What Drives Tech Pros to New Jobs?

What drives tech professionals to new jobs – IT career mobility insights

There has never been a better time to be a skilled worker in the tech field. A high number of job openings and low amount of available talent has created a frenzy of demand, and competition, for hiring IT professionals. This is a problem for employers, with hiring and retaining staff being a top challenge … Read more

The State of IT Employment in Philadelphia

IT employment market in Philadelphia — technology staffing trends and workforce data for the Philadelphia metro area

With our recent expansion to the Philadelphia market, we’re excited to see things hopping over here in the City of Brotherly Love. In order to better understand the challenges local organizations are facing when hiring tech professionals, we make a point to keep a finger on the pulse of the area’s IT scene. Here are … Read more

Hiring for the Evolving IT Role: From Tech Support to Business Partner

Hiring for the evolving IT role — how technology shifts are reshaping tech job requirements and recruiting strategies

Fierce demand for top IT talent is forcing many organizations into a mad dash to extend job offers the moment they set eyes on the perfect fit. These companies have goals to meet, they are motivated by urgency, and the sooner they can fill empty positions the better. This doesn’t mean they’re not smart about … Read more

The Secret to Optimizing Your Hiring Process in a Candidate Market

Optimizing the hiring process — KORE1 staffing methodology for faster and more accurate placements

In the current market, where demand for IT professionals is high, candidates are often interviewing at more than one company simultaneously. It stands to reason that the companies with the shortest and most efficient hiring process have the highest chance of securing the best candidates. If your company is feeling the pressure of this heightened … Read more

Year of the 5K: How Employers Can Avoid the #1 Salary Negotiation Mistake

It’s no secret that the IT market is booming. Demand for top tech talent is sustaining its upward trajectory, especially in Southern California. Given the demand, it’s far from uncommon for candidates to receive 2-3 job offers at the same time. Though you want to avoid hiring purely money-motivated candidates, you can’t ignore the fact … Read more

Overcoming the IT Skills Gap

Overcoming the IT skills gap — strategies for sourcing qualified tech talent in a competitive market

In recent posts, we’ve discussed the skyrocketing demand for talented high-tech professionals, especially in Southern California. Unemployment continues to decrease, which surely means that many of the open positions out there are getting filled. Employers are winning top talent to their team with a careful balance of competitive IT salaries, outstanding growth opportunities, and a … Read more