The technology sector is one of the most rapidly growing sectors of the economy right now. Its rapid pace of growth means that there will be a high demand for skilled IT employees. The high demand for skilled tech workers and fast pace of growth for the tech industry often means that there will be vacant positions for tech firms.
So how do you decide who to hire to fulfill these slots? Technical expertise is no doubt important for tech firms. However, many tech leaders and business owners believe that there are many other skills besides technical knowledge that matter when selecting new hires for your tech business. Here are some of them according to the Tech Council from Forbes Magazine.
Zachary Chen from Impression Holdings LLC believes that the ability to think outside the box is crucial for tech workers today. There is an abundance of programmers out there that can replicate codes. However, there are much fewer that can create their own codes to solve problems. This ability to think outside the box and come up with new solutions to old problems should be something to look for in new hires.
Bill Waid of FICO, the company that has developed the well known and widely utilized FICO credit score has the following advice when it comes to new hires. He believes that new tech hires must understand the impact that technology has on the workplace and socihttps://www.forbes.com/sites/lizryan/2016/03/02/12-qualities-employers-look-for-when-theyre-hiring/#5d5dc3462c24ety. Waid says that having the right skills and knowledge is not enough.
Michael Gargiulo of VPN.com says that attention to detail is a key factor for him when he recruits new employees for his company. He tests the ability of prospective employees’ attention to detail by giving them simple instructions that will require specific instructions. If they do not follow all the details when submitting their applications, then he will move on. By paying attention to detail, you can help select employees that care about accuracy and quality in their line of work.
Intangibles are crucial in the tech industry too says Evan Francen of FRSecure LLC. He is referring to things such as the ability to work in a team. Integrity and being gifted in certain areas are other intangibles that are often difficult or impossible to improve. Education, skill, and knowledge are essential to have, says Francen, but without the intangibles, an employee might not be very productive or helpful at your firm.
