Hiring Programmers

Posted by jeremy

January 8, 2008

Finding talented software developers can be a real challenge for those of us in the IT field. Companies generally wait until they are behind schedule to hire programmers, which of course leads to many problems including further delays in the production schedule. This article, by Nick Corcodilos, is one of the most clearheaded in explaining the perceived dearth of skilled programmers in the marketplace and how poor management practices are culpable.

"5. Companies try to hire talent rather than develop it. They wait for someone else to train and develop IT workers, while they want only "perfect fits" today. Thus the talent pool is not developed or replenished. Employers who complain about a talent shortage should first look at their own practices: do they develop their IT staff? Do they invest in training? Do they cultivate leaders from among the staff?

6. Perhaps worst of all is that companies hire only when they are desperate to fill a position. By then, it’s too late. Corporate HR’s complaint that there’s a "talent shortage" in the community is easy and cheap. Smart companies plan staff development — they hire in advance and train new hires for a scope of responsibilities, to be there when they need them. This approach fosters a reputation that always attracts good people."

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