Professionals with computer networking and information technology (IT) experience on their resumes may want to head to New York City, where social media giant Facebook said it would be hiring thousands of new workers next year. The company, which is also gearing up to become public, said it wants to build a large engineering presence outside its West Coast office in order to keep up with its rapid growth. New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg said the city continues to make investments in the emerging tech field. "The growth in the tech sector is creating jobs and further diversifying our economy. That’s why we are invested in expanding our engineering workforce by building a new applied sciences school in the city," Bloomberg noted. "We want to do everything we can to make sure that Facebook can grow here, and that the next Facebook will be founded here." According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for computer software engineers and programmers are expected to grow faster than all other occupations through the end of the decade, and will be best for candidates with an advanced degree on their resume. |