Not long ago, an article was featured about technical jobs in Dallas, inquiring about their availability. Perhaps this had something to do with Rick Perry’s recent announcement as a presidential candidate, but a lot of people were asking, “Are there really any technical jobs in Dallas, or are they just a lot of minimum wage positions?” Since then, there has been a lot more debate about which sectors of the economy in Texas had experienced the most robust job growth. Some went as far as to argue that at least 40 percent of the job growth in major cities was due to companies’ hiring illegal aliens. But the author proved the opposite is true, at least in Dallas, which has recently become a “magnet city” for technical and IT jobs.
You say you haven’t heard about all this so-called job growth in the Dallas IT sector? Well, one reason for that may be the lack of “posted” job opportunities on the Internet. You see, the competition in Dallas became so fierce over the past two years that many companies resorted to using a technical recruiting firm instead of posting to the general public. Not only has this saved time for their overstretched hiring manager, it has also generated a higher percentage of qualified candidates.
According to the article posted on the website for GTN Technical Staffing, “Technical Jobs in Dallas – Are They Really Still Available?,” jobs in the IT field are becoming so skill-specific that it is difficult to fill them without the help of a specialized recruiter. The only way for IT pros to get in on these opportunities is to work with a technical recruiter. Many of the jobs posted today are not within the traditional IT companies like Texas Instruments and Verizon; they are in engineering firms, healthcare institutions and universities. Unless you are already familiar with these industries, it may be impossible to break in without the help of a technical recruiter.
Positioning yourself to do well in an interview within an unfamiliar industry may require a lot of research, but a recruiter can give you all the information you need. They can help you tailor a resume that is specific to the position and provide you with every resource you need to succeed.
Are you looking for technical jobs in Dallas? Find out how you can get in the door with one of the top Texas companies by working with an experienced technical recruiter.