What Skills Do Tech Companies Look for In New Hires?

1. Google

"On the technical side, we look for candidates who are not only excellent at coding, but also good at collaborating, comfortable with ambiguity and passionate about their work. Were not looking for an isolated skill set, but need people with a variety of strengths and passions. To find these people, we look more closely at how you think than how your transcript reads. We want people who wont get stuck trying to find the right answer, but instead, will puzzle out multiple possible answers and then synthesize one, elegant solution.

Mary Hamershock, director of technical recruiting

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Are you on the job hunt, but unsure exactly which skills companies are seeking? These tips can help prepare your resume and hone your experiences before the interview.

We asked the hiring managers at seven hot tech companies what they currently look for in new hires. Google, Foursquare and Birchbox, among others, let us in on the types of people they want to join their teams.

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We know you have the goods -- now you know what skills to highlight.

Do you work for a tech company looking to hire staff? In the comments below, share your advice for job seekers.

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