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Companies are now recognising the need to adapt to the digitisation of business processes. On top of that, coding is quickly rising as the core competency for all kinds of 21st Century workers. With this, companies are now putting conscious efforts in hiring a programmer who can help them grow.
It’s hard to hire great programmers these days due to the current talent crunch. This talent shortage is largely affecting western countries like the UK, the US, and Australia. In this blog, I’ve compiled hiring pointers into a 7-point guide that will hopefully make it easier for you to find the right talent you need.
Identify your hiring need
Before you make any step in the hiring process, you have to understand first the job you need to fill. Especially with hard-to-fill jobs like programmers and developers, it can be tempting to hoard all the quality talent you can find. However, doing that is ineffective and counterproductive for your company.
Define your hiring needs by making a job specification, and then use that as your guide throughout the whole hiring process. This way you won’t get distracted by candidates who seem promising but are not what your company needs as of the moment. You can keep their resumes for future reference but stick to your current hiring need.
Prepare a person specification
Once you've defined the role you are recruiting for, identify the type of candidate you want. What training experience do you need? Educational attainment? What kind of personality does the job need? Identify all the qualifications your potential employee must have for the job; build a person specification.
These two documents—job specification and person specification—will be your guide as you write your job post. These will also help you attract the right candidates, saving you the hassle of receiving loads of CVs from unqualified applicants.
Write a job post that sells
With the job specification and person specification as your guide, start writing your job post. Betterteam, a cloud-based applicant tracking system company, advises using a "killer" job title and an emotive introduction. These are the first things that applicants see in your job ad; you'd want to grab their attention right away by highlighting exciting things or details about the job.
Also, make sure to provide a clear description of what the job is. Include the necessary skills that the applicant must have to qualify for the position. Don’t be too short on your list of requirements, but don’t be too long and overwhelming either. You don’t want to push away potential applicants. Write a job post that attracts the right applicants.
Be mobile-friendly
Snagajob’s 2017 State of the Hourly Worker reveals that 82% of hourly job seekers search jobs from their phone. So, if you want to reach more potential applicants, it's a smart move to go mobile. Get on smartphone apps. Get your job ad on major posting sites which have mobile versions. The goal is to be visible on mobile devices.
Keep in mind that your content should be mobile-friendly as well. Pay close attention to your formatting. Use bullets if necessary and always put important information first. Make other essential details easy to find, and you're good to go.
Explore all available means and platforms
Another good way to reach more potential applicants is to not limit yourself to just one means or one platform. It’s getting harder and harder to connect with high-quality talent, so you have to be proactive and come up with creative ways to reach them and grab their attention. If you’re looking for some inspiration and ideas for your company’s recruitment, here are some of the most creative recruitment campaigns you might want to read on.
There are also other ways, aside from recruitment campaigns, to find the programmer you need. Tap your employee’s networks and encourage employee referrals by giving incentives. You can also establish connections with local colleges, universities, and professors. That way you can reach out to the up-and-coming talent pool.
Lastly, you can also choose to look beyond your location. Technology today makes collaboration with other talents from all over the world possible and instantaneous. Companies are now outsourcing their IT needs and functions to offshore teams, enabling them to work with experts from other parts of the world. Outsourcing allows companies to connect to a wider pool of talent outside the country at competitive costs.
Contact passive candidates
According to a LinkedIn blog, only 25% of the fully-employed workforce are active job seekers. The big chunk of 75% belongs to passive candidates and tiptoers.
Passive candidates are those who are already employed and not actively looking for other jobs but are nevertheless open to better opportunities. Tiptoers, on the other hand, are those workers who aren’t actually applying for jobs but are just preparing to move. Tiptoers are subtly asking their networks about opportunities elsewhere.
Aside from reaching out to the active candidates, you might also want to develop strategies to reach out to these passive candidates.
Don’t close your mind to self-educated applicants
You might be missing out on great talent once you do this. Don’t immediately turn down self-educated applicants. These are developers or freelance programmers who have taught themselves with books and online tutorials. They build a curriculum of their own, so they only learn what they need, and they learn heavily by doing.
Also, remember that self-educating takes a lot of dedication and character. Sometimes, the best developers are self-educated, so keep your doors open for them.
