10 Smart Nuggets Every Tech Recruiter Should Know

Anna Zielińska
May 29
2 min read

Here are a few insightful recruitment nuggets that can help you refine your strategy, impress clients and stay ahead in the talent game.

Top Talent is Off the Market in 10 Days
The best candidates are snapped up fast, don't let a slow hiring process cost you great talent. Streamline feedback loops and decision making.
Candidates are Interviewing You Too
Today's candidates assess culture, communication and clarity during the hiring process. A poor candidate experience can cost you not just hires, but reputation.
Skills > Resumes
Don't judge a candidate solely by their resume. Dig deeper into soft skills, adaptability and potential, especially for tech and startup roles.
Passive Talent is Gold
Over 70% of the workforce is passive. Engaging them requires a strong employer brand, personalized outreach and relationship-building, not just job ads.
Follow the Data but Read the Person
Use data to guide sourcing and screening, but don't overlook emotional intelligence and human intuition during interviews.
Recruitment is Marketing
Every interaction is a branding moment. write job posts that sell, maintain a warm tone in communication and showcase what makes your client or your agency different.
Keep talent Warm
Even if a candidate isn't selected, nurture the relationship. Today's runner-up might be tomorrow's top hire, or your best referral source.
Keep Learning and Adapting
The tech industry is constantly evolving. Stay open to learning new recruitment strategies and adapting to changes in the market to remain competitive.
Tech Candidates Care About Stack, Autonomy and Impact
Salary is important, but so is working with modern tools, freedom to build and knowing their work. Highlight this in your pitch.
GitHub, Stack Overflow & Dev.to Are Goldmines
Great devs showcase their work. Check GitHub contributions, open source projects and technical blogs to identify passion and skill beyond the resume.