The survey, which was conducted with a number of companies throughout a diverse range of public and private sectors across the UK, found that candidates with a strong business awareness of both IT and non-IT issues, and leadership skills are the two primary factors looked for when recruiting middle and senior IT management. However, the ability to apply IT strategy to the wider business and possessing strategic focus, strong technical and industry knowledge also featured high up the list of desirables.
James Lloyd-Townsend, Managing Director of Hays Information Technology commented, "You need a proven track record and be up to date with the direction of technology. But you need to think strategically, give clear direction and engage with people."
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Hays Information Technology also confirmed that salary demands remain the number one obstacle to placing the right candidate. However, the timeliness of the recruitment cycle, the total reward offering and external competition are factors that can adversely affect a candidate's decision. It was concluded that the hiring company's brand has a negligible significance while the IT function is fairly or very influential in leading business transformation and driving business strategy, goals and objectives.
About Hays Information Technology:
Hays Information Technology is the UK's number one recruitment consultancy specialising in IT jobs (http://www.hays.com/
Hays Information Technology is a subdivision of Hays Plc, the FTSE 250 Company which employs 7,753 staff operating from 376 offices in 25 countries across 17 specialisms including marketing jobs (http://www.hays.com/
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