Demand for portfolios of previous works
Together with the CVs, don’t forget to ask for a portfolio of your applicants' previous works. Portfolios will give you an idea of what kind of projects they’ve worked on and which areas they’ve mastered. Portfolios will also help you see if the candidate has the skills you need, which will be important in the following hiring stages.
Contact references for confirmation
Take time to contact the references listed in your applicants’ CVs. As you confirm with the contact person the skills and experiences the applicant claims to have, you can also take this chance to ask how the applicant adapted to the culture of the previous company, how he works, how he socialises, and other important details you need.
Go beyond coding
The interview stage is your chance as a recruiter to get to know more about your applicant. Sure, ask the necessary questions which are related to programming. However, don’t forget to go beyond those questions. By this time, your applicant has already passed the initial screening, so you should make an effort to know them beyond what their CV and experiences say.
You can ask them about their achievements, their likes and dislikes, and even their worst failure. Get to know whether they’re introverted or extroverted; if they’re more of a leader or more of a follower. All these small details will be helpful to you as you make decisions later on.
Conduct technical trials
Although you have already requested for a portfolio, technical trials are still a must-have when hiring a programmer. You can make use of testing tools like those offered at Tests4Geeks, or have a whiteboard test wherein your candidates have to solve programming problems on a whiteboard in front of you. This way, you get to see their skills at work and you also get a glimpse of how they approach problems while under pressure.
Learn to walk away
Now that you’ve done interviews and conducted technical trials, but you’re still not “feeling it”: maybe the potential programmer is messing you around, or he’s just not the one you’re looking for; then maybe it’s time to walk away. There are a lot of potential programmers out there, so don’t waste your time. Don’t waste theirs as well. Get up from the table and learn to say, “Thank you for your time.”
Don’t underpay, but don’t overdo it
Quality services also equal quality pay. Companies and recruiters often forget this, as they would prefer to cut costs as much as they can. If you want top-tier talents, then be prepared to give a salary that’s right for their services. Never ever underpay, but don’t overdo it as well. Look for the current market prices as a basis, and from there make adjustments to the salary you’re about to offer. As you do this, take into consideration the workload that your potential programmer will be receiving.
Check for a cultural fit
Before going further, check one last thing: a cultural fit. By now you are already convinced that the potential programmer has the qualifications and skills you need. However, you should also determine if he is a good fit for your company and the culture, as well as the team that he’ll be working with.
Show your passion
With a new addition to your team, it’s important to show your passion. Passion can be the greatest driver in everything—it helps every one of us get through the toughest and hardest times. Passion is also very contagious. Infecting everyone on your team with passion will be beneficial to your performance as a whole. When you hire a programmer, let him see and feel your passion right from the start. Be positive in all things, talk with enthusiasm and eagerness, and your programmers will follow your example.
Be a great employer
Your new hires also considered the working environment when they decided to accept the job offer. Now that they’re part of the organisation, they’re still testing the waters to see if they will like your company. As the employer, one of your goals is to provide a great working environment for your new hires. Make your workplace a fun place for your employees. Google is a great example of this. They provide their employees with access to gyms, volleyball courts, a bowling alley, massages, and music lessons. You don't have to be as extravagant as Google, just provide a place and activity for your employees to relieve stress.
There’s no such thing as perfect
Companies are now recognising the need to adapt to the digitisation of business processes. On top of that, coding is quickly rising as the core competency for all kinds of 21st Century workers. With this, companies are now putting conscious efforts in hiring a programmer who can help them grow.
Great developers come and go
It’s a fact. You’re only borrowing these great developers for a while. There will come a time when they will find better opportunities, or they will decide to start a business of their own, and you’ll have to accept that. For this reason, should always stay on the lookout for young blood.
Don’t be afraid to take time all throughout your hiring process. You need enough time to find the developer that will be the right fit for your needs. If you’re looking to build a web team, you might also find this blog on building a web team useful. Read up on more hiring advice, suggestions, and put what you’ve learned into action.
