1. Establish an effective recruitment process
for the right fit

2. In Search of the IT Unicorn
Craig Streicher - Onico Solutions
October 19, 2018

3. Matching Expectations with the current IT Market

4. IT is a leading force in driving our economy
Multiple companies looking for the same talent
Many desired technical skills have become specialty based
Sites like Linkedin, Indeed have made it easier to connect with talent directly
The adverse affect is an increased demand and costs
Candidates have multiple offers
Good talent is always being solicited
Management with long list of requirements

5. Winning Strategies

6. Narrowing requirements – pick top complimentary skills.
Train for other skills
Hire for attitude and train
For specialty skills look for similar, more common industry products/systems
Recognize process is competitive and keep candidates engaged
1 -2 week complete turnaround
Interview feedback in 24 hours
Engage candidates in a discussion
What is going on in their search
How are they perceiving the market
Location, location, location
New to Canada
IT is a narrow space - many are connected to each other
A respectful, open process is key
Agencies
Less is more
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7.        Questions?