What your IT manager wants in a new hire

October 14, 2008 by
Filed under: In this week's e-newsletter, IT staffing, Latest News & Views 

Recruiters and HR pros are often given the tough task of finding suitable candidates for IT jobs — which can be hard for people without a technical background.

So what qualities do IT managers want in job candidates?

The answer can be broken down into two main categories: security backgrounds and soft skills.

Only 54% of the managers surveyed said their staffs had enough security expertise, according to a recent survey by the Computing Technology Industry Association.

Also, more than half said non-technical skills were just as important as tech ability in today’s work environment. Specifically, they’d like to see more:

  • writing ability
  • aptitude for public speaking
  • teamwork experience, and
  • curiosity.

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