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Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive, cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Storma is a UK-owned business established 5 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent worldwide with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
Our client is a Canadian-based eCommerce engineering firm helping merchants build and manage their digital store infrastructure, optimize customer experience, and convert traffic to sales more efficiently.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill sets.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive, cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers from the Philippines join to work as part of international engineering teams and grow their CVs and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive, cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Business Development Representative to join our team. This role is crucial for driving our business growth by identifying potential clients, conducting direct outreach, and setting appointments for our sales team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for sales, a successful track record of achievement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
We are seeking a Fullstack Developer with a strong emphasis on front-end development and user experience to join our team. This role requires a balance of front-end and back-end skills, with a preference for candidates who excel in creating visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of IT projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills combined with excellent leadership abilities to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
We are looking for a talented Software Tester to join our expanding QA team. You will be working as part of a highly skilled team, helping build high-quality interactive web and mobile applications. You will work on implementing automation tests for our products to make sure they are kept robust.
As a Full-Stack Developer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our core product, which is market-ready and positioned for continuous improvement and innovation. You will be integral to the entire development lifecycle, enhancing existing features and deploying new functionalities. You will stay abreast of industry trends to continuously innovate and improve our product, taking ownership of projects from conception through to implementation.
As an iOS Developer, you lead technical excellence and management within our team on a leading VOD platform. You ensure iOS projects are delivered on time and within budget while providing clear solutions to complex technical issues. Your role fosters innovation and excellence through the adoption of new technologies and best practices, supporting the team to produce top-tier work.
This role will be to collaborate on the Quality Assurance of the company’s application, whilst also taking responsibility for the back-end architecture. You will assume responsibility for a wide range of activities that will include candidate support, client and integration support activities, and project-based work to improve our overall effectiveness
As a QA Engineer, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in both manual and automated testing, with a focus on mobile and web applications. This role involves working closely with developers, product owners, and UX/UI designers to ensure the highest quality of our software products.
We seek a Video Editor with a strong creative eye. You'll create high-quality YouTube videos, repurpose content, and streamline workflows using Adobe Premiere, Frame.io, CapCut, and other AI tools to maximize your video editing efforts. You will create videos on a weekly basis for our company and our CEO's personal brand. The job is completely remote, but we have offices in Makati, where you might be asked to join us occasionally for team gatherings.
This is an exciting opportunity for a video editor who has a growth mindset, who takes pride in their work and enjoys working from the comfort of their home.
As a Senior Developer specializing in Zuora Subscription Billing, you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of Zuora Subscription Billing solutions to support our subscription-based business model. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and implement solutions that align with the company's objectives.
Cloud Employee is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago.We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.
Cloud Employee is building a ‘Future of Work’ AI driven talent tech platform in the remote software engineer staffing space.
In this strategic and hands-on creative role, you'll have the opportunity to shape the narrative of remote work and impact the tech industry at a global scale.
With team members across the US, LATAM, Europe and Asia - we’re on a mission to bridge the talent gap with our matching platform and employee experience programs.
We need your storytelling strategy skills to ‘share the journey’ and the human stories behind our business
Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.
We are now seeking a passionate Senior/Team Lead Full-Stack PHP Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.
Cloud Employee is a UK-owned business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent worldwide with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines and Brazil as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee is a UK-owned business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent worldwide with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines and Brazil as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
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A leading UK-company that specializes in providing foreign currencies solutions
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.
Position Summary
In your role as a Robotics Software Engineer, your expertise in Robotic Software Engineering will be the key to your success. Collaborating with our skilled team, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing our cutting-edge product development accelerator. Your responsibilities will involve crafting, programming, and evaluating top-notch software essential for ensuring the dependable and secure operations of commercial robots.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.
Position Summary
The position of Mechanical Engineer corresponds to a mid-level role. An ideal candidate for this position possesses robust practical expertise in various technical systems. The responsibilities encompass a combination of individual input within projects and actively leading teams towards achieving a remarkable standard of technical proficiency.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.
Position Summary
In the role of an Industrial Design Engineer with a focus on cobotics, you will assume a crucial position in envisioning, crafting, and honing both the tangible and operational facets of our collaborative robotic solutions. Your collaboration will extend to cross-functional groups, including mechanical engineers, software developers, and UX designers, in the pursuit of devising cobotic systems centered around users. These systems will redefine effectiveness and safety within industrial settings.
Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
A top rated and state of the art cloud based video interviewing solutions company based in the UK catering to over 5000 prominent companies around the world such as Samsung, Uber, Boohoo, Coinbase, 7-Eleven and many more.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.
Position Overview
In the role of an Electrical Engineer, your expertise and proficiency in designing electrical-mechanical systems will be a key asset, enabling you to stand out. Collaborating with our skilled team, you will play a vital role in expediting product development processes.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.
