The world of tech moves fast. And that includes tech hiring.
But for many companies, filling open entry-level tech roles quickly and efficiently remains a challenge. Traditional recruiting processes often take months (if not longer), draining resources and leaving critical business needs unmet.
That’s why companies need a faster, smarter way to access top entry-level tech talent. Enter Ready-to-Hire (RTH)—General Assembly’s solution for organizations of all sizes—and across all industries—looking to hire job-ready, diverse tech talent at speed.
With a pool of 5,000-plus General Assembly graduates annually, sharpened focus on and expertise in today’s most in-demand skills, and 91% retention rates, Ready-to-Hire delivers skilled, vetted tech professionals—when and where you need them.
The rinse-repeat challenge: Filling entry-level tech roles quickly
Entry-level tech hiring should be simple, yet many companies still face major roadblocks:
- Long hiring cycles slow down progress and delay critical projects.
- Unqualified applicants flood job postings, making it harder to find true qualified talent.
- Diversity gaps persist, limiting access to fresh perspectives and innovation.
- Lack of soft skills makes integrating new hires into tech teams (and all teams) a challenge.
With Ready-to-Hire, these challenges disappear. Instead of spending months (or more) searching, you can hire top-tier, pre-vetted talent immediately—all while increasing workforce diversity and reducing hiring risks.
What makes Ready-to-Hire different?
Ready-to-Hire isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about delivering results from day one. Here’s what sets this innovative tech hiring solution apart:
1. Pre-vetted, job-ready talent
Unlike traditional hiring, Ready-to-Hire provides a pipeline of pre-qualified candidates with in-demand skills in:
- Software engineering
- Data analytics
- Data science
- UX and product design
- Product management
Each candidate is trained by practicing industry practitioners who ensure they have the right skills and can hit the ground running from day one.
2. Candidates with real-world experience
Ready-to-hire graduates aren’t just fresh out of school—they come with an average of six years of prior work experience. That means they bring:
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- A professional mindset
- The ability to integrate seamlessly into teams
3. Faster hiring, lower risk
Need to fill a tech role right now? Ready-to-Hire makes it happen without lengthy recruitment cycles. General Assembly’s pre-vetted talent pipeline means no more waiting months to get the right people in place.
And with 91% of companies retaining Ready-to-Hire hires for 2-plus years, you can trust that you’re making a smart, long-term investment in your workforce.
4. A more diverse tech workforce
Diversity isn’t just a goal—it’s a business advantage. 60% of Ready-to-Hire graduates come from historically underrepresented groups, and 33% identify as female.
By hiring through Ready-to-Hire, you don’t just fill roles—you build a stronger, more inclusive tech team that drives innovation and better business outcomes.
5. Global reach, local impact
Whether you need remote workers or onsite tech talent, Ready-to-Hire provides global access to in-demand tech professionals. With a presence in key markets worldwide, you get tech talent when and where you need it most.
Why leading companies trust Ready-to-Hire
Hundreds of companies—including Adobe, Booz Allen Hamilton, Humana, and Microsoft—already rely on General Assembly’s talent solutions to meet their hiring needs.
Here’s why:
- Immediate access to job-ready, high-performing tech professionals
- Significantly reduced recruiting costs compared to traditional hiring methods
- Diverse, skilled tech talent ready to make an impact from day one
- Higher retention rates, meaning you don’t just hire faster—you hire better
With Ready-to-Hire, companies no longer need to compromise between speed, quality, and diversity—they get all three.
How to get started with Ready-to-Hire
The demand for tech talent isn’t slowing down—and neither is the need for fast, effective tech hiring solutions.
If your company needs to fill open entry-level tech roles immediately, Ready-to-Hire has you covered.