{"id":999881365,"date":"2024-07-12T18:04:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T18:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dice.com\/?p=101584595"},"modified":"2025-06-20T13:41:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T19:41:06","slug":"5-ways-to-prep-for-engaging-passive-tech-candidates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dice.com\/hiring\/recruitment\/5-ways-to-prep-for-engaging-passive-tech-candidates","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Prep for Engaging Passive Tech Candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>I\u2019ve got a name, now what?<\/strong> <em>In this three-part series <em>on engaging passive technology talent <\/em>from tech recruiting guru John Vlastelica, learn how to prepare for that first email or call, how to write emails and connect with tech professionals in a way that gets them interested, and finally, how to overcome common objections you\u2019re likely to hear.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dice.com\/hiring\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Dice_Vlastelica_EngagingPassiveCandidates_Part1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download your printable PDF of this post here<\/a>. <strong>Part 1 of 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Top tech recruiters know that treating passive candidates like active job seekers is a waste of time. They just won\u2019t reply. In this first article, we\u2019ll share some of the keys to preparing for that first email or cold call, so that you can improve the chances of getting in-demand tech pros to engage with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-talented-tech-pros-get-bombarded-by-recruiters\"><strong><u>Talented Tech Pros Get Bombarded by Recruiters<\/u> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many top tech pros get 20+ InMails and emails every week. Most consider the messages spam, and it\u2019s no wonder. The messages are generic, with titles like, \u201cWe need a hot shot Java programmer in Chicago. Interested?\u201d and the attached job descriptions are boring and loaded with 30 requirements. Why would a top tech candidate, who is not actively looking for a job, even open that message from you?! Before you send that first email or make a cold call, you must prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-personalization-is-key-to-boosting-response-rates\"><strong><u>Personalization Is Key to Boosting Response Rates<\/u> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how do you get a passive tech pro interested? Personalizing the email or phone call is critical. And the foundation of personalization is research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-research-their-interests-and-expertise\"><strong>1. <\/strong><strong>Research Their Interests and Expertise <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, hardware engineers are different from software engineers. And within software engineering, there are 10+ specialty areas: front end, back end, embedded systems, mobile apps, etc. Going beyond keyword matching is critical to targeting the right leads with the right opportunities. The good news is that engineers often publicly share their interests and areas of expertise on sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GitHub<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/stackoverflow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stack Overflow<\/a>, and in various forums across the web. So, before you write that email or prepare for that call, you must know something about the kind of technology and work that interests them. Simply knowing they\u2019ve done Java programming is not enough. What kind of technology are they passionate about? Are they contributing code to the open source community, sharing ideas in forums, or writing blog posts that highlight their expertise? You want \u2013 no, you <u>need<\/u> \u2013 to know this ahead of time. It will help you make a more credible introduction and avoid generic approaches like, \u201cI see you have 6 years of Java programming experience. We need someone with 5-8 years of experience, so we\u2019d like to see if you\u2019d be interested in this job we have &#8230; &#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-research-their-current-employer\"><strong>2. Research Their Current Employer <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What does their company do? Is it a tech startup, a well-established non-tech company, or a well-known global leader in technology? Use that information to help differentiate your company from the work they do now. Will your smaller company likely offer them a bigger job with a larger scope than they\u2019d have as a Software Developer II at their current company? Will your company offer them the chance to work on building something new \u00ad\u2013 something that will impact millions versus the maintenance work they do now? Is their company doing well? Is it growing? Is it profitable? Are their products well received in the marketplace? Engineers don\u2019t just care about the technology they work on. They also want to work with companies that are successful and growing, as these organizations offer more opportunities to lead, and often are in tech investment mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-research-their-career-history-what-moves-have-they-made\"><strong>3. <\/strong><strong>Research Their Career History (What Moves Have They Made?) <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On a related note, look at their past. If you can find out where else they\u2019ve worked, you may gain insight that will help you craft a better targeted message or reply to questions or concerns. Have they been a full-time employee their entire career, working for companies for 4-5 years at a time? If so, a 6-month contract position may be a hard sell. Have they moved around the country quite a bit? Or, are they still living in the same town where they went to college 10 years ago? If so, getting them to relocate can be a much bigger barrier than quitting a job they like. Finally, does it appear that they\u2019re working virtually for a company that doesn\u2019t have a tech center in their city? If so, a job that doesn\u2019t offer the flexibility they need may be a deal-breaker. Additionally, if you\u2019d need them to relocate, you\u2019ll want to proactively research cost of living differences. The salaries required to maintain a good living situation in NYC versus Kansas City, for example, are quite different. You need to know this before you target someone, because you could be wasting your time and theirs if your compensation packages and relocation offerings won\u2019t come close to addressing the significant cost differences. Having said that, some candidates might be excited to return \u201chome.\u201d So, if you can tell that a candidate moved away, and your opportunity is closer to where they went to college or grew up, you may be able to offer them the chance to move back to family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-research-their-connections-do-you-know-someone-they-know\"><strong>4. Research Their Connections (Do You Know Someone They Know?) <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, leveraging a shared connection to turn a cold email or call into a warm one is recruiting 101 stuff. So, it would be silly not to leverage social media, your colleagues\u2019 shared work history, and your own work history to improve your chances of getting a response and\/or helping to gain additional insights about this passive candidate\u2019s motivators and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-research-your-own-company-and-jobs\"><strong>5. <\/strong><strong>Research Your Own Company and Jobs <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Steps 1-4 are critical \u2013 you should never go in blind when contacting a passive candidate. However, you also must know your <u>own<\/u> stuff. What\u2019s the value proposition for a top engineer at your company? Look beyond the buzzwords on the job description to be able to share \u2013 and answer questions about \u2013 the specific projects they\u2019d work on, the impact their work would make, the team they\u2019d work with (including the hiring manager\u2019s background), and the salary and relocation packages available. Depending on a traditional job description (which, let\u2019s be honest, is probably poorly written) to persuade a top-quality passive candidate to leave his\/her job is not going to cut it. Do your research and your credibility will skyrocket. (Plus, you\u2019ll stand apart from recruiters who send spammy, \u201cInterested? Job description attached\u201d emails.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wrap-up-the-foundation-of-good-engagement-is-research\"><strong><u>Wrap Up: The Foundation of Good Engagement is Research<\/u> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what\u2019s the secret to improving your hit rate? Learn as much as you can about a candidate\u2019s interests and motivations (not just the keywords and technologies in their profile) to ensure the kind of opportunities you have align with what they likely want. In summary, customize your approach to what a candidate cares about; not what you have to offer. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dice.com\/career-advice\">In the next article<\/a>, we\u2019ll focus on <u>how<\/u> to write emails and engage passive candidates in a way that will significantly improve your chances of getting them interested. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve got a name, now what? 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