AI Sparks High-Paying Tech Job Demand Amid Hiring Slowdown: Insights from iCIMS Report

Insights from the iCIMS March 2025 Workforce Report

The iCIMS Insights March 2025 Workforce Report reveals that high salaries are attracting job seekers to tech positions, even as women face challenges in adapting to AI skills. iCIMS, a leader in talent acquisition technology, analyzed data from thousands of organizations that process over 223 million applications and hire more than 5.4 million people annually.

Despite a general hiring slowdown, tech job seekers remain undeterred. The report highlights that while application volume surged by 12% since February 2024, hiring dropped by 6% during the same period.

Key Insights on Tech Jobs

• Tech jobs are hot, but not easy to land. Applications for tech roles jumped 28% year-over-year. However, hires decreased by 3%.
• Tech hiring buffers for the right fit. The time-to-fill for tech jobs increased from 48 days to 51 days within a year.
• Older workers sit on the tech bench. The majority of applicants (58%) for tech roles are aged 18-24, with those under 35 making up 78%.
• Tech is a man's (and woman's) world. Men’s applications for tech jobs increased 32%, while women’s applications rose 27%, both significantly outpacing the overall labor market.

The Impact of AI on Job Seeker Behavior

• Chasing dollars, not code. 57% of job seekers are attracted to tech roles primarily due to high salaries, with job stability and flexibility also being significant factors.
• Don't mind the (AI skills) gap. Only 21% of job seekers feel prepared for AI-driven workplace challenges.
• Boomers swipe left on tech careers. Concerns about ageism and skill gaps deter 57% of baby boomers from pursuing tech jobs.
• Imposter syndrome is causing a glitch. 23% of women feel unprepared for AI changes at work, compared to 17% of men. Only 10% of women believe AI literacy is essential for landing a job today.

iCIMS is committed to responsible AI practices, recently earning TrustArc's TRUSTe Responsible AI Certification, confirming its dedication to trustworthy and fair recruiting processes. For more insights, download the full iCIMS Insights March Workforce Report.