How much does it really cost to staff an office of technical professionals? A good number of human resource and recruitment experts will speak to you regarding agency fees, marketing, and campaign costs. However, is that it? The majority of companies undervalue the role of outside resource providers while they’re looking to cut costs, which frequently leads to poor decisions…
With the concentration of tech talent in the San Francisco bay area and Silicon Valley, you might question why any company that relies on engineering and technical staffing would locate anywhere else, but companies like Voices.com (London, Ontario), SendGrid (Boulder), and Tailwinds (Oklahoma City) have proven that tech startups can find success outside of Silicon Valley. In the April 6th,…
If your job postings are not attracting the right candidates, it may be time for a different approach. An effective job posting is meant to attract qualified candidates; it is not intended to describe every detail of the job or every benefit included in the compensation package. [See the video blog version below] I suggest having (2) versions of your…
According to Heraclitus, an ancient Greek philosopher, “change is the only constant”. This is true in life, but it is particularly true in tech. Tech is constantly evolving and pushing forward, and Technical staffing requires more than simply staying on top of current tech trends and understanding industry best practices. It is often necessary to understand where technology is going…
As the competition for engineering and technical staffing heats up, many employers are looking out of state to find their next engineer or technical new hire. Here in Denver there always seems to be a shortage of good software-related resources (like most large cities in the US), but luckily there are many that would like to move here to enjoy…
Boutique Search Firms vs. National Chains. What you need to know is right here! Anytime I talk with a new client that is seeking engineers or technical staffing help, the conversation inevitably touches on their prior experiences with other recruiters. Usually, I’ll ask a simple question like “are you using any other recruiters to conduct this search?” and wait for…
If you are on the hunt to find good engineers, we got you covered! IT and engineering staffing can get tricky for some job functions. Take software engineering for example; where most major cities have an unmet demand of 300 or more quality engineers at any given time. In this week’s blog post I’ll cover some tips for finding well-qualified technical…