The State of Tech Hiring in Charlotte

The State of Tech Hiring in Charlotte The State of Tech Hiring in Charlotte THE STATE OF TECH HIRING IN CHARLOTTE Q3 and Q4 2019 TOP SKILLS IN IMMEDIATE DEMAND: 1. Cybersecurity 2. Business intelligence 3. Cloud security 4. Cloud computing 5. Database management; Network administration* OF TECHNOLOGY LEADERS SURVEYED … 71% plan to expand their teams. 24% plan to fill only vacant positions. 92% say it’s challenging to find IT talent in their area. 98% are confident in their company’s prospects for growth. 97% will bring on project-based IT employees. Below are the top reasons: When there’s a sudden vacancy 72% Consultants are part of our hiring strategy 61% For especially busy times 48% For unplanned, time-sensitive projects 40% When a skill does not exist internally 35% Multiple responses allowed. TOP BUSINESS CONCERNS 1. Maintaining security of IT systems 2. Innovation or helping grow the business 3. Digital transformation projects/initiatives