What You Need To Find Out Before Hiring Anyone To Work On Your Project

Every day, we see startups and companies require tech talent to fill out various specialized roles. In fact, two-thirds of companies around the world aim to hire more tech talent this year and beyond. However, many of these startups do not know the right questions to ask—and the right answers to seek— before making that all-important hire. This often leads to a mismatch of priorities on both sides.

With that in mind, we show you some of the most important things you need to know before hiring any talent to work on your project for you especially when you are not a “technical” person.

• Clarify your business objectives: Before bringing anyone on, it is important you clearly define your business objectives and how the service you seek can help you advance the objective.

When you have your objectives drawn out already. You know what you need and would not force square pegs into round holes during your search for talent. If you are unsure how the role you have in mind fits in with your objective, it is okay to consult a friend, colleague, or family member in the tech space.?

We also know that not everyone has a “techy” person in their circle and this is one aspect where we can help. You can reach out here if you've got any questions and one of our experts will be ready to listen to you.

• Estimates of the service’s costs: Another vital thing you need to research before putting out a single job ad, getting a good estimate of your project’s potential costs will help you:

1. Get an idea of your total outlay on this project.
2. Set the right price point to attract the type of top talent you want.

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??????????Now to the hard part, there are several ways to arrive at a reasonable estimate of this service. Before going into the nitty-gritty, it is vital you also factor in the duration of your project, using this to guide your estimate.

??????One of the methods you can use to arrive at a good estimate is checking out freelance marketplaces like Upwork and Fiverr. These sites play host to millions of freelancers and clients and can help you decide on a good estimate for your project. However, you would need to open an account with the site you choose to gain access to their marketplace.

??????It is also a good idea to check internet forums like Quora, Nairaland (if you're Nigerian), and Reddit. These forums have dedicated sections where you can ask questions, interact with other people who may have answers to your questions, and find out a good estimate for your project.

• Do you need a team or an individual: Yes, there was no way I was gonna forget this??… It definitely looks a tad awkward when you decide to call the entire Justice League to quell a common barroom brawl, or even worse, you send Batman to Apokolips to defeat Darkseid with nothing but a utility belt and a couple of Batarangs?????? You see where I am going with this, yeah?

Well, it is almost the same thing with tech hires. Certain projects are more diverse and require a variety of skillsets to start and complete. This means that you may need a team, not one man, to take care of it. While other projects are easier and faster for one professional to handle.

It is important you understand exactly where your project falls into and who you need before pushing any buttons.

While all of these tips are practical and easy to implement, not everyone will have the time to find out some of these details before making that hire.

This is where we can bridge the gap. We save you the stress of going through several hires before finding the ideal one for your project.