The State of Tech Hiring in Nashville

The State of Tech Hiring in Nashville The State of Tech Hiring in Nashville THE STATE OF TECH HIRING IN NASHVILLE Q3 and Q4 2019 TOP SKILLS IN IMMEDIATE DEMAND: 1. Cloud security 2. Cloud architecture 3. Cloud computing 4. Cybersecurity 5. Virtualization; Mobile development; Agile* OF TECHNOLOGY LEADERS SURVEYED … 69% plan to expand their teams. 30% plan to fill only vacant positions. 87% say it’s challenging to find IT talent in their area. 99% 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 67% For especially busy times 53% Consultants are part of our hiring strategy 50% For unplanned, time-sensitive projects 41% When a skill does not exist internally 38% Multiple responses allowed. TOP BUSINESS CONCERNS 1. Maintaining security of IT systems 2. Innovation or helping grow the business; Investing in new technologies* 3. Cloud projects/initiatives