The State of Tech Hiring in Philadelphia

The State of Tech Hiring in PhiladelphiaThe State of Tech Hiring in PhiladelphiaTHE STATE OF TECH HIRING IN PHILADELPHIAQ3 and Q4 2019TOP SKILLS IN IMMEDIATE DEMAND1. Cloud security Cybersecurity*2. Cloud architecture3. Windows administration Mobile development*4. Cloud computing5. Wireless network management DevOps*OF TECHNOLOGY LEADERS SURVEYED 60% plan to expand their teams.36% plan to fill only vacant positions.91% say its challenging to find IT talent in their area.96% are confident in their companys prospects for growth.90% will bring on project-based IT employees. Below are the top reasonsConsultants are part of our hiring strategy 54%For especially busy times 42%When theres a sudden vacancy 41%For unplanned, time-sensitive projects 41%When a skill does not exist internally 36%Multiple responses allowed.TOP BUSINESS CONCERNS1. Maintaining security of IT systems2. Innovation or helping grow the business3. Investing in new technologies