EP030 - MSP Recruitment Secrets with Ben Leeds, Jon Martin & Ian Luckett

<div style="font-weight: 400;"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Ben shared with us how</span><span data-contrast= "auto"> </span><span data-contrast="auto">even with the current world situation, roles in the IT & MSP space are still highly in demand, and it would be a challenge to attract a good candidate especially when you think that the market is depressed, and you can under offer. </span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> </div> <div style="font-weight: 400;"> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> </div> <div style="font-weight: 400;"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Jon pointed out that with the skill scarcity in the IT & MSP space now, if you are looking at hiring a high-calibre talent, it is important that you adapt a mentality of "We need to work hard</span><span data-contrast= "auto">er than before</span><span data-contrast="auto"> to attract </span><span data-contrast="auto">the right </span><span data-contrast= "auto">talent".</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> </div> <div style="font-weight: 400;"> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> </div> <div style="font-weight: 400;"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We also discussed the two (2) types of talents in the IT & MSP space, they are:</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> </div> <div style="font-weight: 400;"> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> </div> <div style="font-weight: 400;"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">1. Active Job Seekers - they are actively searching for jobs to apply to</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> </div> <div style="font-weight: 400;"> <p><span data-contrast="auto">2. Passive Job Seekers - relatively happy with their current jobs, and generally someone who fits your need, as they are