How to hire an information resource consultant

How to hire an information resource consultant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step information resource consultant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an information resource consultant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new information resource consultant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an information resource consultant, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an information resource consultant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an information resource consultant that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of information resource consultant salaries for various roles:

   Type of Information Resource Consultant	Description	Hourly rate
   Information Resource Consultant	Computer support specialists provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment. Some, called computer network support specialists, support information technology (IT) employees within their organization... Show more	$21-43
   Systems Support	A systems support agent is responsible for resolving system applications and network issues, performing technical configuration, and upgrading systems infrastructure. A systems support representative conducts regular maintenance and diagnostic tests on the computer applications to ensure its optimal performance and efficiency to support business operations and avoid delays in deliverables... Show more	$21-42
   Systems Support Analyst	A systems support analyst is responsible for supporting the operations of the technology department of an organization, resolving network issues, and maintaining the safety and security of the system database. Systems support analysts must have excellent knowledge of the technology industry, identifying system process improvements, upgrading system infrastructure, and assisting end-users with navigation... Show more	$27-54

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Encryption
   • Customer Service
   • Desktop Support
   • Technical Support
   • Troubleshoot
   • Web Pages
   • PC
   • SQL
   • Data Network
   • DMV
   • Lan
   • Novell
   • DNS
   • Technical Assistance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead process re-engineering team of college students in converting internal business operations to network PC environment.
   • Provide technical assistance to system administrators, application developers and end-users; troubleshot PC hardware and software issues.
   • Write simple and complex SQL queries.
   • Serve as consultant to departmental LAN groups for hardware and software assistance.
   • Help others to troubleshoot operating system, software, hardware and other problems.
   • Gather requirements for SharePoint implementation, collaborate with management and train end-users one-on-one and in the classroom.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your information resource consultant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An information resource consultant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, information resource consultants' average salary in nebraska is 40% less than in oregon.
   • Seniority. Entry-level information resource consultants earn 50% less than senior-level information resource consultants.
   • Certifications. An information resource consultant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an information resource consultant's salary.

   Average information resource consultant salary

   $64,563yearly

   $31.04 hourly rate

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   Entry-level information resource consultant salary

   $45,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average information resource consultant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$92,737	$45
   2	Delaware	$80,175	$39
   3	New York	$70,338	$34
   4	North Carolina	$68,853	$33
   5	Pennsylvania	$68,240	$33
   6	North Carolina	$66,232	$32
   7	Maine	$62,099	$30
   8	Tennessee	$57,537	$28
   9	South Carolina	$52,418	$25
   10	South Carolina	$52,411	$25
   11	South Carolina	$52,292	$25
   12	South Carolina	$52,091	$25

   Average information resource consultant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Northwestern Mutual	$85,495	$41.10	12
   2	MassMutual	$83,088	$39.95	40
   3	Bank of America	$80,885	$38.89	59
   4	American Red Cross	$79,285	$38.12	4
   5	Medical University of South Carolina	$57,272	$27.53	9
   6	South Carolina Department of Transportation	$56,578	$27.20
   7	Clemson University	$55,512	$26.69
   8	SC State University	$49,083	$23.60
   9	University of South Carolina	$44,525	$21.41	15

4. Writing an information resource consultant job description

   A good information resource consultant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an information resource consultant job description:

   Information resource consultant job description example

   Planate Management Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA with a technical support center in the Philippines that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies.
   
   The Cultural Resources Consultant is responsible for the development and implementation of cultural resources management and preservation programs at the San Francisco VA.
   
   This is a part-time (approximately 15 hours in a week) project contingent upon the award of the contract.
   Key responsibilities:
   
   + Provide general information and knowledge on the identification, evaluation, documentation, registration, treatment and management of cultural resources
   
   + Manage the hospital's cultural resource surveys and inventories, planning activities involving or affecting cultural resources
   
   + Serve as the resource person for matters dealing with the management and preservation of the cultural resource
   
   + Collaborate with other disciplines in matters dealing with the preservation, treatment and maintenance of cultural resources
   
   + Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
   
   Qualifications to be successful in the role:
   
   + Knowledgeable on historic preservation history and philosophy, and contracting requirements and procedures
   
   + Basic knowledge of federal cultural resource legislation, planning policies and procedures
   
   + Able to draft written communication and report related to cultural resources
   
   + Highly skilled in using computer applications for cultural resources management data analysis, manipulation and presentation
   
   + Background on safety and quality management in the healthcare construction field
   
   COVID 19 PROTOCOL: Due to the nature of work, the successful candidate will be required to comply with all Federal guidelines regarding vaccination for all employees and contractors. Please refer to Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors for more information.
   
   Why Planate?
   
   Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
   
   Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.
   
   We'd love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find information resource consultants for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your information resource consultant job on Zippia to find and recruit information resource consultant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with information resource consultant candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview information resource consultant candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new information resource consultant

   Once you have selected a candidate for the information resource consultant position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new information resource consultant. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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