Tech Candidates - Market Survey

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* 2. How many years experience do you have in this field?

1 or less

1-3 Years

3-5 Years

5-10 Years

10+ Years

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* 3. What is your current job title?

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* 4. Which best describes your employment type currently?

Employed in a permanent position

Employed as a contractor

Freelancing

Unemployed - looking for opportunities

Maternity / Paternity Leave

Owner of a business

Taking a career break

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What is your current working set-up?

100% on-site

Hybrid - 3+ days a week on site

Hybrid - 2 or less days a week on site

Fully Remote

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which describes your current situation?

Employed - not searching / speaking to recruiters

Employed - but I'll click on a job advert if it looks interesting

Employed - open to hearing about the right opportunity

Employed - actively looking for a new role

Unemployed - actively looking for a new role

Interviewing currently

Taking a career break

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What is your annual salary (before tax - based on full time employment)

£23,000 or less

£23,001-£26,000

£26,001-£30,000

£30,001-£37,000

£37,001-£45,000

£45,001-£55,000

£55,001-£68,000

£68,001-£80,000

£80,001-£100,000

£100,001+

Prefer not to say

Contractor / Other employment type - please comment with day rate etc instead:

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* 8. When did you last receive a salary increase?

In the last 6 months

Between 6-12 months ago

Between 1-2 years ago

Between 2-3 years ago

3+ years ago

I've never had an increase

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Which of the following helped impact this salary increase? (Select all that apply)

My employer pro-actively reviewed my salary without a request

I broached the topic in a performance review / appraisal meeting

I approached my manager directly

I was counter-offered when approached for a new role

I started a new job at an increased salary

I utilised market insights to ensure my pay was competitive

I visited Glassdoor to review average salaries at my company

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Which benefits do you currently receive (select all that apply, if applicable)?

Employer Pension contributions

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance

Gym membership

Employee wellness scheme

Mental health support

Childcare benefits

Funded accreditations / training

Equity / Profit shares

Social events

Bonus

Buy / sell annual leave

Condensed working pattern (e.g. 4 day work week)

Free food / drink

Free parking

Work from anywhere policy

NOT APPLICABLE

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What is most important to you in a job role? (Select your top 3 Factors)

Opportunity for career development and progression

An employer with a good reputation strong company culture

Employer trust / Autonomy in my role

Working with colleagues I like and collaborate well with

Opportunity for remote / hybrid working

The chance to make an impact

Salary & Benefits

Job security

Supportive management

Exciting projects and interesting work

A diverse and inclusive workforce

Opportunity to learn new skills

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* 12. What else (if anything) is important to you in your job role / career move?

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* 13. Does a company's employer brand / reputation influence your decision in whether you apply for a role with them?

Yes

Not sure

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* 14. Which employer brand / reputation factors would influence your decision to apply? (Select all that apply)

Glassdoor Score

Glassdoor Employee Reviews

Customer Opinions / Reviews

Diversity and inclusion

Social Media Posts

Website Content - Careers page, Meet the Team etc

Awards (e.g. Top Employer, Investors in people, Best Companies etc.)

CSR (e.g. ethical / environmental / philanthropic responsibilities)

Financial health of the organisation

Company mission, vision and values

Consumer brand - Product or service quality

None

Other (please specify)

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* 15. How did you find your most recent job role / join your current organisation?

Contacted by an agency recruiter

Contacted by an internal recruiter

Reached out to the company directly

Applied to a job on LinkedIn / job boards

Applied on the company website

Referred by an employee

Other (please specify)

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* 16. If searching for a new job, which platforms / methods do you use? (Select All that apply)

LinkedIn Jobs

LinkedIn Networking

Indeed

Google Job Listings

CW Jobs

Jobsite

Total Jobs

Security Cleared Jobs

JobServe

Reed

Glassdoor - Check employer reviews

Glassdoor - Jobs

Work with a recruiter

Other (please specify)

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* 17. If searching for a new job, which of the following would encourage you to apply for a job role? (Select all that apply)

Transparent salary & benefits

Defined timescales for interview and start dates

A simple application process

Matching 75% or more of the required skills

Remote / hybrid work set-up

Offer of career progression / training and development

A great benefits package

Enhanced parental leave policies

Company with B Corp Status

CSR commitments that I align with

Company values and vision that I align with

A good Glassdoor rating & positive employee reviews

An advert that is short and sweet

A detailed advert that gives me a look into the full role and responsibilities

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 18. When it comes to interviewing for a new role, how many stages would you expect to have?

Other (please specify)

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* 19. How long would you expect it to take between your first interview for a role and receiving a job offer to take?

Under 1 week

1-2 weeks

2-3 weeks

3-4 weeks

4+ weeks

Other (please specify)

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* 20. Have you ever had an experience applying / interviewing that put you off accepting a job role or proceeding with the application?

Yes - prefer not to say

Yes - share feedback in the comments

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* 21. Are you considering making a career move in 2025?

Yes

Unsure

Prefer not to say

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* 22. Which of the following (if any) are impacting the decision to change jobs / stay in your current role in 2025?

Cost of living

Family reasons

Social / Political Factors

Market Uncertainty

Changes in current company

Job satisfaction

Career progression

Other (please specify)

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* 23. Where are you currently based?

Scotland, UK

North West - England, UK

North East - England, UK

Yorkshire and the Humber - England, UK

West Midlands - England, UK

East Midlands - England, UK

Wales, UK

Northern Ireland, UK

Greater London - England, UK

South West - England, UK

South East - England, UK

Other (please specify)

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* 24. Gender: How do you identify?

Female

Male

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe, below

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* 25. Would you like to be entered into the draw for the chance to win a £100 Amazon Voucher?* (T&C's apply see our website for more details)*

Yes

Tech Candidates - Market Survey

Have your say for our 2025 Market Survey!

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* 1. Which sector of tech / digital best describes your area of work?

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* 2. How many years experience do you have in this field?

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* 3. What is your current job title?

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* 4. Which best describes your employment type currently?

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* 5. What is your current working set-up?

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* 6. Which describes your current situation?

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* 7. What is your annual salary (before tax - based on full time employment)

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* 8. When did you last receive a salary increase?

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* 9. Which of the following helped impact this salary increase? (Select all that apply)

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* 10. Which benefits do you currently receive (select all that apply, if applicable)?

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* 11. What is most important to you in a job role? (Select your top 3 Factors)

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* 12. What else (if anything) is important to you in your job role / career move?

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* 13. Does a company's employer brand / reputation influence your decision in whether you apply for a role with them?

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* 14. Which employer brand / reputation factors would influence your decision to apply? (Select all that apply)

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* 15. How did you find your most recent job role / join your current organisation?

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* 16. If searching for a new job, which platforms / methods do you use? (Select All that apply)

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* 17. If searching for a new job, which of the following would encourage you to apply for a job role? (Select all that apply)

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* 18. When it comes to interviewing for a new role, how many stages would you expect to have?

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* 19. How long would you expect it to take between your first interview for a role and receiving a job offer to take?

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* 20. Have you ever had an experience applying / interviewing that put you off accepting a job role or proceeding with the application?

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* 21. Are you considering making a career move in 2025?

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* 22. Which of the following (if any) are impacting the decision to change jobs / stay in your current role in 2025?

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* 23. Where are you currently based?

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* 24. Gender: How do you identify?

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* 25. Would you like to be entered into the draw for the chance to win a £100 Amazon Voucher?* (*T&C's apply see our website for more details)

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* 26. At what email address would you like to be contacted?

* 25. Would you like to be entered into the draw for the chance to win a £100 Amazon Voucher?* (T&C's apply see our website for more details)*