There are times when demand for tech talent is too high for your team or organization to handle on your own. Perhaps there is a big project you’ve been tasked with sourcing for or a sudden increase in open positions that need to be back-filled — two very common scenarios in today’s hiring landscape.

When employers are in critical need of tech talent but short on time or resources, there are a couple of options that can be explored. Hiring a contract or contingency recruiter can help your organization navigate the temporary increase in need until demand returns to a manageable level. Another option is outsourcing your needs through a recruitment process provider, like Dice. Both third-party options are good for filling gaps in the short-term.

Contract recruiters are typically great at networking (their work depends on it!) and bring with them an existing pool of qualified candidates whom they’ve found and keep in contact with about potential opportunities. They can be hired for a specified period of time or to fill a specified number of open positions.

When evaluating whether hiring a contract recruiter is the option you want to pursue for your needs, consider your budget, the complexity of the project and the scope of work. Hiring someone with market knowledge and proven success with placing tech roles specifically will be important as well.

Another option for temporary assistance in sourcing tech talent is recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). At Dice, we offer a Sourcing Services solution that simplifies your recruitment process when you don’t have the time or resources to hire for your open tech positions. Our dedicated recruiting team acts as an extension of your talent acquisition team to create a customized hiring strategy and quickly deliver a qualified shortlist.

Learn more about what Dice Sourcing Services includes and how it can help you quickly find the tech talent you need or contact Dice to speak to someone about your specific needs.