We are now seeking a passionate Front End React Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.
We are now seeking a passionate Full-Stack Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring
Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.
We are now seeking passionate mid to senior-level Fullstack PHP Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.
Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.
We are now seeking passionate Lead Full-Stack PHP Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
Cloud Employee is a UK-owned business established eight years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent worldwide with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines and Brazil as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.
We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.
February 16, 2024
Companies are now recognising the need to adapt to the digitisation of business processes. On top of that, coding is quickly rising as the core competency for all kinds of 21st Century workers. With this, companies are now putting conscious efforts in hiring a programmer who can help them grow.
It’s hard to hire great programmers these days due to the current talent crunch. This talent shortage is largely affecting western countries like the UK, the US, and Australia. In this blog, I’ve compiled hiring pointers into a 7-point guide that will hopefully make it easier for you to find the right talent you need.
Identify your hiring need
Before you make any step in the hiring process, you have to understand first the job you need to fill. Especially with hard-to-fill jobs like programmers and developers, it can be tempting to hoard all the quality talent you can find. However, doing that is ineffective and counterproductive for your company.
Define your hiring needs by making a job specification, and then use that as your guide throughout the whole hiring process. This way you won’t get distracted by candidates who seem promising but are not what your company needs as of the moment. You can keep their resumes for future reference but stick to your current hiring need.
Prepare a person specification
Once you've defined the role you are recruiting for, identify the type of candidate you want. What training experience do you need? Educational attainment? What kind of personality does the job need? Identify all the qualifications your potential employee must have for the job; build a person specification.
These two documents—job specification and person specification—will be your guide as you write your job post. These will also help you attract the right candidates, saving you the hassle of receiving loads of CVs from unqualified applicants.
Write a job post that sells
With the job specification and person specification as your guide, start writing your job post. Betterteam, a cloud-based applicant tracking system company, advises using a "killer" job title and an emotive introduction. These are the first things that applicants see in your job ad; you'd want to grab their attention right away by highlighting exciting things or details about the job.
Also, make sure to provide a clear description of what the job is. Include the necessary skills that the applicant must have to qualify for the position. Don’t be too short on your list of requirements, but don’t be too long and overwhelming either. You don’t want to push away potential applicants. Write a job post that attracts the right applicants.
Be mobile-friendly
Snagajob’s 2017 State of the Hourly Worker reveals that 82% of hourly job seekers search jobs from their phone. So, if you want to reach more potential applicants, it's a smart move to go mobile. Get on smartphone apps. Get your job ad on major posting sites which have mobile versions. The goal is to be visible on mobile devices.
Keep in mind that your content should be mobile-friendly as well. Pay close attention to your formatting. Use bullets if necessary and always put important information first. Make other essential details easy to find, and you're good to go.
Explore all available means and platforms
Another good way to reach more potential applicants is to not limit yourself to just one means or one platform. It’s getting harder and harder to connect with high-quality talent, so you have to be proactive and come up with creative ways to reach them and grab their attention. If you’re looking for some inspiration and ideas for your company’s recruitment, here are some of the most creative recruitment campaigns you might want to read on.
There are also other ways, aside from recruitment campaigns, to find the programmer you need. Tap your employee’s networks and encourage employee referrals by giving incentives. You can also establish connections with local colleges, universities, and professors. That way you can reach out to the up-and-coming talent pool.
Lastly, you can also choose to look beyond your location. Technology today makes collaboration with other talents from all over the world possible and instantaneous. Companies are now outsourcing their IT needs and functions to offshore teams, enabling them to work with experts from other parts of the world. Outsourcing allows companies to connect to a wider pool of talent outside the country at competitive costs.
Contact passive candidates
According to a LinkedIn blog, only 25% of the fully-employed workforce are active job seekers. The big chunk of 75% belongs to passive candidates and tiptoers.
Passive candidates are those who are already employed and not actively looking for other jobs but are nevertheless open to better opportunities. Tiptoers, on the other hand, are those workers who aren’t actually applying for jobs but are just preparing to move. Tiptoers are subtly asking their networks about opportunities elsewhere.
Aside from reaching out to the active candidates, you might also want to develop strategies to reach out to these passive candidates.
