Market Insights

Bridging the Talent Gap for Venture-Backed Companies Insight: Venture capital and private equity firms invest heavily in software companies, expecting rapid growth and substantial returns. However, the lack of specialized go-to-market (GTM) talent often hinders these companies from achieving their full potential. Traditional search firms, without a deep understanding of the software industry, fail to…

Did you know that the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) estimates the cost of replacing a bad hire to be up to five times their annual salary? For a mid-level sales position, this can mean losses between $25,000 and $50,000, according to Harvard Business Review. These costs encompass salaries, benefits, severance packages, and the…

As the world emerges from the pandemic, the job market has undergone significant shifts, particularly for technology workers. In the early stages of the pandemic, remote work opportunities expanded the reach of job seekers, allowing them to explore opportunities across the country. However, as the dust settles, highly sought-after remote roles are becoming increasingly competitive,…

Some tech companies are hiring again.  Is this the bottom of the market and is that light we are seeing at the end of the tunnel?  Business has been slow at Prime Team for the past 6 months as the market rapidly cooled after the post pandemic hiring boom. From our perspective it appears that…

Preparing for Your Job Interview You’ve landed the interview you want. Now, how do you maximize your chances of getting an offer? Planning for the Interview: Find a quiet location and turn your camera on for all virtual interviews. Ask your recruiter what they can tell you about the company, their culture, the interview format,…

The benefits of building relationships with recruiters. Perhaps I’m dating myself by writing this post. I’ve worked in recruiting for more than 20 years and at the outset of my career I took it for granted that people in my chosen industry would be interested in developing long term relationships with recruiters.  In fact,  this…