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The IT Hiring Challenge: Finding the Right Talent Fast

Hiring top IT professionals has never been more competitive. With high demand, shifting expectations, and an evolving job market, businesses are feeling the impact. As a result, many companies struggle to fill critical roles—often losing top candidates to faster-moving competitors.

At Oxford Solutions, we work with companies in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and across the U.S.. Our team not only assists clients in finding IT talent, but also helps them attract and hire through flexible staffing solutions.

Whether you need someone for a short-term project, a trial period before hiring, or even a long-term addition to your team, we can help.

3 IT Hiring Solutions That Work

Contract Staffing: Fast, Flexible, & Scalable

Need a skilled IT professional right away? In that case, contract staffing allows you to scale your team quickly without long-term commitment. This option is especially useful for:

  • Short-term projects that require specialized skills
  • Filling gaps during hiring freezes or sudden vacancies
  • Scaling teams during peak workloads without long-term risk

Contract-to-Hire: Try Before You Commit

Not sure if a candidate is the right long-term fit? With contract-to-hire, you can test the waters before making a full-time hire. This approach is ideal for:

  • Ensuring both technical and cultural fit before committing
  • Reducing hiring risks by allowing time for evaluation
  • Gaining internal buy-in before extending a full-time offer

Direct Hire: Secure Top IT Talent for the Long Term

If you need permanent IT professionals to grow your team, our direct hire solutions connect you with pre-vetted, highly qualified candidates. Direct hire is a great choice for:

  • Building long-term IT teams with the right expertise
  • Filling specialized, high-level positions that require niche skills
  • Reducing time-to-hire by leveraging our expert sourcing

Why Companies Choose Oxford Solutions

Oxford Solutions is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, yet we support businesses in Philadelphia and across the U.S. with their IT hiring needs.

  • Local & National IT Talent Network – We specialize in placing IT professionals not only in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, but also nationwide.
  • Targeted Recruiting Process – We focus on skills, culture fit, and most importantly, long-term success to match you with the right talent.
  • Faster Hiring, Less Hassle – We handle everything from sourcing to screening and vetting, so that you get top candidates quickly.

Let’s Talk About Your IT Hiring Needs

If you’re hiring in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or anywhere in the U.S., we’d love to help. Let’s discuss your hiring goals so that together, we can find the right solution for your team.

Give us a call at 412-348-2260 or fill out our CONTACT US form and our IT sales team will get back to you to schedule a time to talk.

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