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How to assess proficiency across 10 core technologies

Looking to hire engineers with specific skills? Here’s how to assess proficiency across common tools, frameworks, and environments.
December 02, 2022

Looking to hire engineers with specific skills? Here’s how to assess proficiency across common tools, frameworks, and environments.

Software engineering candidates need to show proficiency across numerous skills and technologies during the hiring process. But what are the foundational technical elements necessary for screening candidates, and how can you accurately assess skills in these areas?
 

In this article, we’ll look at the ten core technologies that organizations are looking for in engineering candidates, based on our analysis of more than 40,000 job postings over the past two years. We’ll also cover a few tips for how hiring managers can assess proficiency with these and other technologies.

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