A Perfect IT Company:
What Attracts IT Specialists?

Most IT specialists find the following companies attractive:

The USA and the European Union countries are considered the most attractive regions from the point of view of an IT professional. Most IT specialists are equally willing to accept both remote work and work that involves relocation. A win-win advantage of foreign IT companies is the ability to pay salaries in the world currency.

When we say interesting products, we mean products that are used by real people. A specialist should see what benefits will be brought about by the product and understand the result. Many specialists are ready to "sacrifice" most of the bonuses the IT industry can give for the sake of such projects, and sometimes even agree to work for lower salaries.

This one is inextricably linked with the previous statement. In such projects, the benefits are always transparent and tangible. Many IT specialists dream of becoming a part of the development team when it involves working on some significant technology. The products that are related to the vital areas of human life can give you a sense of belonging to something bigger.

Therefore, it is very important to keep track of what former or current employees write about your company and respond to negative reviews in due time.

Therefore, it is very important to keep track of what former or current employees write about your company and respond to negative reviews in due time.

We know that many companies are reluctant to allow their workers to keep working remotely after the pandemic because, as they see it, this format could degrade internal processes, shatter the team spirit, or violate company policies. Don't worry. Remember that the IT market is the candidate's market, and it dictates the conditions to us, and not vice versa.

Therefore, if you need to find a good IT specialist, but you cannot offer conditions that would be significantly better than those offered by other companies, consider allowing your employees to keep working remotely even after the pandemic. This is a very powerful tool for motivating specialists.

We found Middle+. Net developer for a startup "with a standard set of conditions": a small office on the outskirts of the city, under-the-table salary slightly lower than the average at the market, no bonuses common for the IT industry. In addition, the founder gave no guarantees of financial stability: the money from the second investment round would suffice for 7-8 months.

The finalist, and later a new employee, was found two weeks later. The secret was in the energy of the employer, the founder's great passion for the project. Candidates left the interview as if mesmerized, and that was the main reason for successful employment.

Many companies with offices in small towns are looking for specialists only from their own city, this way reducing the number of appropriate candidates. Contrary to popular belief, a small city is not always an obstacle when it comes to employment with relocation. For example, we found a specialist from St. Petersburg, who agreed to move to a small town where he works on a promising IT project.

The list was compiled on the basis of interviewing IT specialists by the Lucky Hunter Recruiters as well as a series of interviews we are currently conducting with IT professionals. Salary is not included in the list.

It turns out that in order to fit into the image of a good company, you need to develop a tangibly useful product in the first place. Secondly, you have to correspond to the realities of the market to the extent you can. This includes remote work, flexible working hours, and inspiring tasks for a specialist.

Thirdly, it is important to be motivating, encourage the specialist, and be passionate about the project so that even the most sceptical candidate feels interested in working for your company. And, of course, don't forget about building a positive HR brand. It is essential, as well.