In 2002, there were 1 billion mobile subscriptions worldwide, by the end of 2008, there were 4.1B subscribers, and 5B by the end of 2010. The mobile technology “craze” has quickly become the way the tsunami hit. Mobile Technology is a global procurement and reference resource providing a one-stop-shop for professionals and decision makers within the mobile and cellular communications industry.
Mobile is becoming a significant part of life around the world. People are not only reliant on mobile phones now but they are constantly finding new ways to use them to enhance their daily lives; whether to improve their productivity at work or simply ordering their groceries. This technological growth is comparable to the popularity of the internet in its early years and is continuing at a quickening pace.
As perhaps one of the first graduates of 'the mobile generation', who have grown up with mobile phones and use them as our primary means of communication, it is exciting to be right at the cutting edge of development in an industry that is in an evolutionary phase. It is a particularly exciting time for app developers, with more device functionality appearing every week such as GPS, video conferencing and audio streams in mobile format. This has empowered developers to create more diverse apps, which are applicable and relevant in all walks of life.
The current competition for jobs is tough because there are so many people looking for work. Employers are able to place high demands on applicants and select only those with a broad range of skills and previous experience. In the developer world, where once you could specialize in just a single language such as HTML or JavaScript; you now need to have mastered several different languages and have years of work experience to interest the top employers.
As the mobile telecom providers struggle to keep up with the ever-growing demand, the majority are expanding operations. Expanding operations means a need for new employees in all roles in the telecommunications sector. Customer service experts are needed to handle new sign ups, technicians to handle technical support calls will likely be at the forefront of the hiring, but there will undoubtedly be a need for backend specialists that keep these important communication systems running and functioning properly.
Many expatriates that have a background in cell phones or mobile telecommunications technology will have an overwhelming amount of career opportunities, especially those from areas that are the most technologically advanced countries. Applying direct is certainly an option, but recruiters that specialize in telecommunications will have access to the positions not yet publically posted and may be the more beneficial avenue to explore.
