DEVELOPER RECRUITMENT
The tech talent shortage in Germany is ongoing and continues to increase every year. The number of open jobs in the tech sector increased by 12% from 2020 to 2021 and is expected to continue to grow. This means that companies are struggling to find qualified candidates to fill their open positions.
Traditional job postings are often not the best way to hire talented developers. They can be time-consuming and expensive, and there’s no guarantee that you’ll find the right person for the job.
Developers tend to stay with the same company for longer than some other sectors, with the average tenure of software developers standing at 4.2 years according to research by Stack Overflow.
Savvy organizations understand that there's a shortage of qualified developers and that once they've found a great developer, they need to hang on to them. This means that talented individuals are more difficult to lure away from their current workplace as regular pay rises, bonuses, and other perks are common incentives to make them stay.
So how can you make sure you find the best developers for your company?
Use a Specialist Recruitment Agency
It's not enough to simply post your vacancy and hope for the best if you want to attract the best developers. You need the help of a specialist recruitment agency that understands the tech sector and can help you find the right candidates for your vacancy.
At Characters Connection, we have over 20 years of experience recruiting for tech roles. We work with leading companies in the industry and have a network of top developers that we can connect you with.
Define Your
Needs
Before you begin your search, it's important to take a step back and think about what you're looking for in a developer. What skills are essential? What kind of personality do you want on your team? What experience do they need to have? By answering these questions, you'll be able to create a more targeted search and end up with better candidates.
Our personalized approach to recruitment means we'll take the time to get to know your company and what you're looking for before we start the search process. We can then work with you to put together a requirements profile for the perfect candidate.
Use the Right
Channels
There are a number of different ways to reach potential candidates, but not all of them will be equally effective for your needs.
Rather than relying on job boards, which can be time-consuming and rarely attract the best talent, we use a proactive approach to target the right developers for your role. We use our network of contacts, as well as headhunting and search techniques, to identify and approach the best candidates on your behalf.
Make a Good First Impression
Developers are in high demand, so you need to make sure you stand out from the crowd if you want to lure them away from their current role. This means having a strong employer brand and an attractive offer. What can you offer that other companies can't? What makes your company culture unique? Think about the things that would make you want to work for a company and use them to sell your business to potential candidates.
Keep in mind that sometimes developers are often more interested in the technical aspects of the job than the salary. This means that you need to focus on selling the role itself rather than the pay packet.
Looking for a Developer?
If you're looking for a top developer to join your team, get in touch with Characters Connection today. Our team of specialist recruitment consultants can help you find the perfect match for your needs.