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- If this was an existing role, can the new employee use the equipment that the previous person held?
- It will remain on the current replacement schedule.
- If it is scheduled to be replaced in the next 12 months it would be best makes sense to put in for an early replacement . For ease of transition and forgo simply to prevent the need to duplicate setup and minimize any PC performance issues.
- If desired, you can also submit a Service Request to have the PC cleaned out of the previous user's data or have Windows wiped clean and reinstalled.
- If this is a new role, what are the hardware requirements for the position? In most cases a standard configuration will be appropriate, but you can always check with IT for guidance.
- Custom configured hardware (more memory or higher end PCs) can be supplied if there is a business need, but these could also come with longer wait times.
- If you think the position is going to be filled quickly, order the equipment as soon as the job is posted or sooner.
- If there will be an extended search for the right candidate that could take a while, please use your discretion as to when to submit the request.
- Mac’s. While some people prefer to use them, is it appropriate for the role? While they are an industry standard for some applications but are not compatible with some of our internal software.
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