The good news is that candidates from high-price markets, like California, are flocking to the Boise area for a lower cost of living. This includes many web developers and other technology workers. With telecommuting becoming the norm and no longer the exception, workers are feeling less tied to locations, like the Bay Area.
In fact, reports are painting Boise as the next Silicon Valley. The city even made it to number five on Inc.‘s list of Surge Cities, which is a ranking of the best American hubs in which to start a business. It came in a notch above San Francisco.
As transplants are relocating to the area, it means there are an increased number of web developers and other tech talent to source when hiring. However, as more and more businesses start-up, there’s more competition, too. To find and hire the app developers, web developers, or other tech workers you need, you have to consider:
Getting involved with the local tech community.
Since Boise has become an active tech community, you need to get engaged with it to find the best-fit talent. Join a local tech group or organization, host workshops and meetups, or even sponsor a local tech event. You need to get on the radar of leading web and app developer candidates, and also start a conversation with them.
Promoting your company as an employer of choice.
Despite the uncertain economy, tech workers are still in demand. It’s why you need to brand your company as an employer of choice on your website, through social media, and on industry forums and websites. This includes through dynamic and diverse content, from blogs and photos to videos and more. Your goal should be to communicate to your ideal candidate and promote why they’d want to work for your organization.
Hire a tech recruiter.
Technology recruitment requires a specialized understanding of the industry and the skill set of candidates. It’s also hyper competitive and means you have to create attractive opportunities to fill tough positions.
Let the team at Provisional Recruiting help. We offer a specialized technology recruitment division that can give you fast access to some of Boise’s leading tech candidates, from web and app developers to IT managers and more. We have a robust network of talent in the area and across the West Coast, making it easier and more affordable to hire full-time, contract, or virtual workers. We know the industry moves fast and we can help your company keep up with the skilled workers you need. Contact us today to learn more.