Recruitment in Tech: A boom industry with new demands

Kirsten McCauley is a recruitment consultant specialising in the IT industry. It’s a boom industry with demand far out-weighing supply, particularly of mobile developers. Candidates are not just looking to be placed – they want to make a contribution like never before.

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