(Editor’s Note: Looking for full highlights and resource links from this week’s #TChat Events? Read the #TChat Recap: “Tech Recruiting: Skilling Up to Fill the Middle. “)
Recently, we’ve seen the rise of the “digital detox ” — when individuals temporarily go “off the grid” to reconnect with life apart from technology.
But of course, it’s impossible to escape fully anymore. Technology is now deeply embedded in daily life — its pervasiveness reaches far and wide. And not surprisingly, as innovation continues at full speed, competition for skilled technical talent is more fierce than ever.
How can employers stay ahead of that curve ? And what should recruiters do to help lead the way in attracting technology rockstars?
That’s the topic we’re tackling at #TChat Events this week, with Shravan Goli Dice, The Career Hub For Tech Sara Fleischman Concur
Sneak Peeks: Facing Tech Recruiting Challenges
To frame this week’s events, I spoke briefly with both Shravan and Sara about how businesses can recruit effectively in today’s environment. Shravan suggested three success factors in an audio hangout:
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And Sara added her perspective as a technology recruiter:
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Is your organization feeling the impact of the tech talent shortage? How are you addressing this? What does this trend mean for business innovation, overall? Join us this week to discuss your ideas and opinions with the #TChat crowd .
As extra incentive to submit your best ideas, everyone who participates in #TChat Events this week will be eligible to win a cool Pebble Smartwatch from Dice! After the the #TChat Radio Show and #TChat Twitter Dice shared details about how to enter before the Feb 7th deadline. See details now!
#TChat Events: Tech Recruiting In a World of Pervasive Technology
#TChat Radio — Wed, Jan 29 — 6:30 pmET / 3:30pmPT
Tune-in to the #TChat Radio show Our hosts, Meghan M. Biro and Kevin W. Grossman talk with Shravan Goli Sara Fleischman Tune-in LIVE online this Wednesday!
#TChat Twitter — Wed, Jan 29 — 7pmET / 4pmPT
Immediately following the radio show, Meghan, Kevin and our guests #TChat Twitter stream , for a live discussion with the entire TalentCulture community.
Everyone with a Twitter account is invited to participate, as we address these 5 related questions:
Q1: How do tech recruiters stay skilled up and “in the know”?Q2: Why is finding tech talent so difficult?Q3: How do recruiters tap into high-tech hot spots to find tech talent?Q4: How do employers create a culture that attracts skilled tech talent?Q5: What recruiting technologies appeal to high-tech professionals?
We look forward to hearing your ideas and opinions, as talent-minded professionals who care about recruiting issues and trends.
Throughout the week, we’ll keep the discussion going on the #TChat Twitter feed , and on our LinkedIn Discussion Group . So feel free to drop by anytime and share your questions, ideas and opinions.
We’ll see you on the stream!
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