Demand surges for quick joiners as projects tighten foundit tracker shows 58 percent jump

One in three ads now asks for immediate joining

foundit’s Insights Tracker says employers increasingly favor candidates who can join immediately. With project deadlines shrinking, nearly one in three job ads mention immediate availability, and demand for quick joiners has risen 58% since 2022. But this speed preference outpaces the rate at which candidates become available, widening a growing talent gap.