Why most IT companies struggle to hire — and one fix that works
I've been in recruiting long enough to see the same pattern everywhere.
Small to mid-sized IT shops post the same job descriptions on the same boards, get the same unqualified resumes, waste 3-6 months, and end up either overpaying or settling.
The problem isn't the talent market. There's more skilled tech talent available than ever. The problem is sourcing strategy.
Most companies only fish in the "active candidate" pool — people actively applying. That's roughly 15-20% of the market. The best engineers, PMs, and data people? They're employed, not job hunting, and you'll never reach them through Indeed.
The fix: targeted outreach + contingency recruiting.
Instead of posting and praying, you engage a sourcer who maps the talent landscape for your specific stack and geography, reaches out directly, and only charges when someone accepts.
Zero upfront cost. Zero wasted time interviewing bad fits. You only pay for results.
That's exactly what we do at Digitech Solutions. If your IT company has been struggling to fill roles, let's talk.
