Here are some useful hiring tips to consider when looking for top-notch IT talent.

Make Your Decision Swiftly
Why? Because almost every person you interview will have multiple interviews running at the same time. Speed matters when deciding if a candidate fits your requirements; even more so if the job requires, and they possess, certain high demand skill sets.

Signing Bonuses are Back
Why? They’re a great way to tip the scales in your favor, and show a candidate how valuable they are to you.

Be Open to Virtual Offices
Why? The concerns of telecommuting are long past. Be flexible—allowing a person to work 1 to 2 days from a home office will make your offer more competitive.

Offer a Competitive Salary
Why? Salaries are rising every day, especially for those skilled in the highest demand areas, such as all Oracle Technologies, .NET, C#, Flash, and Information Architects. If you are not prepared to offer a competitive salary, you will not land your candidate of choice.  See our 2011 Salary Guide here.

Don’t Set Up More than Two Face-to-Face Interviews
Why? Candidates expect a decision without having to return for a third interview.

Use Fifteen Minute Phone Screens
Why? It saves a lot of time and gives your recruiter or HR department the ability to gather important intelligence about the soft skills necessary for a good fit.

Sponsor an H1B Visa
Why? Your candidate pool can sometimes increase by 500% if your company is open to H1B sponsorship. Typically, the total filing and legal fees are less than $5,000 per transaction, and the process takes less than one day to complete.

Show the Candidate How Working at Your Company Will Enable Them to Learn New Technologies
Why? Technology candidates are interested in expanding their knowledge base, and want to know that their employer will support their career development.

Hire for Today’s Need and Tomorrow’s Vision
Why? Remember that you’re hiring for the future. New people should provide the skills you need in the future, not just match the job demands you see today. Be clear about your strategic direction for the future, and then hire the talent to help you achieve it.

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