We have posted in past blogs the different challenges that exist when seeking full-time or contract talent in a competitive, or less than competitive, environment. In our experience, the market for data integration professionals has become decidedly more competitive. From our position, client demand has risen sometimes delaying data and business integration projects that could simply be delayed no longer. Also, the financial positions of many organizations have gotten better and many are seeking resources for 2015 projects.
So what can hiring managers do to ensure they get, and keep, the talent they need?
As you’re planning your initiatives for 2015, remember, the holidays are a great time to interview candidates, and for candidates to search for opportunities. The weeks of Christmas and New Year’s offer expanded scheduling flexibility for phone and face to face interviews. If you're planning a software purchase, upgrade, or implementation don't wait for 2015, in some cases there maybe valuable incentives offered if you act now!