Tell us more about your role at QCS Staffing
My role revolves around generating candidate relationships and I focus on
growing the data centre network at QCS Staffing. I work closely with the sales
team, who create the business opportunities, and my side of the process is
all about targeting skilled candidates.
This involves connecting with professionals, finding out more about their
situation and future plans and the current market, and informing them about
available opportunities.
How do you feel the data industry has changed over the past two years?
From what I have seen, the
data centre market
is growing at an incredible rate. The technology is rapidly evolving and
improving, and with the increased use of digital technologies, the need for
data storage is growing.
We are seeing more funding and opportunity for new technologies,
innovations and ideas which is leading to the data market spanning further
and further globally. Originally we were seeing investment being limited to
the big cities across the world, and now we’re starting to see much more
resources being directed to the outer regions of the globe.
Are there any particular challenges that you face in your industry?
I feel like the biggest challenge is that the market now has more
opportunities than there are professionals. There are simply not enough
skilled data professionals
to go around, which is another indicator of how much the industry has
grown.
So, trying to maintain the market with such a massive amount of opportunity
presents a real challenge to us. However, challenges are part of our role
and what makes each day so exciting and rewarding, so we are relishing in
them and ready to tackle them head-on.
What do you enjoy most about recruiting in the data centre sector?
I love the fact that this industry is so fast-paced. It’s a high-energy
environment and the market is still relatively untapped. There is so much
innovation and new technology being introduced which is incredibly
exciting.
We are seeing some real changes, such as the emergence of small data
centres that are just as efficient as the global powerhouses. Little
innovations like these make the market so interesting and there is always
something new and fascinating on the horizon.
What do you think the future of the data centre market holds?
I think we are going to start heading into a world where small represents
more value than big. We will start seeing more technology being invested
into small and compact data centres that deliver the same level of service
as their larger counterparts.
In terms of the market, we are going to see more input from cloud-based
colocation sites where companies with lower budgets can attempt to compete
with the larger firms. Additionally, America has always been ahead of the
game for technology, however, they are yet to explode in the data market. I
expect some substantial movement across the pond as firms begin to realise
the value of data.
What advice would you give to someone looking to join the QCS Staffing team?
Do it! QCS Staffing is a brilliant place to work, there is an incredible amount
of positive vibes, and we operate in a fantastic atmosphere. The
company has a real family feeling
and it’s much more than just “coming to work”. There is so much opportunity
here and you have all of the resources you need to really succeed in your
role. So give it a shot and see for yourself.
Take the next step in your recruitment career with QCS Staffing
With more than 25 years of experience, QCS Staffing is a great place to grow your
career and achieve your professional goals.
We have
award-winning training
delivered by our in-house coaching team and external industry-leading
trainers, who are there to help our employees structure their career plans
so they can progress within their roles.
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