The article is devoted to the distinctive characteristics of work with personnel in the IT sphere. The main task facing the authors was to analyze the positions and assess the attractiveness of the IT sphere in the labor market. The article presents the results of research on the level of wages in the IT industry. It also discusses the pros and cons of working in this area, as well as the main team management techniques - Scrum, Kanban and Burnout Diagram. The article analyzes the competitive advantage of the IT sphere relative to other areas of activity. The main features of the search and selection of IT specialists are revealed.