India, Oct. 16 -- In the tech industry, there's a lot of talk about hiring candidates who may have the soft skills but fall short on some of the technical skills. There are many opinions on the topic, but is there really a right or wrong on this issue?

With IT unemployment at its lowest on record, companies are desperate for tech talent. So, are you settling for talent if you hire someone without all the qualities and skills on your check list? Absolutely not. How do you know when it's okay to hire a candidate when they don't check every box? The answer can depend on the type of talent you are hiring.

Hiring is very different for permanent and contract positions. You are on an entirely different timeline, with very different goals. For ...