Recruiting in 2025: Insights and Advice from Vilmate’s Experts
With 2025 just around the corner, we expect even more technological trends and changes in the IT industry. Many specialists who faced challenges in the IT job market in recent years are hoping for improvements in the coming year. So, what can we expect from 2025? We spoke with the experts at Vilmate’s recruitment team to find out. They shared their insights on the future of hiring and offered helpful advice for newcomers to IT.
Recruiting in 2025: What Changes Can We Expect in the IT Market?
Meet the talented recruiters who excel at building teams at Vilmate: Oksana Nikonova, Serhii Pruhlo, Svitlana Klochko, and Olena Fomina. These experts are constantly searching for the right candidates and have their criteria and methods for selection.
We asked them five key questions and put together a summary of their answers for you.
- Personal qualities in IT: what are the timeless values?
Our recruiters agreed that technical competence has always been and will remain the most important quality. However, other traits are just as essential: a willingness to learn, teamwork skills, and initiative.
Good communication skills are crucial not only for collaborating with colleagues but also for understanding client needs. Analytical thinking and critical reasoning are also highly valued by recruiters.
Serhii Pruhlo, one of our specialists, shared advice for beginners on developing soft skills:
- Pay attention to client needs and ask clarifying questions to avoid misunderstandings.
- Keep personal issues to yourself, and don’t burden clients with them.
- Offer constructive criticism only when it’s truly necessary and well-considered.
Since our recruiters work with clients worldwide, they value responsiveness and cross-cultural competence.
These are the timeless qualities that have been in demand for years. But could new soft skills become essential in the future? We asked our recruiters to share their thoughts.
2. What new soft skills will candidates need in 2025?
Our specialists agree that the future will bring a growing demand for niche expertise. Clients will look for professionals in blockchain, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Full-stack developers and DevOps engineers with multi-platform experience will also be in high demand.
Recruiters predict the hiring process will become even more selective. Candidates must focus on developing personal qualities, such as strong English skills and the ability to respond quickly to client requests.
The key takeaway from our experts is clear: identify your strengths and work on perfecting them.
While assessing technical skills is relatively straightforward, how do recruiters evaluate personal qualities? We asked them to share their methods.
3. How do you evaluate soft skills during an interview?
Our recruiters assess soft skills in three stages. First, they evaluate the candidate’s overall suitability during the interview. They also ask about unique challenges the candidate has faced in previous jobs and present scenarios from Vilmate’s experience to test problem-solving skills.
During the technical interview, recruiters pay close attention to the conversation and note the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. The third stage involves speaking with the client, where the client’s subjective opinion is important.
Recruiters ask challenging questions about reasons for leaving previous jobs, willingness to work overtime, and how the candidate handles client disagreements. The answers help form an overall view of the candidate and guide the hiring decision.
Since we are looking ahead to 2025 when rapidly developing artificial intelligence will play an important role, we asked our recruiters for their thoughts on this new technology.
4. Will using artificial intelligence be an important soft skill in 2025?
Our recruiters quickly pointed out that using AI is more of a hard skill. However, they had different opinions on the importance of technology.
Serhii Pruhlo mentioned that he has not seen a demand for AI knowledge this year and does not expect one next year. He advised not to rely too much on AI but acknowledged that it can speed up and simplify some processes.
Oksana Nikonova, Svitlana Klochko, and Olena Fomina agreed that AI helps with professional growth and is an important skill today. They believe this skill will become a standard requirement for candidates.
Oksana Nikonova also mentioned other technology-related skills she looks for in candidates. One key skill is working remotely as if you were in the same room as your team.
Finally, we asked our recruiters about the future of the IT market. While they cannot predict the future, they can spot emerging trends.
5. What Advice Can You Give for Job Hunting in the IT Field in 2025?
Our recruiters agreed on one important point: hard work and dedication are essential for future success. For beginners, they recommend choosing a specific area of focus and working hard to develop skills in that field. Training courses, hackathons, and open-source projects are great starting points for building these skills.
For those who already have experience in the field, recruiters suggest strengthening your strongest skills, pursuing specialized education, and staying aware of market changes. It’s important to understand future trends and explore new areas of growth.
On our blog, you can read the full interview, including quotes from our specialists and many useful tips. We are always happy to share our knowledge and confidently offer expert guidance on any request.
