Tech recruiting is always changing. Markets move, technology changes, and people keep you on your toes. After four years of recruiting for a Nearshore group, I’ve learned that finding IT talent is more than just looking at skills and experience. Things like understanding the situation, what people expect, and how mature someone is as a worker are just as important.
I initially worked in the national market, mostly with banks, insurance companies, and car manufacturers. These areas need serious tech talent. They have strict rules, security is a big deal, and things must be reliable. But I soon learned that tech skills aren't everything. When teams work together closely, issues come up quickly—not on paper, but in how people interact. Being able to communicate, explain choices well, talk to people who aren't tech experts, and work well with others really matters. Tech skills and people skills work well together.
Working with international Nearshore teams made things harder. Meeting deadlines and doing quality work are important everywhere, but teams in different places add problems, like different cultures, time zones, expectations, and ways of working. Being independent, clear when you communicate, documenting things well, and owning your work are super important. You're not just writing code—you're part of a system that only works if everyone does their part.
For job seekers, the message is clear: to grow, you need to step outside your comfort zone. Technology will change, projects will end, and there will always be more competition. Keeping up with the latest knowledge, knowing the basics, and thinking critically are key. But without being curious, able to change, and open to learn, it’s not enough.
Recruiting has become harder too. The process is more technical, structured, and tough. We test skills, but also problem-solving, teamwork, and communication. In the global job market, the best people are those who know their stuff technically but are also responsible, calm, and accountable.
In the end, recruiting is technical, but it’s also about people. That’s where you find the best value long term.
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