The ideal candidate for a technical role in today’s job market possesses a variety of abilities, including hard, analytical, social, linguistic, transferable and soft skills. Hard skills are vital in the hiring process since they measure a candidate’s technical aptitude as hard skills are frequently quantitative and technically focused.
Customer relationship management (CRM), software development, management abilities, sales experience, computer science and budget management are among the top hard talents in demand right now.
26 per cent employees believe that learning through project-based experience is more productive than other methods, reveals an ebook released by Instahyre, an AI-driver HR-tech platform. The ebook further highlights the significance of companies fostering a culture of continuous learning and creating learning opportunities.
As per a survey mentioned in the ebook, 94 per cent of employees would stay at a company longer if it invested in their learning and development. Additionally, teamwork and collaboration are also essential for productivity and business success.
If believed to ebook, 88 per cent of employees and 94 per cent of executives believe that a distinct workplace culture is vital to business success. Platforms that enhance collaboration among employees and clients contribute to productivity and growth.
Furthermore, behavioural-based interview techniques are used by companies to assess candidates’ skills and cultural fit. These techniques evaluate candidates’ interpersonal skills, adaptability, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Technical interviews, certification exams, and online whiteboard tasks are also common methods for evaluating candidates’ depth of expertise in specific technologies. The ebook highlights that 82.7 per cent of developers contribute to open-source projects, indicating its prevalence in the developer community.
In conclusion, assessing hard skills through precisely planned methods allows modern hiring managers to identify candidates who can contribute significantly to a company’s success and growth. Companies’ recruiters may choose to implement broad or specific methods based on their hiring priorities, but the ultimate goal remains the same – finding candidates with all the necessary prerequisites for success.