The end of the year is sometimes seen as an ideal time to find a new job. You pick up your year-end bonus, enjoy the holiday parties, and then plot your exit for something new.

This year, the odds of success in the job hunt appear to be improving for IT professionals with certain skills.

The economy added 321,000 jobs overall in November — and IT hiring was part of the upswing.

David Foote, the CEO of Foote Associates, an IT labor analyst and research firm, said the number of new IT jobs stood at 17,300 in November, compared to 12,900 in October. Similarly, Janco Associates, a consulting firm that tracks IT hiring, reported a gain of 12,700 IT jobs in November, compared to 6,900 in October.

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