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“While many factors will impact the starting salary for any given role, including competition, location, corporate culture, and budgets, there are certain things you can look for to make sure you land the talent you want. Here are 15 jobs expected to be in high demand for 2024, the skills and experience you should look for when hiring, and the salary ranges you’ll want to pay to stay competitive in the marketplace — ranked by average pay.”

You're unable to hire and keep tech talent? The problem could be you... Even though the tech market has taken a big hit this past year, IT specialists are still highly sought after in the job market. Keeping top tech talent is a big challenge for many companies, so please don't feel alone in this struggle. 💙 So, how to hold onto them? It's easier said than done, but this week I'll share some tips from my perspective as a developer-turned-recruiter... We'll explore different factors that can make or break your retention strategy, starting with a fundamental one. ⬇️ • Competitive compensation Yes, money is still an important part of why people work.. haha 😉 Offering a competitive pay is essential. Offering below market salaries, especially when it comes to top talent, is a gamble that might leave you empty handed or with less skilled individuals. Wondering how to determine an attractive salary? You're in luck! We're in the process of creating a developer salary benchmark to provide some insights. Stay tuned for that! See you tomorrow 👉

🌟 Dive into the latest software job trends and discover the highest paying salaries in our newest blog post! This insightful read is packed with valuable information to help navigate your career path in the ever-evolving tech industry. Don't miss out—click the link below to stay ahead of the curve and join the conversation! 💻 #MotionRecruitment #SoftwareJobs #CareerInsights #JobTrends https://hubs.la/Q02v4cpX0

It's understandable that many UK businesses are desperate to fill roles. Latest figures show it's as high as 46% of businesses who simply can't find staff, but that doesn't mean you should just hire anyone who walks in the door. It was staggering to read that only 26% of businesses conduct digital competency tests for technical appointments! No matter how desperate you are, a bad hire will end up costing you far more in the end. If you need some help. Apache is always here for you: https://bit.ly/48IVlbY #Recruitment #Staffing #Tech #SME

It's understandable that many UK businesses are desperate to fill roles. Latest figures show it's as high as 46% of businesses who simply can't find staff, but that doesn't mean you should just hire anyone who walks in the door. It was staggering to read that only 26% of businesses conduct digital competency tests for technical appointments! No matter how desperate you are, a bad hire will end up costing you far more in the end. If you need some help. Apache is always here for you: https://bit.ly/48IVlbY #Recruitment #Staffing #Tech #SME

I'm glad to found the article impactful 💥 It delves into the dynamic world of recruitment, highlighting the efficacy of application tracking tools while acknowledging the persistence of manual methods in certain companies. This contrast underscores the diversity of approaches within the industry. The article's conclusion likely encapsulates this duality or perhaps hints at the ongoing evolution of recruitment practices, leaving readers pondering the future direction of hiring processes. It's a testament to the ever-evolving nature of HR strategies and the adaptability required in modern workplaces. "The job search journey can be arduous and lengthy, akin to a marathon rather than a sprint. It's essential to invest time in understanding how to excel and enhance performance at every phase." Lusely Martinez, SHRM-CP 👏 🙌 https://lnkd.in/gB3uum2d

Hey, IT Recruiter! Does your client require you to find a Network Engineer or Database Administrator with a formal certification? 45% of Tech Professionals say their current role doesn't need it. Learn about what else Tech Professionals are saying about certifications by reading our 2024 Dice Tech Salary Report.

While tech salary growth may have slowed, certain roles have seen well above-average pay increases: from cyber security experts to machine learning specialists. 📈 Informed by survey data from our UK Salary & Recruiting Trends 2024 guide, we reveal the top ten highest tech salary increases for the year ahead.

If your in tech and experienced difficulties landing a position your not alone. The landscape has shifted back and forth between employee and employer centric over the years, this article tells the tale of that struggle for some! https://lnkd.in/dsrfDaNd

If you have a tiny budget, call someone else. Yes, I’ll be happy to explain… BACKGROUND FACTOR #1: TECHNICAL DEBT “Technical debt,” on the infrastructure side, is caused by continuing to use old hardware and software rather than pay in a timely manner for upgrades. (Note: I don’t manage software teams. Not my skillset. They use the term, “technical debt,” too, and there are similarities. But if you’re a software engineer and you’re reading this post, you’ll need to shift gears and understand it from the infrastructure and systems point of view). Do you have technical debt? Here’s a constant truth: it costs more to fix the problems than you spent creating them. BACKGROUND FACTOR #2: IT STAFFING PROBLEMS Want to know what happens if you skimp on salaries for senior IT people? Here’s what happens: you post a job for a Senior Network Engineer, but the salary is a little low, so the qualified people don’t apply. But some Junior Network Engineer, unhappy at their current company, sees that salary as a step up, and applies. The person/team conducting the interviews really doesn’t understand what’s needed, and they hire “the best candidate” they interviewed. I feel sorry for this poor Network Engineer. They mean well, but they’re about to find themselves in an impossible, stress-filled situation. High turnover in these situations is common. STORY TIME I took a gig with a company for a few months that had both of these issues (technical debt and under-qualified staff). EXAMPLE 1 One day I got a call from the ADP rep: “I told your predecessor months ago that you won’t be able to process payroll in two more months unless you update. I haven’t heard back. What’s the status?” First I’d heard of it. I checked into it and found out the software couldn’t be updated until the hardware was updated. Not even in the budget. EXAMPLE 2 Another time the Training Manager talked to me. “We’re contractually obligated by our biggest client to provide this training to our retail team in all locations. But our LMS doesn’t support the client’s new training material.” Same situation – we needed to update the hardware before we could update the LMS. No, of course it wasn’t included in the budget my predecessor had prepared. And on and on… WRAPPING IT UP That’s why I say, if you have a tiny budget, call someone else. I do crisis management, and it’s going to cost you. I’m not the big expense, though. My invoice is a fraction of what it’s going to cost you to fix the issues. I’ll work with your CIO/Director/Whatever to lead your team through a cost-efficient path and plan, but cost-efficient is not the same as cheap. Do you have the resolve? #callmeifyouneedme #fifonetworks #cybersecurity #informationtechnology