The need for tech talent continues to grow. In its 2017 State of Tech Recruiting report, Built In indicated that 53 percent of companies surveyed have salary increases planned for 2017 in hopes of attracting the most qualified personnel. Other sources report similar growth. The Computing Technology Industry Association’s 2016 edition of Cyberstates revealed that the technology industry added almost 200,000 jobs to the U.S. economy. The industry also contributed 7.1 percent of the overall GDP. For a well-funded startup, this rapid growth (and similarly growing salaries) may not be a concern. For the majority of small businesses, however, the level of demand and … Continue reading Surviving a Job Seeker's Market in the Thriving Tech Industry