If you look at dice.com today, you may see 80,000 tech job openings proudly listed on their website. In reality, the number of real openings may be only 10 percent of whatever dice claims.
I’m sorry, but I don’t buy the high-tech candidate shortage anymore.
How do I know? Spouse took early retirement and decided to go back to work—consultant STEM field—Not nearly as easy as thought it would be...Mnay of same jobs shopped by different “recruiters” who could barely speak English...One company wanted to pay $30/hour no benefits...my spouse has PhD and years of experience...The firm was placing Indians in Pharmaceutical research.
Fortunately, found an AMERICAN recruiter who valued the education and experience and found a wonderful position, work from home, etc. Not sure how often that happens these days.
PEOPLE, PLEASE CALL YOUR REPS, THIS IS NOT MAGA BILL!!! THIS IS PAYOFF FOR BIG TECH CONTRIBUTIONS TO POLS :(
I’ve seen tech jobs posted for 4 years.
I’d tell your spouse to not bother with any offer from Apu. Most of Apu’s “urgent requirements” are nothing more than cut & paste job postings.
I’d suggest your spouse become a student of the local job market. Take notes. For a small amount of effort & a little time with Google, he’ll quickly figure out who the employers are & can apply directly.
Get a Google Voice account for the spouse’s resume. Let Apu talk to Google Voice. You’ll find the speech to text translations of Desi Recruiters to be entertaining. I got one voicemail from Donald Trump, looking to place someone at $30 per hour, 1,000+ miles from home. Trump didn’t call. Google’s servers can’t understand Apu either.
I’ve seen the $30 per hour offers. Waste of time.
I’ve had Desi Recruiters demand:
- my passport
- my driver’s license
- my visa
- my social security number
- word-formatted (modifiable) resume
Would I be shocked if this information was being used to place an H1-B? Not at all.
I’d say I get a call from a competent American recruiter about once in every 300 inquiries. Most American recruiters are dialing for dollars.
I’ve gotten so fed up with Desi Recruiters & guest workers, I just want the entire lot shipped out on the first tramp steamer that can return them to Prime Minister Modi.