15 Tech Leaders Discuss The Qualities They Look For In Independent Contractors

15 Tech Leaders Discuss The Qualities They Look For In Independent Contractors

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15 Tech Leaders Discuss The Qualities They Look For In Independent Contractors

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It’s been said that every company is a tech company today—which means there’s a widespread need for skilled tech professionals across industries. With an ongoing shortage of available tech talent, competition to bring on qualified full-time staff is fierce, so many tech leaders turn to independent contractors to meet one-time and short-term needs.
Even though a partnership with a freelancer may only last a few days or weeks, it’s still important to carefully vet anyone you bring in to work with your team. Below, 15 members of Forbes Technology Council each share one must-have quality they look for in an independent contractor and why it’s so important.

1. Good Communication Skills

Freelancers must be reliable and good at communicating. They are an extension of your business, and they generally come at a higher cost than employed staff. Therefore, they have to deliver a customer experience that matches, if not exceeds, how you want to deliver a project. Communication is key to success—how they communicate during your initial engagement will demonstrate how they will interact during the project. – Daniel Lewis, Qmulus Solutions

2. Accountability

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 David Marley, Comply Exchange

3. Self-Awareness

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 Antonela Zubak, viahub

4. Established Processes

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 John Kuhn, Integral

5. Smooth Onboarding Processes

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 Chaitra Vedullapalli, Women in Cloud

6. Stability

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 Bhavna Juneja, Infinity, a Stamford Technology Company

7. A Well-Rounded Skill Set

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 Brian Berger, Cytellix Corporation

8. Ready Availability

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 Glenn Landmesser, RiseNow

9. An Excellent Track Record

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 Mark Schlesinger, Broadridge Financial Solutions

10. An Appreciation For Collaboration

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 Mike Lefebvre, SEI

11. Experience And Flexibility

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 Mark Brown, British Standards Institution (BSI)

12. Specialization

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 Chintan Shah, Brainvire InfoTech Inc.

13. Mutual Trust

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 Oscar Segurado, ASC Therapeutics

14. Personality And Passion

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 WaiJe Coler, InfoTracer

15. Being A Fast Starter

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 Emmanuel Ramos, OZ Digital Consulting

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