As the frenzied pace of recruiting IT professionals continues unabated in the metro area, qualified candidates have become harder to find and the competition for available applicants has grown keener than ever. Although some employers say they enjoy the challenge of recruiting in this type of environment, others openly express their frustration at the scarcity of qualified talent. IT professionals, on the other hand, are understandably thrilled about the current state of affairs and the market leverage it's providing those with sought after skills. As desirable as the situation is for candidates, many recruiters and human resource executives are sounding a cautionary alarm.
Mistakes are being made, they say.
The accelerated pace with which offers are being extended and accepted is producing more bad hires than usual and costing candidates and employers alike. Va. Callahan urges candidates to take more time and ask more questions during the interview process to increase the odds of making the best choices. It' s important that candidates take a global look at both the firm they'd be joining as well as the position they're considering. Callahan also encourages job hunters to get a sense of the long term view of a company as well as the role they'd be playing. And regarding the position, don't take only a short term view.