Techcareer.net, which works to bring talented candidates to the IT and technology ecosystem and provide a solution to the digital talent gap, has concluded its TechReport 2023 research, in which it takes the pulse of the software world.
What does Techcareer.net offer?
The importance of meeting the recent dynamics of the IT sector, changing working conditions and talent expectations has increased more than ever today. Techcareer.net, the new generation technology career platform, is an exciting start-up story that set out in 2021, in this period, with the aim of bringing talented candidates to the informatics and technology ecosystem.
Techcareer.net, which has touched a digital talent pool of more than 100 thousand in the past two years and provided free training to approximately 6 thousand people, is now in the world of technology; It organizes various events by bringing together university clubs, Bootcamp graduates, and people working in the industry. Career.net’s in-house initiative, Techcareer.net, offers fast and effective solutions to employers who need digital skills with technology job postings that start to be published in 2023.
In addition to the solutions it brings to the technology world, Techcareer.net also keeps its finger on the pulse of the industry with its research that provides insight. In this regard, Techcareer.net analyzed the current situation, expectations and vision in the sector from the perspective of both digital talents and companies with the ‘TechReport 2023 Developer and Employer Report’.
”Candidates’ priority in job selection is their working model”
Techcareer.net Managing Partner Okan Ay stated that the report also shows the job selection criteria of the candidates and said:
”The salary offered by companies to candidates is the most striking feature in job selection, but this does not indicate that candidates only have financial expectations. In the post-pandemic new normal, the way of working has become a more prominent criterion than many other factors in candidates’ job selection.
According to the report, the most important criteria for candidates are; They are listed as salary, working model and training & development opportunities. “The high preference for training and development opportunities indicates that candidates see their business life not as a static process, but as a dynamic and evolutionary journey.”
Employers prefer theoretical, candidates prefer practical talent assessment tests
Okan Ay, who stated that among the remarkable points of the report, is the choice of the employer and the candidate for the evaluation tests, said:
”When assessing their technical abilities, candidates turn to methods that represent practical scenarios they may encounter in real life. This trend is evident in the preference for applied assessment methods such as practical coding tests and asynchronous development projects.
Candidates find practical tests more valuable where they can show how effective they actually are, rather than just expressing their theoretical knowledge verbally. In this context, it can be said that technical interviews with theoretical questions have received limited acceptance. “We see that employers mainly use technical interviews, where theoretical information is measured.”
“The most dynamic sector in terms of learning”
“The importance of technology workers, which we define as software developers and digital talent, for employers is increasing day by day,” said Okan Ay and continues his words as follows:
“In this process, our biggest goal is to contribute to the industry being built on stronger foundations by bringing together the right talents and the right companies. We believe that the report will be effective in achieving this goal.”
Evaluating the results, Ay emphasizes that the report shows technology as the most dynamic sector in terms of learning. Ay says:
“The majority of professionals in the software and technology industry are constantly updating themselves and keeping up with rapid changes in the industry. It is seen that those who learn technological innovations especially every 3-4 months are mostly young software developers between the ages of 20-30. “This shows the dynamic structure of the industry and how quickly young software developers can adapt to technological changes.”
“Insufficient salary is the biggest reason for changing jobs”
“The research shows that today’s technology trends focus on web and mobile application development,” says Okay Ay and continues his words as follows:
“When we look at the levels and global activities that companies prefer in recruitment, professionals with mid-level experience stand out in recruitment. Candidates in the technology sector have embraced the importance of continuous learning and adaptation thanks to the opportunities of the digital age.
Especially the young generation can quickly adapt to technological innovations. In the technology sector, independent learning is a more common approach than formal education. This shows that the sector is accessible and full of opportunities for a wide community.
According to the research; Salary is a determining factor in candidates’ job selection and change processes. Insufficient salary offered is the biggest reason for job change for candidates in the technology sector. According to the results of the research, it is clear that spiritual factors, as well as material factors, are decisive in the job preferences of candidates. “This reminds today’s companies of the obligation to offer their employees opportunities that will enrich their careers and quality of life, beyond just offering salaries or benefits.”
“The purpose of the report is to create a guide for both candidates and companies.”
Okan Ay says that the technology ecosystem in Turkey has also been affected by the digital transformation trend that has accelerated after the pandemic. Stating that the increasing demand in the field of software and technology makes it possible to understand the importance of talented individuals in this field, Ay said:
“We prepared the ‘TechReport 2023 Software Developer and Employer Report’ to examine the place of the technology sector in Turkey, recent developments, expectations and demands. The aim of the report is to create a guide for both candidates and companies, thus contributing to the future by raising awareness of individuals and companies operating or wishing to operate in the technology sector.
In addition, in this report, we also included technological trends, tendencies and current technologies that both individuals and employers are curious about. “We have revealed the trends and expectations that are curious and may be guiding in the sector.”
You can click here to access the TechReport 2023 Research Report.