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Obtain key qualifiers from the IT hiring manager up front. Don’t just look for key words in a resume or rely on a standard job description. With answers to the following questions you’ll be able to write more effective job descriptions and uncover qualified technology candidates more quickly.
TECH SPECIFICS
Certifications required
Skills and years of experience required by area of expertise (QA, servers/networks, databases)
Level of involvement with skills: used in new development, enhancement and/or maintenance work
Management experience/expertise required
Specific work experience required vs. preferable (rank order of importance)
Proof of work product or deliverable that must be demonstrated
Project scope for past activities (hours, budget, resources)
Security clearances required
Key development tools the candidate must have experience using (rank order of importance)
Methodologies the candidate must have used extensively
REMEMBER THE BASICS
Permanent position or temporary contract position (& how long)
Level of education required
Position’s most critical responsibilities
Most difficult aspects of the position
Desired personality characteristics
Organizational structure above and below the position
Management style of the supervisor(s)
Overall pace of work: Quick or methodical
Amount of interaction with customer groups or clients (how much and in what types of situations)
Salary range/maximum salary
Percentage travel required
Culture of the group/team
