For those in the field, how is the job market for Web Developers? How has the recession affected the industry, and how will outsourcing affect the future?

I’ve been self-educating on .Net (C# + VB) via video tutorials and I think it’s something I can be great at. It’s definitely something I’m interested in. I’d like to get into the field but I’m deeply worried about the stability of IT jobs.

IT jobs will always be there. No matter how much outsourcing happens. The technologies you are talking about are pretty good and you will be able to get some good jobs.

While you are working on them also try learning the development for mobile tools. Thier is a huge market for mobile apps and with Google Android and Apple SDK you can create a lot of apps and sell them online.. Its quiet a revenue and very full filling.

Just a suggestion. Also please please please remember its not only important to know the tools but also the business. So dont neglect your knowledge of any business where you have worked earlier and highlight the fact that you have good understanding of the business behind the technology. Its this knowledge which will make you indespensible and an asset to the company. ( you will keep your job) also when you are on the job make it a point to understand the business and always think how you can better it.

Cheers,
Perso

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