Despite the fact that unemployment is hovering close to 10%, many employers, particularly those in the technology space, have open requisitions that they have not filled. The lion's share of these state that the inability to find qualified candidates is the main reason that the positions are still open. How is this possible?

Well, it is. Most of the premier technology companies have stiff standards regarding experience, education, and credentials for the candidates they want to hire. The fact is, these companies have not been able to find these qualified candidates here, so many of them have gone overseas to places like India, China, and South Korea to recruit their best and brightest to come to the U.S. through a company-sponsored work visa.

Like it or not, that's been happening for the past decade or so, with a large uptick over the last few years. If you would like to have access to these opportunities, it is important to gain experience, training, and certifications now in emerging segments within the tech sector. So here are a few things to keep in mind and to help you build your brand.