The State of Tech Hiring in Minneapolis

The State of Tech Hiring in Minneapolis The State of Tech Hiring in Minneapolis THE STATE OF TECH HIRING IN MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL Q3 and Q4 2019 TOP SKILLS IN IMMEDIATE DEMAND: 1. Cybersecurity 2. Cloud security; Cloud architecture* 3. Database management 4. Business intelligence 5. Cloud computing OF TECHNOLOGY LEADERS SURVEYED … 55% plan to expand their teams. 39% plan to fill only vacant positions. 88% say it’s challenging to find IT talent in their area. 94% are confident in their company’s prospects for growth. 93% will bring on project-based IT employees. Below are the top reasons: Consultants are part of our hiring strategy 56% When there’s a sudden vacancy 50% For especially busy times 37% When a skill does not exist internally 33% For unplanned, time-sensitive projects 31% Multiple responses allowed. TOP BUSINESS CONCERNS 1. Maintaining security of IT systems 2. Investing in new technologies 3. Innovation or helping grow the business; Digital transformation projects/initiatives*