The technology market is heated and undergoes rapid transformation, candidates need to be constantly updated on recent technologies, languages, and practices. As for recruiters, they need to have a holistic view of this universe to be successful in recruitment processes in the area.
In the current scenario, it is necessary to deal with approaches from companies all around the world - there is no boundaries when looking for a technology professional, in many vacancies the salaries paid are in dollars or euros even in different continents, and this increases the salary dispute between competitors, bringing provocation to consultants and power to candidates.
Therefore, it is not difficult to notice that this sector has some particularities, check it out:
- Companies are more likely to hire profilers with strong interpersonal skills in management and communication, who are interested in constant learning.
- Professionals who show more stability in their latest experiences get more attention from companies.
- When hiring at management level or above, the recruitment focusses shifts from the technical profile to candidates with skills involving leadership and people retention.
- The challenge intensifies when specific and very technical vacancies arise, the volume of professionals available in the market can fall excessively.
- Agility is the key, in a dynamic and innovative market, the movements between companies and candidates are fast and even in the face of this challenge, identifying profiles that follow this volatility will leave you one step ahead.
An important reminder, always try to understand, in detail, a candidate's true motivation behind their interest in a new job opportunity. This can give you an advantage in the recruitment process. Tech candidates are scarce and for their retention, attractive packages may not be enough.
