How to hire a junior information technologist

How to hire a junior information technologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step junior information technologist hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your junior information technologist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a junior information technologist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a junior information technologist 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 a junior information technologist that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of junior information technologists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Junior Information Technologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Junior Information Technologist	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	$16-43
   Help Desk Analyst	Help Desk Analysts generally provide technical support by assisting customers with their system issues. These analysts are expected to be highly knowledgeable about application processes and basic troubleshooting... Show more	$12-25
   Computer Support Technician	A computer support technician is responsible for diagnosing and resolving computer and network issues, identifying the source of malfunctions, and improving infrastructure to avoid downtimes and operational delays. Computer support technicians manage the efficiency of all equipment and peripherals for the computers, assist in installing components, and keeping adequate resources or alternatives for defective items... Show more	$16-24

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Troubleshoot
   • Technical Support
   • Computer System
   • Customer Service
   • Phone Calls
   • Network Printers
   • SQL
   • Desk Support
   • LAN
   • Windows Server
   • Switches
   • Windows XP
   • Software Issues
   • PCS

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage backups, replications and disaster recovery plans of company mission critical servers and database files to ensure redundancy.
   • Work with end-users on the phone to troubleshoot an indefinite range of problems remotely using remote connection software.
   • Install network software, including security, firewall and VPN software/hardware ensuring integration with existing network systems.
   • Resolve a one-way calling issue affecting VPN users cause by insufficient routing protocol configuration on several networking devices.
   • Maintain company networks security systems and infrastructure hardware including firewalls and switches and install software security and firmware patches or upgrades.
   • Set up technology stations for campus events including computer access and projects for PowerPoint presentations.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your junior information technologist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A junior information technologist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, junior information technologists' average salary in nebraska is 44% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level junior information technologists 61% less than senior-level junior information technologists.
   • Certifications. A junior information technologist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a junior information technologist's salary.

   Average junior information technologist salary

   $56,919yearly

   $27.36 hourly rate

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   Entry-level junior information technologist salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 8, 2025

4. Writing a junior information technologist job description

   A good junior information technologist 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 a junior information technologist job description:

   Junior information technologist job description example

   * This position is 100% remote
   
   At DXC we use the power of technology to deliver mission critical IT services that our customers need to modernize operations and drive innovation across their entire IT estate. We provide services across the Enterprise Technology Stack for business process outsourcing, analytics and engineering, applications, security, cloud, IT outsourcing and modern workplace
   
   Our DXC Application services team works with our customers as a trusted partner to help simplify, modernize, and accelerate mission-critical applications that support business agility and growth. Customers work with us to take advantage of the latest digital platforms with both custom and packaged applications, ensure resiliency, launch new products, and enter new markets with minimal disruption.
   Applies specialized knowledge to conceptualize, design, develop, unit-test, configure, and implement portions of new or enhanced (upgrades or conversions) business and technical software solutions through application of appropriate standard software development life cycle methodologies and processes. Interacts with the Client and project roles (e.g., Project Manager, Business Analyst, Data Engineer) as required, to gain an understanding of the business environment, technical context, and organizational strategic direction. Defines scope, plans, and deliverables for assigned components. Understands and uses appropriate tools to analyze, identify, and resolve business and or technical problems. Applies metrics to monitor performance and measure key project parameters. Prepares system documentation. Conforms to security and quality standards. Stays current on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.
   
   WHAT YOU' WILL DO:
   Provide support for deployments and production issues.Develop application with .net, new enhancements and support to existing functionalities.Upgrading, configuring, and debugging existing systems.Provide technical support for web.Write clean, scalable code using .NET programming languages.Test and deploy applications and systems.Revise, update, refactor and debug code.Improve existing software.Web application development & enhancements.Analysis and design of software components and services.Implement functional and technical requirements using best practices and industry standards with the latest .Net Framework.Implement APIS and services to attend the requirements for new integrations.
   
   WHO YOU ARE
   Minimum Qualifications.
   2+ years working as developer with .Net, C# and Proficient with SQL server.C#, .NET 4.5 Framework /HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET MVC Framework, SQL Server / Redis/ SQL Server 2008 and above.
   IIS / IIS Express, Ecrion, Web / Service / Batch / API, Log4Net / Splunk ,Visual Studio, TFS or GIT / Branching, Resharper, Veracode, MSBuild ,MoQ & Nunit / Xunit / Fakes.Proprietary Tool, OOP, AOP, SOA, Design Pattern: Step Command, Factory, Singleton, Entity Framework, ADO.NET, Generics, XML / JSON, JQuery, Waterfall Agile or Waterfall, AngularJS, Bootstrap, REST APIs (Creation, Sr) (Consumption Staff).Definition of a Design Pattern, at least 3 should be named.
   Joining DXC connects you to brilliant people who embrace change and seize opportunities to advance their careers and amplify customer success. At DXC we support each other and work as a team - globally and locally. Our achievements demonstrate how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues. You will be joining a team that works to create a culture of learning, diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to strong ethics and corporate citizenship.
   
   At DXC we put our people first. In managing COVID-19, our actions are focused on the health, safety and well-being of our colleagues and their families and our approach is to encourage and support masking, testing and vaccination. With our Virtual First strategy the majority of our workforce now works remotely and will continue to do so. We recognize that requirements and availability around masking, testing and vaccination vary by location, and we continue to monitor and conform with government regulations and customer requirements specific to each location.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right junior information technologist for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your junior information technologist job on Zippia to find and attract quality junior information technologist candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting junior information technologists requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   If your interviews with junior information technologist applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • 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 junior information technologist

   Once you have selected a candidate for the junior information technologist 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 equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new junior information technologist. 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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