How to find a skilled web developer?

Today the web development industry has gone through some drastic changes. For example, there is an emergence of mobile responsive websites. The industry is now rich with interactive designs, new programming languages etc. Although development is growing increasingly complex process, it is very hard to find a web developer. The below written article mainly focuses on hiring a good web developer.

Qualities of a skilled web developer

1. Concentration and ability to focus

To become a skilled web developer, you may not need to be a senior developer, but try to find a seasoned worker. Freelancers working from the comfort of their own home will be highly skilled for managing their own time. Remote working comes with many challenges, successfully dealing with distractions.

2. Creativity

Best developers find more than one way to solve a problem, especially in the case of programming. A skilled developer will be creative enough to get over many issues. In addition to find and create a solution, the developer should be aware of the best method to solve a problem.

3. Attention to details

Developers need to pay attention on the details of the project in order to create the best project. The developers who are focused on the big picture will concentrate on small bugs and issues, while detail oriented developer will look in to the details of the task segments as well as its implementation. This will create a positive user experience.

4. Collaboration skills

If you are looking to hire a developer for your project, a person with good collaboration skills is necessary and should be in top priority. Even if a single developer is going to do the project, it is necessary to collaborate with the whole team. There is a chance of growing the project; there will be need of more than one developer for a project, therefore collaboration will become the essential part of the project.

5. Passion and curiosity

People loves to become a web developer due to multiple reasons and the most important characteristics needed for a good developer is nothing but the curiosity and passion for the field. The web development world is not a stagnant one. A curious web developer will always try to improve and upgrade their skills.

Planning several websites

This is something that allows showing your skills to the potential customers.

• You have to make different types of websites. One for displaying images, artworks, photos etc, the other for the business purposes and another one for blog, hobby and other interest. These are the different kinds of website that a web developer will commonly encounter.
• Create a mock business page, including different types of business in it. The types of products and services sold or planning to sell.
• Make your own personal website including the types of programming languages that you are familiar. This allows clients to see your work.
• Build a blog website that allows users to add content.
• Work with various languages were potential clients can see your work.

Make business cards

• Make sure that you have a business card with your contact information.
• Provide links to your website which allows potential clients to see your work.

Increase your social media presence

Firstly create a page about your business and the kinds of business you are engaged or specialized with.

• Try to make business page about yourself for a business. Add the types of programming you are familiar with, the rate for each service and your contact details.
• Create a twitter account, and then create the links and updates on the site you are working on.
• Make sure that you have a Google plus page and blogs on what you are working and web development.
• Usage of LinkedIn to communicate with other professionals in the industries.

Online Advertisement and ads in newspapers

Once you are very much comfortable wide range of web development services then advertise them widely.

• Make an ad under service page.
• Add links to your site that you have worked on and also add your contact information.
• Make ads on the newspapers and this will allows you to get some local development in the business.

Prepare and update your resume

Include the experience,

It is very important to develop a honest CV. Remember not to include exaggerated words and fake experiences. Mention each and every work or experiences in a detailed and elaborated pattern.

• Always include links to the website that you have developed previously and also add the testimonials.
• Always consult a friend for a review and advice before posting your CV.
• Put your resume online in different job websites.
• Also make use of various industrial connections.
• An online presence is vital for a web development career.
• Put out a side project to different collaborative websites.
• Always put high quality code on your profile, so that it attracts different employer.
• Always start a blog on your project that you are working and then put its link on your cv.
• Potential employer will always looks whether the candidate is going according to the up to date trends and projects.
• Always search for a good tech companies for jobs. This is very important if you are placed by a recruiter or you are seeking for a specific job post. It is very important to be concerned about the in and out of the company.
• Understand the goals and missions of the company and be familiar with the product and services of the company.
• Always spend time on doing technical tests. Companies want to see whether you are capable in doing the projects in a particular language or on a specific websites.
• Put as much as efforts on your project. Make sure that your code does not contains any error and can compile correctly.
• Always go for an interview with lots of preparation. Arrive 15 minutes before the actual interview time. This will shows that you are punctual and have proper time management skills.

Prepare yourself for different types of questions that you are supposed to ask for in an interview. Always ask questions about the working environment, company’s culture etc.
Related article: Hiring a web development company
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