The State of Tech Hiring in Portland

The State of Tech Hiring in PortlandThe State of Tech Hiring in PortlandTHE STATE OF TECH HIRING IN PORTLANDQ3 and Q4 2019TOP SKILLS IN IMMEDIATE DEMAND1. Cloud security2. Cloud computing3. Cybersecurity ERP implementation Network administration*4. geschftsleben intelligence5. Database managementOF TECHNOLOGY LEADERS SURVEYED 71% plan to expand their teams.24% plan to fill only vacant positions.94% say its challenging to find IT talent in their area.99% are confident in their companys prospects for growth98% will bring on project-based IT employees. Below are the top reasonsWhen theres a sudden vacancy 58%Consultants are part of our hiring strategy 56%For especially busy times 46%When a skill does not exist internally 38%For unplanned, time-sensitive projects 27%Multiple responses allowed.TOP BUSINESS CONCERNS1. Maintaining security of IT systems2. Cloud projects/initiatives3. Innovation or helping grow the business