We often notice two distinct types of people in our searches for the right IT candidates. The first are candidates who are uncomfortable talking about money, so they don’t. The others are overly confident about how much they think they’re worth and hastily skip ahead to salary negotiation without much forethought or preparation. Either way, it’s a mistake waiting to happen. Here’s our two cents about tactics for negotiating salary in your next IT job.
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What Should the Southern California Tech Industry Expect in 2016?
We know our IT staffing services are only helpful to you if we actually stay on top of the trends that are affecting you. That’s why keep our finger on the pulse of the Southern California tech industry, constantly striving to deepen our IT expertise and broaden our network of key industry players.
With this in mind, here’s what we’re expecting now that 2016 is in full swing.
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
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
Is Compensation Enough to Retain Top IT Talent?
We’ve established that the salary conversation is essential when attracting and retaining top IT talent. But figuring out how much to pay tech professionals is just a fraction of the big picture. Even if you’ve done thorough research, using resources like our Southern California IT Salary Guide, to ensure your compensation packages meet or even … Read more
How Much Should You Be Paying Your IT Employees?
In an industry that’s equal parts “who you know” and “who knows you,” any conversation which raises the question “how much should you pay an IT professional” can often run the risk of being a little awkward. In the Southern California tech field, that’s often the case: Many of us are well networked, and we … Read more