“Sorry, but you’re not a good fit.” “You’re overqualified for the position.” If you’re under the impression that giving technical candidates some innocuous reason why they didn’t get the job reduces the chances of confrontation...
What does tech talent really want? If you answered, “A boatload of money,” you’re only half-right. Yes, tech professionals appreciate ample compensation for their work. But as many companies have shown over the past few...
How badly do tech professionals want to work from home? A new study from Quartz suggests that a strong remote working culture is important to employees from every sector—but especially tech. If you’re a recruiter...
Live online video took the world by storm in 2016 and is fast becoming the medium of choice for digital content. These videos, posted on social sites such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Periscope, have...
If you’re losing a majority of your head-to-head “battles” with other recruiters for technical talent, chances are good that you’re relying on the same methods as everyone else. Changing up the places you look for...
Tech professionals know that avoiding Silicon Valley altogether may result in a higher salary; in up-and-coming tech hubs around the country, companies are more than happy to pay top dollar (with generous perks) for pros...
Webinar: Video, Texts and More: New Ways to Engage Talent on Social Do you want to leverage hot new social tools to connect with tech talent, but aren’t sure where to start? Don’t worry—you’re...
“Thanks, but no thanks.” “I’m not looking to change jobs right now.” Do phrases like that sound familiar? If so, you’re probably wondering why you encounter those sorts of objections when you reach out to...
How can you stand out on social media in a way that gets tech professionals’ attention? The answer may surprise you: Don’t stray too far from the basics. Many recruiters rely on social channels to...
What’s the key to a successful recruiter-candidate relationship? According to Will Kelly, a managing director at Veredus, a tech staffing firm, it’s trust. Kelly tells his team to think less like recruiters and more like sports...
