Technical Recruiter

Technical recruiters are deeply familiar with the job search process, so it’s important to write a clear and relatable job description to find the right candidates for the recruiter role. Explain the job requirements as concisely and directly as possible. Include information that conveys your company’s core values and mission, and use brief, bulleted lists of the objectives, responsibilities, and qualifications for the technical recruiter. Before posting, carefully review the job description to ensure that everything aligns with your company’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Write and post technical job descriptions on IT specialist job boards, social media, and other relevant channels
• Source, screen, and compile a shortlist of qualified candidates for various technical roles
• Interview candidates using a combination of methods (ex: structured interview, technical knowledge assessment, behavioral questions)
• Build and maintain candidate database to ensure a solid pipeline of qualified applicants
• Participate in tech conferences and meetups with IT professionals
• Remain up to date on technological trends in order to have strategic conversations with clients about their future hiring needs

Required skills and qualifications

• Proven success in recruiting for the technology sector
• Hands-on experience with various interview formats (ex: Teams, Zoom, Google Hangouts)
• Technical expertise and an ability to understand and explain job requirements for IT roles
• Experience using LinkedIn Talent Solutions to source quality candidates
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Tenacity, resourcefulness, and strong ability to build a solid network

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources, communications, marketing, business, or related field
• Two or more years of experience in IT or technical recruiting for an agency
• Strong experience in sales, business development, or client development