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Hiring tech talent can be tricky, especially if you’re not an engineer. Recruiters without technical experience often stumble on usual traps when reviewing tech resumes, missing key signs that lead to costly hiring mistakes.
đźš© Key red flags non-engineers miss in tech resumes
Traditional ways of evaluating resumes often don’t work well in tech recruiting. Here are some important red flags that usually fly under the radar:
- Inflated job titles: Candidates sometimes pump up their roles with fancy titles like “Lead Developer” or “Tech Guru.” Without a tech background, recruiters might take those titles at face value and miss the skill gap behind them.
- Vague or overloaded tech stacks: Some candidates list a bunch of tech tools without making clear how much experience they actually have. Non-engineers could be dazzled by the number of tools but might not assess if the experience is meaningful or relevant.
- Misread experience gaps: Not every gap or freelance period is suspicious, but some folks try to hide inconsistent timelines or lack of solid experience. If you don’t understand how projects usually flow, it’s easy to misinterpret these gaps.
These mistakes don’t just stay on paper. They drag out hiring timelines, lead to wrong hires, and frustrate teams.
🔧 How non-engineers can level up their tech hiring skills
Getting familiar with tech stuff isn’t as scary as it seems; recruiters who get even a bit of the engineering mindset improve their hiring outcomes noticeably. Try these practical moves:
- Learn how engineers think. Checking out articles like how engineers think and communicate gives you context to understand resumes better.
- Try tailored screening tools. There are platforms designed for non-engineers that help you filter candidates without knowing every line of code; this cuts down guesswork and bias.
- Ask candidates for clarifications. Encourage candidates to break down their roles, contributions, and tech stacks in simple terms during interviews or initial surveys.
Understanding some tech basics helps you avoid bad hires and find real talent hidden behind flashy resumes.
Mastering these approaches will reduce hiring slip-ups and spotlight genuine skills often masked by confusing resumes.
We’ve built a recruitment platform keeping non-engineers in mind. It lets recruiters like you confidently sift through tech candidates and cut risks without needing to code.
Explore how we can make screening easier and more precise at Get on Board’s recruitment platform.
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