By Gillian Seely

According to a Boston Globe article, the results of a recent Massachussetts Innovation & Technology Exchange hiring survey show that things are looking up in the digital, online, and technology spaces.

The Globe report details the survey’s optimism, saying on average, respondents will be looking to hire six new people per company, with one company (Boston-based CSN Stores) planning to hire 50 or more.  The most sought-after positions will be in the areas of Web development, creative & marketing, account services, design, and IT.

The survey results show that 95 percent of respondents will be hiring for jobs that require a BA or BS, while 81 percent are looking for advanced degrees.  77 percent will be hiring both.  Students and recent graduates will be happy to know that 81 percent of respondents will be offering college internships, and 76 percent of these will be paid.

Ending 2009 on an optimistic note- Happy New Year, job-seekers!

(“Good news from the HR office: Digital media and marketing gigs may be more plentiful in 2010”, Scott Kirsner, Globe Staff / Dec 17, 2009)