Nowadays, the unemployment rate in IT industry is declining and has increased opportunities for innovations and bright future prospects. In a recent research, it has been found that over 3.5 million people in the United States are employed in the IT industry and jobs related to computers make up five of twenty fastest growing occupations in the US. This article explores the different IT skills a prospect must possess in order to be part of the IT industry. The skills are- knowledge of coding, knowledge of search engine optimization, knowledge of social media, understand user experience, ability to work in a team, quick learning capability and a good researcher. Read more at: http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/itmanagement/7-skills-that-can-help-you-break-into-the-it-industry-74352