Today's Hiring Market
Sean LackayePeople often ask, "How's the hiring market these days?" Generally speaking, the question receives a good-news answer, especially in the area I specialize in, technology recruitment and hiring. The technology market really is "really hot" right now. But a truly accurate answer to the hiring-market question merits a little deeper exploration.
Let's start with a little hiring-market history:
The Boom/Bust
The Web's Golden Age (ca. 1995-1999): Everyone with a web-related business idea gets multi-million funding, easy, and kids with brand-new computer science degrees make six-figure starting salaries.
Artificial Demand (ca. 2000-2001): Things get tighter. The perceived demand for information technology has clearly outstripped reality. There is still activity in the market, but there is a real sense that the gold rush is starting to cool down.
The Infamous Bust (ca: 2001-2002): Sped by the horrible events on September 11th 2001, the technology bubble bursts and everyone decides that technology is a venture no longer worth the investment.
The Doldrums, part 1 (ca. 2001-2005)
We're all worried about investment in technology because we all got screwed with "we" marked not only by billionaire hedge fund managers, C-level executives, and high-risk day traders, but by every line manager at every company in America.
A dip-the-toe mentality takes over: "Remember the guy who put five large in socks.com and the fact that he buys his socks at TJ-MAXX now?"
Slowly but surely time begins to heal the wounds. Technology advancements make it possible for technology to again be a viable investment.
The Doldrums, part 2 (ca. 2005 – 2008)
This whole technology thing is pretty damn cool. I mean it really is. Real money-making/advancements and buy-in from society at large (i.e. Facebook hits 300M users). "Google" is a well-understood verb.
The Downfall (ca. 2008-2009)
Recession crushes the United States economy. Unemployment is at an all-time high. The Wall Street Journal prints an article claiming that it's the worst depression since the actual Great Depression. This is not good. Really, really not good.
Today
Okay, here we are… In the still-clearing smoke of our bomb of a tech recession, the financial recession has scared us to bits. But, believe it or not I have some good news.
Technology Recession is not equal to Financial Recession
The internet bust was a TECHNOLOGY driven recession. There was massive overinvestment in – among other things – dotcoms, which in an economic climate marked by frugality, made all things tech taboo.
This most recent "credit crisis" was a product of poor financial decision-making driven by – among other things – subprime lending, which created a ripple of financial collapse that made all things banking taboo.
Technology has advanced – It really has.
The advancement of technology has created a culture of acceptance. People at large and more importantly people who invest in technology realize a discernable return on investment when they drop funds into tech. We are no longer afraid of technology solutions. Instead, technology is viewed as a real answer to the significant problems that face the United States economy.
Experienced Technologists & Business Planning
Nowadays there are actually people with over 10 years of real world experience building and implementing technology solutions. People with documented successes (and just as importantly failures) can now be trusted at the helm of major technology projects.
Business folks often make big mistakes when it comes to decision-making. The upside is that when they lose lot and lots of money, they don't usually make those same mistakes again. In general, people have learned from their overindulgence in technology investment and plan their business accordingly.
Now, what does that mean for me, the one who is hiring? It means it's time to show that you understand the landscape of the technology hiring market as a whole.
To most people it all boils down to three things:
- Strong Leadership – Who do you have on your team who has been through or understands all of these ups and downs? It's time to show that you have a solid base of management that will weather any future storms.
- Company Growth – What's you plan for expansion? It doesn't have to be the next Microsoft but it's time to show you have a vision that will set you apart.
- Income Potential – People work for money. It's time to show that you value your employees and that there is a discernable return for performance.
Reader Comments (4)
This is a good article,thank you for your share,I like it very much.Our products are superior in quality and moderate in price and are sure to be saleable in your market dolce & gabbana ties
so how to repair an excel file 2007?
