The war for technology talent is getting fiercer, with software and technology becoming mission-critical for businesses throughout the economy. It’s no longer just tech companies competing against one another for candidates; other industries have jumped into the fray and are winning a larger share of tech talent.
How to Attract Top Tech Talent
An analysis of Glassdoor data sheds light on three factors candidates care about most.
November 03, 2021
Summary.
Labor markets are tight for many types of workers, but that’s especially true for employees with technical skills. Demand for these workers by non-tech companies has increased even as tech giants like Facebook and Amazon seek to hire thousands of them. To fill these roles at a time when highly-skilled people have many opportunities, seek to broaden the funnel of potential candidates by thinking harder about what skills are truly essential (and which are trainable), and by making your company more appealing to potential workers.
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