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15 Tech Leaders Discuss The Qualities They Look For In Independent Contractors<\/h1>\n

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Feb 10, 2023, 01:15 pm EST \u00a9Forbes Technology Council<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

It\u2019s been said that every company is a tech company today\u2014which means there\u2019s 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.<\/div>\n
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Even though a partnership with a freelancer may only last a few days or weeks, it\u2019s still important to carefully vet anyone you bring in to work with your team. Below, 15 members of\u00a0Forbes Technology Council<\/a>\u00a0each share one must-have quality they look for in an independent contractor and why it\u2019s so important.<\/div>\n
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1. Good Communication Skills<\/h2>\n

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\u2014how they communicate during your initial engagement will demonstrate how they will interact during the project. –\u00a0Daniel Lewis<\/a>,\u00a0Qmulus Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

2. Accountability<\/h2>\n

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–\u00a0David Marley<\/a>,\u00a0Comply Exchange<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Self-Awareness<\/h2>\n

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–\u00a0Antonela Zubak<\/a>,\u00a0viahub<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Established Processes<\/h2>\n

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–\u00a0John Kuhn<\/a>,\u00a0Integral<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Smooth Onboarding Processes<\/h2>\n

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–\u00a0Chaitra Vedullapalli<\/a>,\u00a0Women in Cloud<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Stability<\/h2>\n

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–\u00a0Bhavna Juneja<\/a>,\u00a0Infinity, a Stamford Technology Company<\/a><\/p>\n

7. A Well-Rounded Skill Set<\/h2>\n

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–\u00a0Brian Berger<\/a>,\u00a0Cytellix Corporation<\/a><\/p>\n

8. Ready Availability<\/h2>\n

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–\u00a0Glenn Landmesser<\/a>,\u00a0RiseNow<\/a><\/p>\n

9. An Excellent Track Record<\/h2>\n

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–\u00a0Mark Schlesinger<\/a>,\u00a0Broadridge Financial Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n

10. An Appreciation For Collaboration<\/h2>\n

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–\u00a0Mike Lefebvre<\/a>,\u00a0SEI<\/a><\/p>\n

11. Experience And Flexibility<\/h2>\n

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–\u00a0Mark Brown<\/a>,\u00a0British Standards Institution (BSI)<\/a><\/p>\n

12. Specialization<\/h2>\n

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–\u00a0Chintan Shah<\/a>,\u00a0Brainvire InfoTech Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n

13. Mutual Trust<\/h2>\n

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–\u00a0Oscar Segurado<\/a>,\u00a0ASC Therapeutics<\/a><\/p>\n

14. Personality And Passion<\/h2>\n

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–\u00a0WaiJe Coler<\/a>,\u00a0InfoTracer<\/a><\/p>\n

15. Being A Fast Starter<\/h2>\n

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–\u00a0Emmanuel Ramos<\/a>,\u00a0OZ Digital Consulting<\/a><\/p>\n

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