Looking to hire top tech talent in 2023? Check out our comprehensive guide to technical recruiting for expert tips and strategies
With the right tools and approach in place, you can make hiring faster and more cost-effective. Knowing how to ensure you get value for money from each candidate shortlisted will save hours of precious time. In this guide, we provide practical advice on how to do just that.
The war for tech talent is even more intense than you thought (Harvey Nash / KPMG CIO Survey).
The prognosis is grim.
In the US for instance, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports according to this Tech Crunch article: there were 1.4 million unfilled Computer Science jobs at the end of 2020; by 2026 there will be a 1.2 million-person deficit in the United States when it comes to engineering positions. The demand for tech talent would continue to grow rapidly, yet the supply of skilled workers remains stuck at a meager 400,000 graduates per year.
The result: employers are forced to compete against one another for the best talent and offer higher salaries, better benefits, and career growth opportunities.
For some companies this is enough to get the cream of the crop on board; for others, it isn’t.
Which begs the question: what’s the secret to hiring tech talent?
‘Spray and pray’ – posting job ads on job boards, social media, and professional networks isn’t enough anymore.
Feeling like an overworked recruiter, struggling to identify the best developers for your company; all while juggling competing priorities?
You aren’t alone.
The good news is, there are always new methods to find the right people for your company.
In this technical recruiting guide, you’ll learn: