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What tech pros really want – and how to provide it

In this tight tech market, top talent is in high demand, and they know it. Tech pros aren’t just open to new opportunities, they’re discovering their worth and mapping out their next move.

Find out just what these candidates expect from you during the recruitment process – and what you can do to improve.

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Tech pros are actively managing their careers

Dice site visitors aren’t simply looking for jobs. They’re checking out their salaries and planning their next career move.

Relevant / Very Relevant

Not relevant

When was the last time you did each of the following?

4

They’re keeping track of potential employers

More than60% have read articles about a company in the last 3 months. 33% in just the last week!

Relevant / Very Relevant

Neither relevant or irrelevant

Not relevant

When was the last time you read company articles to learn more about potential employers?

5

This top tech talent is open to new opportunities…

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…but relevancy is key

With low unemployment, techpros are getting flooded with new opportunities. Nearly 40%feel they’re getting spammed with irrelevant jobs.

Are the recruitment calls or emails you receive relevant to the type of jobs you’re looking for?

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Your message makes or breaks you

The #1 reason tech candidates ignore recruiters isn’t surprising. It pays to personalize and be personal.

If a recruiter reaches out to you with an opportunity that matches your skillset, what is the main reason you don’t respond?

Message too generic / not personalized

Not sure

Not looking to make a job change

Too busy

Don’t care for the tone of the message

Don’t know the recruiter

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Email reigns supreme

When it comes to picking an outreach method, tech pros are pretty clear. Say ‘goodbye’ to InMail and use email, maybe phone.

Of the following methods, which two do you most prefer recruiters use to reach out about job opportunities?

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The 5 don’ts that destroy outreach messages

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After applying, candidates want to hear more…

Once tech pros hit apply, they want your emails and calls. Nearly 70% wish they’d hear more.

How would you describe the number of phone calls or emails you receive from employers after applying for a job?

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…But most don’t hear anything at all

More than 60% say they almost never hear back after submitting an application.

How often do you receive updates from recruiters or employers on the status of your application?

Every time / Almost every time

Methodology The 2016-17 Tech Sentiment Survey was administered by Dice online, with 980 tech professionals responding between September 15 and October 31, 2016. Respondents were invited to a participate in the survey through a notification on the Dice site. All data in this document is from this survey unless otherwise indicated.

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