Why recruiting developers requires a different approach

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Aug 25, 2017 · 4 min read

The recent growth of the tech industry and the start-up phenomenon have set the market on a frenetic global hunt for the best IT professionals. While the surplus of offers give the top developers the opportunity to choose the projects in which they would like to participate based on their personal interest and career goals, companies have been struggling to track and hire the perfect candidates. Recruitment, job boards and outsourcing are among the most used tactics to create or expand a team. Considering that each has its particularities, which would be the best way to go?

  • Traditional recruitment process

Selecting candidates through a recruitment process has been the standard in the corporate world, however this process not always applies to the IT industry. Most of the experienced specialists are looking for short-term cooperation, which requires a time-efficient hiring method. Although it is crucial to know the characteristics, competences and ambitions of the candidate, a long and thorough recruitment process might not draw the interest of experienced and highly skilled professionals.

A common sense among IT professionals is that it’s extremely difficult to hire a good programmer if you don’t know anything about programming. It is necessary to have some technical background to properly asses a candidate’s qualifications to perform the task. This creates an issue particularly to those who have an idea for a start-up but are searching for a developer to execute the concept. It is necessary to know the programming world and be part of the community to successfully recruit professionals for your team or start-up.

  • Mainstream and Niche Job boards

Naturally, the internet is one of the best ways to get in touch with developers who are looking for work. Mainstream and niche job boards offer a wide range of options with millions of candidates. LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor and even Facebook will most likely attract professionals interested on your job opening, although that would be just the initial phase of a recruitment process that will most likely require lots of time and resources.

If you look for a professional with specific skills, niche job boards such as Stack Overflow Jobs, Dice.com, Mashable, Crunchboard and GitHub are some of the go-to spots for developers. Although those paid options might bring experienced programmers to your doorstep, it is still necessary to assess the candidate, look for references, portfolios and test his or her abilities. Companies often want to be sure not only about the candidate’s proficiency, but also if that person will be a good fit and will be engaged throughout the entire project.

  • Specialized Outsourcing service

A combination between the wide reach of a job board and the scrutiny of a detailed recruitment process, outsourcing companies specialized in IT professionals work to bridge the gap between experienced developers and the demanding market. Clients have access to an extensive network of professionals who have been previously tested and undergo frequent evaluations. An outsourcing company solves the issue of having to know the IT market to properly recruit candidates by trusting experienced developers with the task of selecting members of the network, and will also assist the end clients in the process of finding the best match.

Outsourcing will not only save you time and effort by taking care of the entire recruitment process, but will also offer streamlined models of business cooperation designed to fit different needs without compromising the budget. It’s a well-known resource that can both quickly bring a specific professional to complement an existing team or provide a complete group of developers to bring an idea to life.

  • Takeaway…

Before investing money on job board posts or spending time recruiting and testing candidates, it is important to understand what are your company’s needs and what is the best strategy to find the perfect professional for the job. Factors such as the urgency to fill the open position, candidate’s level of knowledge, quality of service and commitment to the project must all be taken in consideration. That’s especially important when the best developers no longer need to run after work and can simply choose projects that they find appealing or can fit their busy schedules.

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