Most IT recruiters (75%) think IT candidates armed with further qualifications are more likely to get a job, a new survey from The IT Job Board claims.

The survey also shows that 84% of IT professionals think such qualifications will boost their employment chances and 87% think resourcing professionals seek such qualifications when hiring.

The most valued IT qualifications for IT professionals were Microsoft (MCSE, MCSA and MCT) CCNA and CCNP, Prince2 Certification along with the ITIL Certification.

Alex Farrell, managing director of The IT Job Board, says: “It is clear to see that both recruiters and candidates value certifications, and the fact that these can have a huge impact on peoples’ IT job opportunities

She added: “During difficult times, when employment is harder to come by and the competition is fierce, holding additional IT certifications could be vital.”