IT Recruitment: Talent trends for 2023
What will be the big IT recruitment talent trends for 2023? With the hiring landscape always evolving, there will be many things to consider when hiring IT talent. Will remote working return to a ‘nice to have’ benefit? Will there be skills gaps for particular tech roles?
So many questions! With talent hard to find, it’s important to acknowledge the growing trends that will help you attract the very best. After plenty of reading and discussions with our team of IT recruitment consultants, we wanted to share some of our observations with you!
Talent trends for 2023
Rapid Recruitment
Are we saying you should be rushing your recruitment process? Not at all! It all comes down to planning ahead, having the process in place so that there are no delays. The best talent will not wait two weeks for a first interview. Furthermore, a recent study by HR Drive showed that 40% of job seekers will immediately lose interest in a role if they have not heard feedback within a week. With the use of remote interviewing growing, you can easily get the initial rounds of interviews done quickly, yet efficiently. Trust us, candidates are expecting this already!
Recruitment technology is evolving
Many teams are now viewing recruitment as a customer journey. A candidate who isn’t quite right for a specific role shouldn’t have their journey with you cut short. AI and automation tools are helping recruitment teams creating a nurturing process, which increases speed and helps leaders find great contact. Furthermore, it helps them keep in contact with the talent of the future. At TechNET IT, and across the whole Ascent Group, we recognised the importance of this. Our award-nominated tech stack features over 16 technology partners that allow us to automate our communication, processes, and workflows. This has created a better quality candidate experience, showing that 2023 will all be about better customer experience.
The importance of nurturing the existing team
The recruitment journey doesn’t end when the candidate accepts…it’s only just getting started. As talent retention becomes more competitive, it will not just be about the best benefits on offer. Employees want to grow and employers want to keep their talent. The solution is quite simple. We expect to see more investment in training and upskilling, so that the team can grow into senior leaders within the business. Stability is important right now and will continue to be in 2023 – offer your team this stability!
Helping your IT Recruitment journey
2023 will be a big year for standing out among your competitors…you definitely want to win the race for top talent! If you have some vacancies to fill before the new year or you want to get ahead of the 2023 January rush, submit your vacancies and we will be in touch!
