We've all heard about the war for talent for years and if you're anything like I was, you wondered how real this "war" really was. People got hired, jobs got filled, what was the big deal?
I can say with absolute certainty that when it comes to technology, the war is very, very real. I've become increasingly convinced that there is more demand for top technical talent in Louisville than there is top technical talent available. The evidence is there.
From speaking with IT Leadership throughout the area it's very clear that everyone, without exception, is looking for the best talent available. The path diverges from there. Every company wants the best talent, few companies have the processes, urgency, and perks to consistently. What do the successful companies do that allows them to attract the best people?
In no particular order:
1. They have a candidate friendly hiring/interview process.
2. They understand that talented people don't stay on the market long. Think days versus weeks. The best candidates are only on the market for a matter of days. If the process takes any longer than a week, it could be too long.
3. They understand their own culture and have great perks and benefits in place.
4. They partner with their recruiters (internal, external or both) versus asking them for resumes to fit a description.
5. They're open, honest and happy to answer questions that the candidates have.
I'll elaborate on these 5 points in future posts. I'm sure I've left some out as well, but in my experience, these attributes are the common thread with companies that are able to consistently find, attract, hire and retain people with top talent.
