About a week ago we re-posted a 2009 article entitled “Valuable Relationships in Tough Times”. While the information remains relevant in 2010, the supply and demand equation for highly skilled technology talent is “resulting in a smaller pool of qualified labor” according to the September issue of The DICE Report.
Our 2009 article focused on the value that a solid recruiting partnership brings during weak economic times through the methodical processes used to identify stronger candidates from among the flood of technology workers who find themselves in search of work. However with 2010 nearly gone, the pendulum of hiring activity is beginning to swing in the direction of a tightening tech labor market, making top talent harder to find, and tougher yet to win over.
Most likely, the professional you really need on your team will require a compelling reason to join your project or staff. This is because they are currently employed, have an active pipeline of opportunities because their skills are in demand, or simply because they are waiting on the recovery curve to steepen. This is why relationship building versus resume-database building makes Remedi a more powerful recruiting advocate for companies who need top talent to compete.
Don’t get me wrong, we have an impressive database of well screened, highly qualified talent. But more importantly for our clients, candidates, and consultants, we invest significant time to discover what makes the data integration marketplace tick, and in the process enjoy strong relationships with our candidates and consultants. In many cases these relationships are in place long before an interview or offer is on the horizon. And, our candidates and consultants trust our knowledge of the data integration market when presented with competing opportunities.
The bottom line is that leveraging our Rolodex of relationships with hard to find Integration talent, along with our knowledge of today’s employment market, can make the difference between landing the All-Star you need in order to win, and having to settle for less than your first choice. And that’s better for your company’s bottom line.
