[Phpwm] Job Opportunities

[Chris Anstey]

Having looked at a lot of job opportunities over the last year, I'd also say
the salaries seem about 4 or 5k low, for the specified experience and job
descriptions.

One thing to be careful of is taking on a 'senior developer' for something
less than £25k, then seeing them leave in 6 months or a year, when they've
got the experience to get a job somewhere that is paying what some might
consider a more reasonable salary for their experience.

Needing another recruitment cycle and the time taken getting the new one up
to speed would probably cost more than paying the first one a few more £k...

If you do take people on with these salaries, at least make they know they
can work towards an increased salary, so they aren't tempted by the higher
salaries offered by other companies.

Re Williams; I've only interacted with them as a potential recruit, but I
would also say they seemed very competent - I'd definitely at least try them
if/when I am looking to recruit developers.

Cheers,

Chris

On 20 March 2011 07:39, Stephen Orr <steve at stephenorr.co.uk> wrote:

> From my point of view I'd expect a Junior Developer to be earning what
> you're offering for a Senior. And a Senior another 3 or 4k on top of that,
> so about 26, 27k.
>
> Sure, you'll get someone for those rates - if they're desperate, or just
> have no idea of how much they're worth in the marketplace. Otherwise, those
> rates will restrict you to people with limited experience or those who just
> aren't very good.
>
> My opinion only, but I'd say you need to up those salaries considerably.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On 19 Mar 2011, at 22:51, Alex Mace <alex at hollytree.co.uk> wrote:
>
> > Good luck with those rates, based on my experience recruiting a few
> > people last year, you're going to need it.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Alex
> >
> > On 19 Mar 2011, at 22:38, Rob Allen <rob at akrabat.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Tim,
> >>
> >> We're currently sorting out the spec for a new Senior Developer and I'm
> hugely relieved to see that the budget we have is about the same as you :)
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >>
> >> Rob...
> >>
> >>
> >> On 17 Mar 2011, at 12:18, Tim Cumming wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hi Everyone,
> >>>
> >>> Due to re-structuring we have THREE positions available that are being
> >>> advertised in local media at the moment.
> >>>
> >>> These are:
> >>>
> >>> Senior Developer (supervisory role) - 22,500 to 30,000 pa
> >>> Junior Developer - 15,500 to 18,000 pa
> >>> Designer/Junior Developer - 15,500 to 18,000 pa
> >>>
> >>> For more information, job descriptions and details of how to apply
> >>> please go to http://www.cybacat.com/careers/
> >>>
> >>> NO AGENCIES PLEASE!
> >>>
> >>> Cheers
> >>>
> >>> Tim
> >>> Cybacat Ltd - 0845 833 4447
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