jordan fusion new releases
jordan fusion wristbands
Air Jordan 6 Max Fusion
Air Jordan 11 Max Fusion
Air Jordan Fusion 4
LV Handbag Outlet Sale
jordan fusions new releases
jordan fusion ones
real louis vuitton handbags
jordan fusion obama
jordan fusion royal
Authentic Louis Vuitton
jordan fusion lifestyle
jordan fusion logo
air jordan fusion 12
jordan fusion june 14
Jordan Fusion 5
jordan fusion nike
jordan fusion two
air jordan fusion myspace layouts
air jordan fusion retro basketball shoes
new jordan fusion 09
jordan 12 fusion
jordan fusion nike shoes
Air Jordan Fusion 6
new jordan fusion 3
Jordan Fusion 3
nike air jordan fusion kids
jordan fusion retro 8
LV Handbag Outlet Sale
jordan fusions lime green
jordan fusion releases
jordan fusion sale
louis vuitton hats
jordan fusion v sneaker
jordan fusion premier
custom jordan fusion kicks
air jordan fusion one
jordan fusion max
jordans for sale
jordan fusion 15
jordan fusion v cactus
jordan fusion shoes cheap
jordan fusions womens
jordan fusion 3 premier
jordan fusion og jacket
jordan fusion 20 low
jordan fusion new release
jordan fusion wholesale
jordan fusion 25
jordan fusion viii
cheap jordan sneakers
cheap jordan fusion shoes
air jordan fusion websites
jordan fusion paypal
air jordan fusion xi
air jordan fusion wholesale
jordan fusion pe
Air Jordan Fusion 9
jordan fusion sneakers
air jordan fusion 3
jordan fusion list
jordan fusions premier
jordan fusion myspace layouts
nike jordan fusion two
Jordan Fusion 8
jordan fusion white
jordan fusions newest ones
official jordan fusion website
air jordan fusion new
jordan fusion vi
Jordan 2011 Max Fusion
air jordan fusion mid
jordan fusion v 5
jordan fusions white blue trim rainbow sole
jordan fusion xl
Louis Vuitton Men Low Shoes
brown jordan fusion outdoor furniture
air jordan fusion nine
air jordan fusion playoff
jordan fusion xxiii 23
air jordan fusion xiii
authentic LV Scarves
jordan fusion shirts
jordan fusion olive/orange
jordan fusion v wine
jordans fusion mid 13
Air Jordan Fusion 12
jordan fusion release dates 2011
jordan fusion 12 sneaker
jordan fusion youth
mens louis vuitton sunglasses
jordan fusion 20
jordan fusion three
jordan fusion 3 varsity
jordan fusion low top
jordan fusion
jordan fusion with air force ones
Jordan 12 Max Fusion
jordan fusion 07
jordan fusion release dates
jordan fusion layouts
Air Jordan 13 Max Fusion
jordan fusion rainbow
air jordan fusion jacket
air force jordan fusion new
jordan fusion xx for women
jordan fusion myspace
Louis Vuitton Scarves
jordan fusion warehouse
jordan fusion titanium
air jordan fusion vi
louis vuitton tie clip
jordan 5 fusion
jordan fusions 06
jordan fusion pink
Air Jordan Fusion 20
wishesg 20 jordan fusion men shoes info
air jordan fusion t shirt
jordan fusion kicks
jordan fusion quarter sock
jordans fusion mid 3
jordan fusion shoes sneaker
Jordan 3 Max Fusion
jordan fusion real
jordan fusion xii
authentic jordan fusion v
Men T-Shirt
jordan fusion prices
jordan fusion 10
jordan fusion mix
jordan fusion 11
air jordan fusion 3 shoes
Air Jordan 9 Max Fusion
jordan fusion tags
jordan fusion 2009
jordan fusion red
air jordan fusion release dates
jordan fusion 24
jordan fusion peel
Louis Vuitton Ties
jordan fusion 22
air jordan fusion 23
jordan fusion low
jordan fusion retro 5
jordan fusion 25 & jordan 6 men shoes
jordan fusion 05
jordan fusion on sale
Jordan Fusion 13
jordan fusion release dates 2010
jordan fusion new
air jordan fusion youth
air jordan fusion kids
jordan fusion 09
jordan fusion plaid
Around present day sector, you will be available a number of Swiss-craftedreplica tag heuer carrera chronograph. You may have you don't dress yourself in precisely the same replica tag heuer link to get a wardrobe and also times. tag heuer indy 500 watches will be when vital when all of our attire. To be able to often be trendsetter, you should try an example of your foremost tag heuer mercedes benz watches might be a fantastic accommodate you actually.