Don’t close your mind to self-educated applicants
You might be missing out on great talent once you do this. Don’t immediately turn down self-educated applicants. These are developers or freelance programmers who have taught themselves with books and online tutorials. They build a curriculum of their own, so they only learn what they need, and they learn heavily by doing.
Also, remember that self-educating takes a lot of dedication and character. Sometimes, the best developers are self-educated, so keep your doors open for them.
Demand for portfolios of previous works
Together with the CVs, don’t forget to ask for a portfolio of your applicants' previous works. Portfolios will give you an idea of what kind of projects they’ve worked on and which areas they’ve mastered. Portfolios will also help you see if the candidate has the skills you need, which will be important in the following hiring stages.
Contact references for confirmation
Take time to contact the references listed in your applicants’ CVs. As you confirm with the contact person the skills and experiences the applicant claims to have, you can also take this chance to ask how the applicant adapted to the culture of the previous company, how he works, how he socialises, and other important details you need.
Go beyond coding
The interview stage is your chance as a recruiter to get to know more about your applicant. Sure, ask the necessary questions which are related to programming. However, don’t forget to go beyond those questions. By this time, your applicant has already passed the initial screening, so you should make an effort to know them beyond what their CV and experiences say.
You can ask them about their achievements, their likes and dislikes, and even their worst failure. Get to know whether they’re introverted or extroverted; if they’re more of a leader or more of a follower. All these small details will be helpful to you as you make decisions later on.
Conduct technical trials
Although you have already requested for a portfolio, technical trials are still a must-have when hiring a programmer. You can make use of testing tools like those offered at Tests4Geeks, or have a whiteboard test wherein your candidates have to solve programming problems on a whiteboard in front of you. This way, you get to see their skills at work and you also get a glimpse of how they approach problems while under pressure.
Learn to walk away
Now that you’ve done interviews and conducted technical trials, but you’re still not “feeling it”: maybe the potential programmer is messing you around, or he’s just not the one you’re looking for; then maybe it’s time to walk away. There are a lot of potential programmers out there, so don’t waste your time. Don’t waste theirs as well. Get up from the table and learn to say, “Thank you for your time.”
Don’t underpay, but don’t overdo it
Quality services also equal quality pay. Companies and recruiters often forget this, as they would prefer to cut costs as much as they can. If you want top-tier talents, then be prepared to give a salary that’s right for their services. Never ever underpay, but don’t overdo it as well. Look for the current market prices as a basis, and from there make adjustments to the salary you’re about to offer. As you do this, take into consideration the workload that your potential programmer will be receiving.
Check for a cultural fit
Before going further, check one last thing: a cultural fit. By now you are already convinced that the potential programmer has the qualifications and skills you need. However, you should also determine if he is a good fit for your company and the culture, as well as the team that he’ll be working with.
Show your passion
With a new addition to your team, it’s important to show your passion. Passion can be the greatest driver in everything—it helps every one of us get through the toughest and hardest times. Passion is also very contagious. Infecting everyone on your team with passion will be beneficial to your performance as a whole. When you hire a programmer, let him see and feel your passion right from the start. Be positive in all things, talk with enthusiasm and eagerness, and your programmers will follow your example.
Be a great employer
Your new hires also considered the working environment when they decided to accept the job offer. Now that they’re part of the organisation, they’re still testing the waters to see if they will like your company. As the employer, one of your goals is to provide a great working environment for your new hires. Make your workplace a fun place for your employees. Google is a great example of this. They provide their employees with access to gyms, volleyball courts, a bowling alley, massages, and music lessons. You don't have to be as extravagant as Google, just provide a place and activity for your employees to relieve stress.
There’s no such thing as perfect
Companies are now recognising the need to adapt to the digitisation of business processes. On top of that, coding is quickly rising as the core competency for all kinds of 21st Century workers. With this, companies are now putting conscious efforts in hiring a programmer who can help them grow.
Great developers come and go
It’s a fact. You’re only borrowing these great developers for a while. There will come a time when they will find better opportunities, or they will decide to start a business of their own, and you’ll have to accept that. For this reason, should always stay on the lookout for young blood.
Don’t be afraid to take time all throughout your hiring process. You need enough time to find the developer that will be the right fit for your needs. If you’re looking to build a web team, you might also find this blog on building a web team useful. Read up on more hiring advice, suggestions, and put what you’ve learned into action.
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