Why Choose IT Search for Your IT Contracting Needs?

IT Search was founded with the aim of providing a personal, approachable and recommendation worthy search & selection experience worldwide. Across technology, digital, analytics & change, our talent specialisms are managed by highly experienced recruitment leaders, armed with data driven market insights to inform key strategic hiring decisions.

Unlike many agencies, we are not focused on high volume KPIs or meeting quotas by sending candidates indiscriminately. We are a result focused agency that aim to help our clients hire IT Contractors in the most efficient way possible, and we do this by providing relevant candidates, who are vetted and shortlisted before ever being submitted to the client.

The only KPI’s that are important to us are the time it has taken us to find you the right person, and how much time we have taken to do that. Take a look at our hiring stats below:

 

IT Search 2024 Hiring Stats:

Titles CVs Sent Interview to Placement Ratio Average Time to Hire
PMO / Senior Appointments 2:1 5.6:1 19.4 Days
Software Engineering 2.4:1 6.2:1 20.7 Days
IT Infrastructure & Security 1.8:1 4.6:1 19.8 Days
AI & Data 2.3 4.5:1 20.6 Days
Software Testing 1.9:1 3.2:1 16 Days
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Summary of 2024 Stats:

  • Over 50% of the candidates we send to an open contract vacancy are selected for interview
  • We average less than 5 total interviews to fill a contract vacancy
  • Our average time to hire is 19.3 total days (Not working days)
  • Over 80% of our contractors extend, and have multiple extension
  • More than 95% of our contractors see contracts through to the end

 

 How Do We Achieve This?

  • Tailored Solutions: Customised recruitment services that align with a specific technical and cultural requirement. We also have options for clients who would prefer to make contractors PAYE
  • Global Reach: IT Search can source, and payroll Nearshore and Offshore contractors, allowing our clients to cover different time zones, tap into more markets for niche skills, and assist with budgetary restrictions. We currently payroll contractors across various countries in Europe
  • Industry Expertise: In-depth understanding of the IT Contract sector in Ireland, giving you an instant introduction to some of the best in the market. We have invested heavily to hire some of the best recruiters in their field, and our clients are reeping the benefits
  • Extensive Network: Access to a broad and diverse pool of highly skilled IT contractors, including niche specialisations. IT Search have a strong database of circa 20,000 IT candidates in Ireland
  • Speed and Efficiency: Rapid response times in sourcing and placing contractors, minimising downtime for critical projects. Time to hire average below 20 days per role
  • Quality Assurance: Rigorous vetting process to ensure the highest standards of contractor quality and reliability
  • Reliable Payroll Services: We can payroll contractors for our clients, ensuring fast contractor pay, and compliance

 

In conclusion, partnering with IT Search means choosing a recruitment agency that truly understands the unique demands of hiring IT contractors. With our tailored approach, global reach, and deep industry expertise, we consistently deliver high-quality candidates, quickly and efficiently. Our results-driven metrics speak for themselves, reflecting our commitment to precision and reliability in every placement.

By leveraging our extensive network and robust vetting processes, we minimize hiring risks while maximizing project success. Whether you need a contractor for a short-term project or a long-term engagement, IT Search is your trusted partner in finding the right talent at the right time.

Ready to transform your hiring process? Let IT Search help you build a stronger, more agile IT team. Reach out to our contract team here to discover how we can make hiring seamless and effective for your business.

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Meet the team

As the core of recruitment is finding top talent, it only makes sense that we ensure we work alongside the very best in the market. We are a group of like-minded technical recruiters who put people at the core of everything we do. Our specialist technical recruitment consultants have the capacity to build teams, appoint leaders and nurture the careers of technology professionals in all locations across permanent and contract roles.

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Sean Devine
Sean Devine
Associate Director
David Shanahan
David Shanahan
Director
Karla O’Rourke
Karla O’Rourke
Associate Director
Graeme King
Graeme King
Principal Consultant
Craig McConkey
Craig McConkey
Principal Consultant
Ronan O’Connor
Ronan O’Connor
Senior Recruiter
Zuzana Havlova
Zuzana Havlova
Recruitment Consultant
Niamh Shannon
Niamh Shannon
Senior Consultant
Neil McDonald
Neil McDonald
Associate Director
Rebecca Lavery
Rebecca Lavery
Principal Consultant
Ruadhri McGarry
Ruadhri McGarry
Associate Director