As one of Houston’s top technical staffing agencies, Murray Resources knows recruiting IT talent is no easy task. The supply of tech talent simply cannot keep up with demand – and it’s only going to get worse.

In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:

“Employment and output in computer systems design and related services are projected to grow rapidly over the next decade, outpacing similar professional, scientific, and technical industries and the economy as a whole. Between 2010 and 2020, output in computer systems design and related services is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 6.1 percent, compared with 3.6 percent for the broad industry category – professional, scientific, and technical services – and 2.9 percent for all industries.”

So if your company needs access to technology stars, how can you find and hire them?

Make technical staffing a top priority.

Technical staffing shouldn’t be something you’re doing only when you have a position open. When you wait to recruit, you’re only putting your company in a position of desperation. Rather, it should be an ongoing effort that takes precedence in your organization. After all, where would your company be without great talent?

One way to find and hire top talent is to build a strong employer brand that people want to work for. Use social channels to post about your company, your culture, and why employees love working there.

Move quickly.

One of the benefits of focusing on technical staffing – and developing a robust network of talent – is that when you do need an app developer, programmer, or IT project manager, you already have relationships built. All you need to do is reach out to your network. As a result, your hiring process will move more quickly, enabling you to make offers faster. This is critically important considering IT professionals typically have multiple job offers from which to choose.

That being said, don’t try to move so fast that you don’t properly vet candidates. Still follow a process of interviewing, testing, and verifying credentials to ensure you identify the right people for your positions.

Pay more for tech skills in high demand.

If you need to hire for a position that’s calls for a high-demand skill set, be prepared to pay more for it. If you don’t, your competitors will – and they’ll wind up with the best tech people as a result.

Measure your efforts.

Dig dip into your technical staffing strategy so you can measure its effectiveness. For instance, find out how many interviews it takes to close a candidate and how long it typically takes to make an offer. When you have data like this in hand, you can use it to improve the technical staffing process.

Would you like to outsource your technical staffing function to the experts? Call Murray Resources. As one of Houston’s top technical staffing agencies, we are highly experienced at identifying and placing world-class technical talent. Our in-depth technical knowledge allows us to pinpoint even the most highly-specialized IT professionals for a wide range of companies and projects throughout Houston. Whether your needs are full-time / direct hire or temporary / contract, we can help. Contact us today.