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Top 5 Tips for Hiring a Great Web Developer

Hiring a good web developer is very important because he/she would be responsible for creating the online face of your company. There are numerous Indian developers for hire, but following the tips like assigning small tasks initially and avoiding trivia questions will help you in getting the right talent.

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Top 5 Tips for Hiring a Great Web Developer

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  1. Top 5 Tips for Hiring a Great Web Developer

  2. Introduction • In the online world, hiring a web developer can be very critical because this person would be responsible for creating the online face of your organization. • Hiring the right talent right at the outset will save you from many hiccups and risks that may hurt your business reputation and bottom line. • Follow the tips given in the next few slides before you decide to hire developers in India who best suit your business model. www.virtualemployee.com

  3. DNA Should Precede Work Experience

  4. There are numerous Indian developers for hire; however, you need to check out their innate DNA apart from their experience. If their DNA includes the drive, passion, and determination that are associated with your company, you can hire them almost instantly. • Remember that a consistent and brilliant web developer who previously worked for a multinational company may not do well in a start-up. Unlike large organizations, most budding entities need employees who are versatile, adaptable, or risk-taking. www.virtualemployee.com

  5. Before you start interviewing potential candidates, make a list of your business's top five DNA requirements including relentless drive and great team work. If your interviewee fulfils at least three criteria, it would be a win-win scenario for both you and the candidate. • DNA-based hiring will also assist you in defining your company's work culture and ensure that the entire team works with a combined goal and purpose. • If you feel that a particular candidate is pretending in an interview, you will have to find other ways to see if they are the right fit. www.virtualemployee.com

  6. 2. Initially Assign Small Project to New Hire

  7. Initially, assigning a small or a non-critical project to a new developer would help you in gauging their skills and attitude. • At the end of the first project, you will be able to understand how efficient or creative the developer is, or how great a team player they are. • You can then let the developer know the hits and misses and how you would expect them to work for you. www.virtualemployee.com

  8. 3. Select Developer With Aptitude, Not Necessarily With Particular Skill

  9. In the IT world, skills fade away or become obsolete almost every two to three years. • Hiring a developer who can adapt to new technologies is better than having someone who is not flexible. • You can check a web developer's adaptability by asking the following questions: • What are the new programming languages you learned recently? • Which places do you visit to learn new technology tips and tricks? • Which was the last technology conference you attended or read about? www.virtualemployee.com

  10. 4. Avoid Asking Trivia Related Questions

  11. While interviewing web developers, avoid asking trivia questions like: • Who created Java? • Which year was PHP released in? • Do you know the origin of Python's name? • These are useful information, but trivia questions will only let you single out developers who have a great memory or can memorize a lot. • Don't ask questions that are easily available online; instead focus on open-ended queries and then listen to what a developer has to say. www.virtualemployee.com

  12. Ask things that encourage candidates to show their passion for work. Also assess their communication skills and see how they answer and explain the various technical terms. • Some of the open-ended posers you can come up with are: • When different developers work on the same data, how will you deal with the impending conflicts vis-a-vis a web application? • Which are your favorite design patterns and where have you used them? • What are the differences between an object-oriented and a component-based design? www.virtualemployee.com

  13. 5. Hire Slowly, Fire a Little Faster

  14. When you plan to hire developers in India, making a little extra time for recruitment is fine, especially if you are not sure whether a potential new joinee will be a perfect fit for your project or business. • If you realize that things are not transpiring in the best interest of your business, it is always better to let a developer go as soon as possible. • An inefficient professional can have a negative effect on the entire team and possibly your entire business too. www.virtualemployee.com

  15. Summary • Employing the best tech professionals including web developers is not an easy task. • To make your online business profitable and successful, recruiting someone who possesses all the required traits is vital. • A good web developer will leave no stone unturned to ensure that your company is perceived by customers in the right light, which of course will be your primary goal too. www.virtualemployee.com

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