The State of Tech Hiring in Seattle

The State of Tech Hiring in Seattle The State of Tech Hiring in Seattle THE STATE OF TECH HIRING IN SEATTLE Q3 and Q4 2019 TOP SKILLS IN IMMEDIATE DEMAND: 1. Cybersecurity 2. Business intelligence 3. ERP implementation 4. Cloud security 5. Cloud architecture OF TECHNOLOGY LEADERS SURVEYED … 65% plan to expand their teams. 30% plan to fill only vacant positions. 92% say it’s challenging to find IT talent in their area. 97% are confident in their company’s prospects for growth. 96% will bring on project-based IT employees. Below are the top reasons: Consultants are part of our hiring strategy 69% When there’s a sudden vacancy 63% For especially busy times 47% When a skill does not exist internally 37% For unplanned, time-sensitive projects 34% Multiple responses allowed. TOP BUSINESS CONCERNS 1. Maintaining security of IT systems 2. Investing in new technologies 3. Cloud projects/initiatives