How to hire a pc analyst

How to hire a pc analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pc analyst hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your pc analyst 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 pc analyst for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A pc analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, pc analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of pc analysts.

   Type of PC Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   PC Analyst	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	$19-36
   Desktop Support Technician	A desktop support technician is responsible for troubleshooting defective computer systems, affecting its performance and efficiency. Desktop support technicians must be highly familiar with the technology systems and programming codes to navigate system applications and locate the discrepancy of the system... Show more	$15-25
   Desktop Support Consultant	The duties of a desk support consultant vary on their line of work or industry of employment. Most of their responsibilities are likely to revolve around reaching out to clients through calls and correspondence, answering inquiries, troubleshooting, and providing corrective measures, all to attain customer satisfaction... Show more	$15-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • SCCM
   • Desktop Support
   • SQL
   • Customer Service
   • Computer System
   • Linux
   • Troubleshoot
   • PCS
   • Switches
   • Network Printers
   • OS
   • Technical Support
   • User Accounts
   • Encryption

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Used Microsoft SMS to manage software distribution and lookup hardware and software information.
   • Analyze and solve network issues using patch panels and switches, command line troubleshooting, and TCP/IP.
   • Install and configure Cisco Aironet VPN client.
   • Configure Cisco routers and switches for a major corporation.
   • Connect all user computers to network through TCP/IP, IPX.
   • Support VPN and remote users, LAN and wireless networks.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, pc analysts' average salary in oklahoma is 36% less than in delaware.
   • Seniority. Entry-level pc analysts 47% less than senior-level pc analysts.
   • Certifications. A pc analyst 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 pc analyst's salary.

   Average pc analyst salary

   $55,215yearly

   $26.55 hourly rate

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   Entry-level pc analyst salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

4. Writing a pc analyst job description

   A job description for a pc analyst role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a pc analyst job description:

   Pc analyst job description example

   The Patient Care Solutions Income Statement Analyst will be responsible for supporting the long-term external reporting of the full-franchise segment ($3B global business). The role will be responsible for developing processes and operating rhythms to drive rigor in achieving the business priorities.
   
   At GE Healthcare, our machine, our software, our solutions, our services, and our people make a genuine difference to medical professional, and patients all over the world. That's because we never lose sight of what healthcare really needs-the human touch
   Job Description
   Roles and Responsibilities
   
   Support in the preparation process in the lead up to GEHC Earnings including preparation of the IR Script, relevant back up materials & preparation of Q&A for the earnings call.
   
   Analyze data of key competitors & customers to provide relative market comparisons & put the performance of Patient Care Solutions in context.
   
   Track performance against externally communicated financial guidance; proactively identify any points of variation & partner with group FP&A and Investor Relations team on how to address accordingly
   
   Understand market trends, opinions, and reactions to Patient Care Solutions industry and competitors and provide strategic insights that will help inform senior management investment, operating, and financial decisions
   
   Prepare detailed Op Profit walks to provide insights on business performance by key drivers: volume, pricing, mix, EOP & inflation, investments & cost productivity, FX, and drive compliance to Ops P&L requirements
   
   Develop reliable monthly and quarter estimates of order, sales to operating profit
   
   Required Qualifications
   
   Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED)
   
   Minimum of 5 years of experience in Finance (or graduate of financial leadership program with 2 year experience)
   
   Demonstrated ability to work in team-environment
   
   Ability to build/create new processes that can be automated/repeatable and comfortable navigating financial/non-financial ERPs (e.g. Hyperion, Essebase, Oracle, etc.)
   
   Strong oral and written communication skills.
   
   Desired Characteristics
   
   Experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders
   
   Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
   
   Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills
   
   Utilizes technical expertise and judgement to solve problems. Leverages technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems.
   
   We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership - always with unyielding integrity.
   
   Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
   
   #LI-gehealthcare
   
   #LI-SA1
   
   #LI-IL
   
   #LI-WI
   
   Additional Information
   
   GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
   
   GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
   
   As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.
   
   Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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5. Post your job

   To find pc analysts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any pc analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level pc analysts with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pc analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit pc analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit pc analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   If your interviews with pc analyst 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 pc analyst

   Once you've found the pc analyst candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new pc analyst. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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