulting marketplace, conducted the study from March 1 through June 30 by analyzing over 150,000 IT jobs posted by over 750 companies across the U.S.

“One of the best arguments for the longevity of the current economic rebound is temporary hiring,” said Prabakaran Murugaiah, CEO of Corp-Corp.com. “Many companies that cut back to bare bones staff during the worst of the recession are now beginning to hire contract workers.”