When it comes to hiring the most talented workers, technology firms must compete against one another to attract qualified candidates to fill open positions. Perhaps the most popular region for these firms is Silicon Valley in California.
The Mercury News reports that many of the biggest names in the tech sector converged in Palo Alto for the Tech Career Expo, looking for the most qualified computer science professionals for various roles. According to Doris Keller of IntApp, who represented her firm at the event, there is a shortage of people with the right skills, so firms were hoping to set themselves apart and attract the attention of job seekers.
"We're all competing against each other and against the headhunters," said Keller said in an interview with the newspaper. "We've got eight positions we're trying to fill, but there's a finite number of available and qualified candidates. So that explains the disconnect here."
On the East coast, there are also a number of opportunities for tech professionals. In April, the NYC Startup Job Fair attracted some of the top firms in the sector, looking to hire new workers.