The survey revealed that the number of IT directors predicting job cuts is now at its lowest level in the past five years.
The survey also found that only 25% of IT directors expect to make budget cuts in 2013, down from 36% last year.
Meanwhile, 48% of IT directors expect their departmental budget to increase in 2013, up from 39% last year
Michael Bennett, director, ReThink Recruitment, says: "Confidence about what 2013 holds in store has spread throughout IT departments.
"Factors that tended to make IT directors cautious last year, such as the possible 'Grexit' [Greek exit] from the Eurozone, have subsided. Businesses are now hoping to bring years of IT job cuts or headcount freezes to a close and are ready to invest in their IT departments again."
"Expected IT department job cuts had been disappointingly high up until now. The big dip suggests optimism is moving beyond isolated pockets, such as the retail or banking sectors, or where companies were investing in mobile or customer app technologies."
But research out today by charity the Prince's Trust has found a lack of computer skills could be damaging the career chances of young people.
More than one in 10 young people do not think their computer skills are good enough to use in the job they want, the Prince's Trust said.
The findings come after popstar Will.i.am last year donated £500,000 to the charity to boost the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths.
Will.i.am said: "Inspiring young people through science and technology is a powerful tool and I am proud to see my donation to the Prince's Trust being put into action to help engage disadvantaged youth who would not otherwise have access to technology and science education.
"These workshops are an amazing way to engage disadvantaged youngsters who don't have this sort of access to technology and science otherwise."
The Prince's Trust research was based on interviews with 1,378 British 15-to-25-year-olds, including 265 'Neets' - those not in education, employment or training.
One in 10 unemployed young people cannot send their CV online, while a quarter say they "dread" filling in online job applications, the survey found.
A tenth of Neets said they were embarrassed by their lack of computer skills, and 17% admitted they do not apply for jobs that require basic computer skills.
