It’s no secret that companies are struggling to find the tech pros they need to fill all of their vacant positions. Currently, the national unemployment rate among IT professionals reached 2.5 percent during the first quarter of 2017, showing exactly how few qualified individuals are actually seeking new employment opportunities.
The truth is there are talented people out there; they’re just working at other jobs. And those who are currently looking for new opportunities might not have the skills or experience you are looking for, leaving you short on qualified applicants.
However, it’s also possible the right candidates simply aren’t finding your job openings or that the information provided isn’t connecting in the right way. If your recruitment methods aren’t getting the information out to the right people, then the number of available candidates is irrelevant. To help you locate the right professionals for your job opening, here are some tips for managing the process in this highly competitive market.
Focus on High Priority Needs
If your job posting looks like a laundry list of requirements, then it’s possible candidates are screening themselves out of contention because they don’t possess every skill listed as a must-have. Instead of including everything you hope a person may have, scale the skills requirements down to only high priority competencies. This makes it easier to connect with job seekers who have those core skills and limits the chance of a person removing themselves from being a potential candidate because they think they aren’t qualified.
Keep your vacancy announcement concise by including only what you absolutely must find as this increases your chance of getting high-quality applicants that can fill skill gaps and perform key tasks. In most cases, talented candidates will bring additional skills with them, checking off many of the other boxes you would like to see anyway.
Use New Recruitment Tools
It wasn’t long ago when you could just post an opening on the company website and get all of the applicants you need. However, this approach isn’t as effective in an economy where IT professionals aren’t struggling to find opportunities. Even using large national job boards might not connect you with the right potential employees, as they aren’t as popular as they once were among job seekers.
Now, you need to cast a wider net if you want to reach top talent. This means using tools like social media to get the word out about openings, posting on industry specific job boards, and working with professional staffing firms to get access to the right job seekers.
Are you looking for IT talent?
The wider you cast your net, the more likely you’ll find the ideal candidate for your job. If you’re seeking top talent, the team at Resolution Technologies can help you connect with job seekers throughout the area. Contact us to discuss your specific job today and see how our services can work for you.
