How to Hire a computer geek?

[Zerodash]

So, my workload has been waaaaay too big so my boss/partner and I decided to build a staff of computer geeks to help. I have run several ads in the paper and internet and still have no luck. Even postings at college career services and common areas have done nothing (not even a phone call).

Why is it so hard to find entry-level web designers/computer geeks? Where do they look for jobs at?

I know some of you are computer guys, so give me a pointer or two.

[stormy]

post the ad at craig's list

if there's something specific you want done go to www.rentacoder.com. My roomie was a TA in school and busted a group of kids using that site.

[Calliander]

Did you try Monster? Also, I found this link on Google with the search term "amateur web designer". Good luck with the search.

[D_N_G]

the job probably doesnt pay enough

[Calliander]

Hehe. Time to ring up Mexico.

[Dipstick]

So, my workload has been waaaaay too big so my boss/partner and I decided to build a staff of computer geeks to help. I have run several ads in the paper and internet and still have no luck. Even postings at college career services and common areas have done nothing (not even a phone call).

Why is it so hard to find entry-level web designers/computer geeks? Where do they look for jobs at?

Stormy pretty much nailed it -- hit craigslist, hit monster, whatever.

Of course my problem (as someone trying to find a job) is that submitting resumes to applications on those sites feels like I am throwing e-mails down a black hole. The funny thing is I have seen several ads for work locally (probably from people in your situtation) and none of them have even feigned interest when I called up/sent paperwork... but they keep running the ads. It honestly feels like people are just fishing for personal information.

(How much would the position be for? :x)

-Dippy

[andyrose]

Why is it so hard to find entry-level web designers/computer geeks? Where do they look for jobs at?

I know some of you are computer guys, so give me a pointer or two.

I found my company through word of mouth. A friend of a friend of a friend. I didn't even bother with classifieds, because there just wasn't any need for my services at most businesses here, I basically had to start my own business. But if you're serious about hiring, change the word from geek to nerd. Nerd is always preferred, even above Dork.

[Calliander]

I don't see what's so hard about using regular words with the job title. "Web designer/tech support/computer technician/whatever needed." I wouldn't want to work somewhere and be referred to as a geek, nerd or dork.