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Finding and attracting the best talent for a company is never an easy task and even more challenging for IT recruitment. Recruiters take on the tiresome task of searching and recruiting IT<\/span><\/span>\u00a0candidates. <\/span><\/span>This is in fact one of the great<\/span><\/span> challenges that HR<\/span><\/span><\/a> managers and professionals face in this competitive job market.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we will discuss how IT recruitment differs from general recruitment<\/strong>, the skills required to be an IT<\/strong> recruiter<\/strong> and their day-to-day tasks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Recruiting in IT<\/h2>\n

T<\/span><\/span>ech candidates are highly sought after<\/strong> and attractive profiles<\/strong>, yet incredibly difficult to find<\/strong>. Given the growing demand in the technology industry, software developers, IT engineers and IT experts have become an extremely valuable resource for any type of business and industry. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, according to an <\/span><\/span>Indeed su<\/span><\/span>r<\/span><\/span>vey<\/span><\/span> of IT recruiters, 86% of respondents said it was a challenge to find and hire software engineers.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

HR managers need to adapt to the IT job market in order to attract and hire top tech talent<\/a>. In addition to this, companies need to figure out the right strategies for keeping these candidates in the company. Due to how in demand these tech roles are, the turnover<\/a> is usually high,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0so <\/span><\/span>keeping them in the company <\/span><\/span>can be<\/span><\/span>\u00a0an equally difficult task.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily for you, we’ve talked to experts<\/strong> in the selection and management of tech talents. So we can share with you the main problems that IT Recruiters are facing<\/strong>. Furthermore, we’ve got insights to the <\/strong><\/span><\/span>techniques<\/strong> that will help you attract and recruit the best IT profiles <\/span><\/span>for your company. <\/span>Let’s start with an analysis of the current situation and define what exactly an IT Recruiter is.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Current Tech Job Market <\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

The current tech hiring landscape is extremely competitive, and as <\/span><\/span>technological innovation continues to transform industries<\/span><\/span>, the demand for qualified candidates is increasing at a rapid rate. <\/strong><\/span><\/span>With a <\/span><\/span>talent gap <\/span><\/span>like this, it’s difficult for companies to find IT, programmers and software engineers with relevant skills.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Furthermore, job interviews and the onboarding process<\/a> have changed dramatically in the last decade. <\/span>In fact, more and more companies are now adopting virtual <\/span><\/span>recruitment and <\/span><\/span>onboarding technologies<\/span><\/span><\/a> and are focusing on attracting talent remotely.<\/strong> This widens the opportunity to find the perfect candidate as this position isn’t limited to a specific location.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

84% of recruiters <\/span><\/span><\/a>are<\/span><\/a><\/span> actively working to adapt their processes to <\/span><\/span>work remotely.<\/span><\/span><\/a> As more and more candidates are looking for a flexible schedule<\/a> to maintain a healthy work-life balance.<\/p>\n

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What Are the Key Responsibilities of an IT Recruiter?<\/h2>\n

An IT Recruiter is responsible for <\/span><\/span>sourcing candidates to fill tech roles. <\/span><\/span>These can be any roles within the technology, information technology and engineering fields. <\/span>It is a position that falls within the category of HR Specialist or on the HR team. However, unlike a general recruiter, an IT Recruiter must have a thorough understanding of the IT industry and the desirable skills and experience.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

IT recruiters can be independent contractors who find prospective employees for clients. Alternatively, they may work in-house as part of the larger HR team.<\/p>\n

Recruiting in IT means recruiters must perform a diverse range of tasks<\/strong> during their quest to find the best talent in the tech world. <\/span>Some of the most common duties and responsibilities of an IT Recruiter are:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Develop Recruiting Strategies<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

The <\/span><\/span>HR recruitment<\/span><\/span><\/a> sector is constantly evolving. <\/span>In the age of social media and the growing demand for digital jobs, <\/span><\/span>a solid strategy is vital <\/span><\/span>to finding potential candidates. <\/span>In fact, a large portion of an IT Recruiter’s time is spent figuring out the best ways to reach the best technical talent<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Identify Hiring Sources and Channels<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

IT recruiters may work on attracting applicants passively, or may actively reach out to prospective employees individually, through social media networking sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook. Today’s IT Recruiters must maintain a digital presence and be constantly looking for new ways to build their network.\u00a0<\/strong>This ensures they are contacting the best candidates possible.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Create Specific Job Descriptions<\/h3>\n

This is where written communication skills come in handy. Writing a job description is usually a <\/span>team effort between the recruiter and other key members of the HR department. <\/span>Being able to write a quality <\/span><\/span>job description<\/span><\/span><\/a> requires a <\/span><\/span>thorough understanding of the position<\/span><\/span>. <\/span>For an IT Recruiter, this means that extensive technical knowledge of the subject<\/strong> is required to be successful. Particularly when it comes to tech lingo that is relevant to the available position.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Interview and Evaluation of Candidates<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Whether you work internally or for an external recruiting agency, <\/span><\/span>interviewing<\/span><\/span> and <\/span><\/span>evaluating<\/span><\/span> candidates is a key part of an IT Recruiter’s job. <\/span>The goal is simple: <\/span><\/span>find the right candidate <\/span><\/span>who is worth introducing to the team manager. <\/span>This requires conflict management skills, negotiation skills and a good deal of persistence.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Representing the Company at Events<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Employer Branding is now more important than ever. <\/span>The <\/span><\/span>recruiter <\/span><\/span>is practically <\/span><\/span>the <\/span><\/span>“face” of the company <\/span><\/span>at job fairs, university events, exhibitions and conferences. <\/span>In this case, it is important to be able to speak in front of large audiences, to experiment with new ways of involving and relating to people, to involve visitors by stimulating their intellectual creativity, to get in touch with people looking for work, to know how to prepare workshops, seminars and meetings. on the subject of work.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

IT Recruitment: The Necessary Skills of an IT Recruiter<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

An IT Recruiter must have <\/span><\/span>a good mix of hard and <\/span><\/span>soft skills<\/span><\/span><\/a>, i.e. solid technical knowledge and transferable<\/span><\/span> skills.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>They must be someone with the ability to negotiate, whilst possessing sufficient technical knowledge to build relationships with candidates in their industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We see below the main basic skills that any IT Recruiter should have (hard skills) and the skills that are not essential requirements, but that can give an advantage in the job market (soft skills).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Essential skills<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n