A hybrid IT role often bridges the gap between technical application and business operations. Rather than focusing on a singular area of expertise, this role requires a blend of management, analysis, support, development, administration, and even customer service.
Hiring for a hybrid IT position is a complex process that requires you to read and hear between the lines of a resume to find the gold nugget skills that make a stand-out candidate. It’s all about getting the right information. It’s all about the interview.
This position will continue to increase in popularity as cloud computing, digital transformation, and agile IT infrastructures become the norm. In fact, at IDR, we have over 100 Hybrid IT positions ready to fill.
So, how can you prepare to select your next perfect-fit candidate?
This question should enhance what you already know from their resume and speak to their work ethic and style of operation. Listen closely for any non-tech skills, soft skills, administrative skills, etc., that the ideal hybrid IT candidate will have.
This is where to listen for answers that include management, analysis, support, development, administration, and even customer service-related strengths that will match the demand of the role.
Answers here should be more than tech-focused and show they have conducted research in the field. Can they see the big picture? Do they understand the long-term application and impact of IT efforts?
Ask for examples that are specific to tech challenges as well as off-screen challenges relevant to the hybrid role.
Read all 15 of our top IT interview questions in the IDR Interview Guide.