Despite the gloomy economy and a global shift in some traditional job functions, there are plenty of IT jobs to be had if one knows how and where to look.

So says Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO of CompTIA, in a Computerworld Q&A this week.

Thibodeaux, a longtime leader within the technical fraternity, highlights mismatched skill sets as a prime reason so many unemployed IT technicians are being prevented from filling otherwise appealing job openings.

“An IT career requires a lifelong commitment to continuing education and training,” Thibodeaux says, noting those who don’t keep up with the latest trends such as cloud computing and social media “are most often the ones who struggle to stay employed.”

Thibodeaux, who divulges his own helpful checklist for fellow “techies” in need of a career jumpstart, said keeping technical skills current isn’t just on the individual these days. Smart businesses are the ones investing in their employees regardless of the economic climate.

To read the entire Computerworld article, visit http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/359557/Career_Watch_The_IT_jobs_outlook?taxonomyId=56.