But that does not mean you are helpless. Not at all. Here is a series of steps that will help you identify top tech performers regardless of their specialty. <\/p>\n
Need advice on how to start or develop your freelance consulting business in tech or IT? Need to start a new permanent or freelance assignment? Join\u00a0Mindquest<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and get support from our team of experts.<\/p>\n The first step in the process of recruiting any candidate is CV analysis.\u00a0Beyond providing an overall idea of a candidate\u2019s profile and trajectory, a careful look at a CV also offers an opportunity to start filtering early on and be more efficient.<\/p>\n Look at these Moreover, not all tech and IT professionals get involved with their community and attend events. Being an active member of the community is not a prerequisite for being good at one\u2019s job. But it sure helps. <\/p>\n If you spot a candidate who attends trade conferences, shares their expertise on forums, or leads workshops on their area of \u200b\u200bexpertise, chances are they are the kind of committed and driven professional you are looking for. Then, positive signs here include having an active GitHub profile, which allows users to share original code and have an open debate a variety of issues.<\/p>\n The interview is the next step. Asking the proper questions about the skills covered in the CV and the job offer will allow you to get a more precise idea of \u200b\u200bthe candidate\u2019s level of expertise. If your level of For more advice, particularly on how to approach interviews with independent contractors, you can check out our article on the\u00a0<\/strong>5 key questions to ask a tech or IT freelancer.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Nothing beats an old-fashioned test when it comes to demonstrating certain skills. It is very common for companies to have their IT candidates take task-specific practical tests, both to assess their technical capabilities and other parameters such as essential soft skills<\/strong><\/a> and cultural fit.<\/p>\n Again, you can enlist the help of a tech-savvy colleague to design the test and interpreted. It is standard practice to develop a range of tests covering the most common positions, but you will need to do some extra work for areas of expertise that are not so ubiquitous or if the candidate needs to fulfil very specific project specifications. Working with an industry-specialized recruiter can also give you an edge here. \u00a0<\/p>\n Last step: checking a candidate\u2019s references. As it is the case with any other position, this process takes time but is essential to avoid mistakes. Especially when you do not know too much about the skills you are vetting. <\/p>\n Compare the answers that the candidate provided during the interview to what former employers have to say. Ask these employers about the depth of the candidate\u2019s knowledge, as well as their role within the project and overall performance. Here you also have a chance to corroborate your first impressions of the candidates cultural fit and their soft skills. <\/p>\n Find your next assignment on our freelance and permanent IT recruitment platform, or\u00a0join Mindquest<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>so you don\u2019t miss out on any job opportunity!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wp.club-freelance.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CTA-Blog-fr-34-3-1024x213.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAssess the Technical Skills of IT Candidates<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Start with the CV<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Tips on indicators to look for<\/h3>\n
\nindicators to get a first impression of an expert\u2019s technical skills:<\/p>\n\n
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\ninvolvement<\/strong><\/h3>\nAsk the right
\ninterview questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Do not hesitate to ask for more detail on the candidate\u2019s past experiences, to alternate open-ended questions and very concrete ones, and to propose hypothetical scenarios.\u00a0Take the time to prepare your questions in advance. <\/p>\n
\nunderstanding of the candidate’s area of \u200b\u200bexpertise is very limited, do not
\nhesitate to be accompanied by someone who can help you prepare and conduct the
\ntechnical part of the interview.<\/p>\nPut the skills to the
\ntest<\/strong><\/h3>\nCheck the
\nreferences<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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