In a competitive job market, it’s important to leverage every opportunity you can when it comes to finding your best role. There are many resources to help open doors: applying to job boards, scouring social media, reaching out to your network, seeking referrals and more. A well-rounded job hunt strategy includes seeking the help of expert recruiting and staffing professionals as well. How can you grow your IT career with a tech staffing firm?
We list several ways here:
Tech staffing firms are working with active listings and it’s in their best interest to work quickly to place a new hire.
Especially when it comes to contract consultant work, a staffing firm has quick turnaround time to source, recruit, vet, interview and make an offer to the right candidate so they can begin working quickly! By seeking jobs through a staffing firm, your timeline to work is accelerated.
A tech staffing firm’s network is far and wide
The recruiters and staffing experts from a top-quality tech staffing firm have many connections. They have cultivated relationships with valuable clients and strive to make the best matches, setting up their clients and the candidates for success. Their reputations depend on it and therefore many staffing experts are trusted in the tech industry and have a vast circle. Working with a recruiter in this area by default widens your reach and job opportunities
Top tech staffing firms prioritize the candidate experience
Yes, they must hire quickly and sometimes there is volume hiring so getting a healthy mix of candidates is optimal. But if candidates don’t feel valued, a staffing firm’s talent pool will dry up. So your best firms will support their consultants during the hiring process, during the engagement and post-engagement, even to help find the next position. With a firm like SSi People, their People Care Center is a perfect example of elevating the candidate and consultant experience, where they ensure that your livelihood expectations— payroll, benefits, etc. —are met, so that you can engage worry-free in your new role
Working with a tech staffing firm offers flexibility and variety
We’ve discussed why a career as a tech consultant can be beneficial because of flexibility, getting your foot in the door of different companies and gaining experience across various industries. A tech staffing firm helps facilitate this work lifestyle. Plus, when recruiters get to know you and understand your skillset, you will often be on their radar for new positions that you might not have considered but that they feel will suit your skillset well. Recruiters in staffing firms can assess your cross-over and transferrable skills for new and exciting opportunities.
Recruiters and staffing experts are excellent guides to help grow your tech career
Many tech staffing firms provide the guidance, services, and connections you need–far beyond the simple ability to apply for a job.
Are you looking for an agency to help you update your resume and do mock interviews to best prepare you? A dedicated recruiter takes the time to thoughtfully answer your questions and guide you through the recruiting and hiring process.Many firms will offer services or workshops help you build professional skills, write impactful cover letters, or have career coaches conduct mock interviews. If they offer these services, take advantage of them–they can separate you from the competition.
In addition to these services, some tech staffing firms are also aligned with community engagement, diversity and inclusions goals and more, which may be of additional support to your job search. For example, with SSi People’s ServiceStrong Veterans program, the veteran community has a partner in their job search as they transition to civilian work. SSi also works closely with women-centered programs to help promote gender equity and advancement of women in the workforce.
Looking to grow your IT career with a tech staffing firm?
If you’re in the market for a new job, we can help. At SSI, we’re all about people and helping you find your dream job with a great company. We go above and beyond to ensure you have an exceptional experience, from our first meeting to after you land your first, second, or fifth role.
Interested in working with us? Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you find your next role, who we work with, and existing opportunities.