Utilising Tech Evaluation to Sidestep Mis-Hires

As organisations adapt to technological advancements, pursuing technical talent becomes increasingly important for success. Hiring managers and their teams are under pressure to onboard skilled technical talent quickly, making the risk of hiring mistakes and challenges even higher.

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The Cost of Mis-Hires.

Mis-hires can have legal and cost ramifications, slowing down projects and impacting digital transformation efforts negatively.

Dr. Brad Smart, a management psychologist, and expert in hiring, estimates that the cost of a mis-hire can range from 5 to 27 times the salary of the employee.

Therefore, it is important to implement proper candidate screening processes to mitigate the risk of mis-hires and their negative impact on the candidate and the team. Amidst this challenge, the demand for technical skills necessitates that organisations provide an efficient hiring process to prevent candidates from withdrawing early.

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Challenges in Technical Recruitment.

People managers, financial managers, and other non-technical managers are often tasked with recruitment activities and face hurdles in navigating technical recruitment, especially in evaluating technical skills. These professionals must assess technical skills, team and culture fit and ensure an objective and fair recruitment process. Screening technical candidates can be daunting as these managers are not typically trained for this function. Evaluating technical skills requires specific knowledge and skills, making surface-level screening insufficient for technical roles.

Most hiring managers rely on technical managers or experts within the organisation for technical evaluation. However, this reliance can create bottlenecks as these experts often need more availability for administrative work. Additionally, subject matter experts (SMEs) might lack proficiency across all the specific technologies that must be evaluated. This can negatively impact the candidate experience, as a slowdown in the recruitment process can discourage qualified candidates from advancing, causing them to withdraw and prolonging the time to fill critical vacancies.

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Why Choose JustSolve?

Effective technical evaluations are essential to mitigate the risk of mis-hires. At JustSolve, we understand the complexities of identifying the right hire amidst the tech talent shortage. Our Talent Solutions service mitigates the risk of mis-hires and prioritises a positive candidate experience, ensuring a smooth recruitment journey for every applicant.

Our technical evaluators continuously sharpen their skills through experience and training, engaging daily with relevant technologies. We also frequently conduct in-house technical evaluations to ensure that outsourced employees placed on client projects meet the client's requirements.  

We are well-versed in evaluating and identifying tech talent across different role levels, assessing technical skills, aptitude, and behavioural preferences to ensure a comprehensive approach to informed talent decisions. We use innovative, user-friendly, registered, and reliable products for technical skills and psychometric assessments, empowering our clients to make hiring decisions with confidence.

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