{"id":3262,"date":"2021-08-13T20:09:56","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T19:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/?p=3262"},"modified":"2023-01-11T16:15:55","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T16:15:55","slug":"it-recruitment-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/?p=3262","title":{"rendered":"Summer: The Time To Work on Your IT Recruitment Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When was the last time you had a chance to properly work on your IT recruitment strategy? Summer brings with it a slowdown in activity for most businesses. Employees, clients and external partners out on vacation; ongoing projects are momentarily put on hold. But good news: you will finally have some time to reflect on how things are going and update your route map.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key steps in this process is conducting a thorough review of your department\u2019s talent strategy. Here are some tips on how to best anticipate your personnel needs and build a solid IT talent pipeline for the months ahead. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Take inventory of your team and outline IT recruitment needs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Firstly, where are your projects in relation to the objectives set? What <a class=\"has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/mindquest.io\/en\/blog\/news\/586\/the-top-it-skills-to-master-in-2024\" target=\"_blank\">skills<\/a> are missing from your team? What specialists can you foresee you will need for the coming months? Take the time to chat with your staff and other department managers, then define your ideal team and the profiles to target based on your available budget.<\/p>\n<p>Talking with individual team members will also provide you with more insight into their personal and professional needs and goals. Another friendly reminder: ensuring that your existing employees are comfortable and have enough room for development is as important as incorporating new talent.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Evaluate potential IT recruitment strategy partners<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Summer can also be a good time to prospect recruitment partners and review existing ones for your IT recruitment strategy. It is also important that you take the time to do a deep analysis and avoid making choices in a rush. <a href=\"https:\/\/mindquest.io\/en\/signup?type=enterprise\" target=\"_blank\">Choosing the right IT recruiting partner<\/a> is crucial in today\u2019s ultra-competitive talent market.<\/p>\n<p>When meeting with potential recruiters, make<br \/>\nsure you touch on all the technical specifications of your projects and provide<br \/>\nas much information on your business as possible. Although a good recruiter<br \/>\nwill have a good base understanding of your industry and needs, the better you<br \/>\ncommunicate, the more productive your relationship will be. <\/p>\n<p>Think also of the kind of professional that<br \/>\nyou need. If you are looking for mainly freelance technical profiles, for<br \/>\nexample, you are better off orienting yourself towards a specialized player who<br \/>\nknows well the talent market you are targeting.<\/p>\n<p>You can also read : <a href=\"https:\/\/mindquest.io\/en\/blog\/news\/930\/hr-managers-how-to-assess-the-technical-skills-of-it-candidates\"> <\/a><a class=\"has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/mindquest.io\/en\/blog\/news\/930\/hr-managers-how-to-assess-the-technical-skills-of-it-candidates\" target=\"_blank\">How to Assess the Technical Skills of IT Candidates <\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Take advantage of a less competitive<br \/>\ntalent market<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Okay: many candidates are on vacation. But<br \/>\nrecruiters too! This means fewer companies competing for top talent.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, it is a good idea to start your search in the months of July-August, especially if you are looking for rare or \u201cshort-term\u201d profiles. These positions tend to be fewer in number and will require more time. <\/p>\n<p>In the case of freelancers, many independent<br \/>\nconsultants are looking for assignments to start with the school year (or even<br \/>\nbefore) and are likely to be in active search during the Summer months.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/mindquest.io\/en\/blog\/news\/1545\/short-or-long-assignments-for-it-freelancers-which-ones-are-best-for-you\" target=\"_blank\">Short or Long Assignments: Which Ones Are Best When You Are an IT Freelancer?<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Plan your onboardings before for the<br \/>\nstart of the school year<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In addition, keep in mind that things quickly pick up the pace at the end of the Summer. The September rush will probably not give you much time to prepare the reception of future members of your team. Therefore, take advantage of this in-between period to review your onboarding process as a whole and outline a cohesive standard procedure. <\/p>\n<p>Whether they are permanent or temporary employees, new recruits must be properly introduced to the company and integrated into the team. Do not neglect the transmission of information and the provision of all the necessary equipment, tools and resources. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>Discover ours articles : <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/mindquest.io\/en\/blog\/news\/936\/remote-hiring-is-here-to-stay-a-fresh-take-on-it-recruitment\" target=\"_blank\">Remote Hiring is Here to Stay: a Fresh Take on IT Recruitment<\/a> and  <a class=\"has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/mindquest.io\/en\/blog\/news\/686\/interview-tips-5-key-questions-to-ask-to-an-it-freelancer-during-an-interview\" target=\"_blank\">Interview Tips: 5 key questions to ask to an IT freelancer during an interview<\/a> <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p> You can also download  <a class=\"has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/mindquest.io\/en\/blog\/news\/1346\/download-the-definitive-cto-career-guide\" target=\"_blank\">The definitive CTO career guide<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/visit.mindquest.io\/subscription-newsletter\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"367\" alt=\"Connect with Mindquest Newsletter\" class=\"wp-image-6983\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.club-freelance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Test_MQ-New-Blog-CTA-Banner-2-45-1024x367.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Test_MQ-New-Blog-CTA-Banner-2-45-1024x367.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Test_MQ-New-Blog-CTA-Banner-2-45-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Test_MQ-New-Blog-CTA-Banner-2-45-768x276.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Test_MQ-New-Blog-CTA-Banner-2-45-1536x551.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Test_MQ-New-Blog-CTA-Banner-2-45-1200x431.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wp-uk.mindquest.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Test_MQ-New-Blog-CTA-Banner-2-45.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/mindquest.io\/en\/signup?type=consultant\" target=\"_blank\">Join our community and find your next job or expert in IT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>?  <a class=\"has-text-color\" href=\"https:\/\/visit.mindquest.io\/mission-control-center-podcast?utm_source=medium&#038;utm_medium=b_post&#038;utm_campaign=Podcast_lp\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to the podcast<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When was the last time you took a deep look at your IT recruitment strategy? 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