How to Become a Technical Recruiter
A Recruiters Guide to Understanding IT Technical Based
By: Jonathan Kidder
My mission is simple: To help Recruiters understand Technical Roles.
The Information Technology field can be intimidating for Recruiters starting out and this book helps to clearly define the top technical roles within the given industry.
After completion you will be able to understand each technical-skill requirement within every role, understand additional search terms, help improve job descriptions, and gain confidence when you are assessing a candidate’s skills over a technical phone screen call.
Technology acronyms will no longer be intimidating, and you will be able to analyze a candidate’s tech skills with confidence. Written in clear and concise prose, each job title defined with searchable keywords and phone screening questions will help turn the generalist recruiter into a confident technical recruiter.
Tech Talent is a phrase used to describe the highly sought-after workforce with the skills to drive growth and innovation at technology companies. This could include a wide variety of roles including IT professionals, computer science professionals, software developers, engineers, data scientists, and many more emerging positions.
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Marvin Booker
A tool is only as effective as the person using it. And a toolbox is only as useful as the tools in which it contains. In this book Jonathan literally covers a multitude of tools from A-to-Z, and in doing so has created a comprehensive and easily digestible resource to help navigate the ever changing landscape of internet research and modern-day sourcingVanessa Raath
I totally disagree with Jonathan, the Author of this book! The way that he describes his book as a ‘beginner's guide’ is incorrect. This is an incredible resource for anyone, and everyone, in the Recruitment World – regardless of whether you have been working in this industry for 6 months, 6 years, or even 16 years… The tips and tricks mentioned here are valuable resources that all Recruiters and Sourcers should take the time to read, investigate and then implement what they feel works best for them.Bret Feig
If you've ever wondered what tools the top recruiters are using, wonder no longer! Jonathan Kidder has done the research for you! Want to know about the best chrome contact-finding extensions, web scraping tools, or AI Automation tools? You have to read this book: Top Talent Sourcing Tools for Recruiters.Josef Kadlec
Sourcing tools are the evergreen question also at our organization. Which one should we use? Which are still up-to-date? Which are the best? How do we know when there are so many? Jonathan has created the ultimate sourcing stack of top tools and resources you should go through. It is going to save you a lot of time testing them out yourself. Our people at are definitely getting this book as a homework.Luke Doubler
Jonathan Kidder is easily among the top 10 Talent Sourcers in the United States. He lives and breathes recruiting, and his constant recruiting innovations, tools, observations, and recruiting products make him a truly unique sourcing leader. ‘Top Talent Sourcing Tools’ is a must-read book for anyone who wants to improve their recruiting trade, and everyone from the recruiting newbie to the 30+ year veteran will learn something new.Erin Mathew
Half the battle of finding qualified candidates is knowing what is available to utilize and so many recruiters aren't cognizant of the magnitude of resources in existence. This book: Top Talent Sourcing Tools for Recruiters provides a solid foundation for any talent acquisition professional to gain awareness of tools and methods essential for modern sourcing.Michael Crouse
I have found this book: Top Talent Sourcing Tools for Recruiters to be a great resource for every level of Recruiter. The function and highlights are explained very well. This resource should be a staple in any Recruiters toolbox.Aaron Lintz
Navigating the chaos of the recruiting and research technology landscape takes time and dedication. Jonathan has organized and consolidated his expertise rather than cultivating every available option. Highly recommended reading: Top Talent Sourcing Tools for Recrutiers.Hung Lee
The world of talent sourcing has been waiting for a book like this - expert, independent review of some of the most popular and useful sourcing tools in the market. Pretty certain there isn't another book like it. If you're spending money on buying sourcing tech this year, you need to buy this book: Top Talent Sourcing Tools for Recruiters.Daniel Klabunde
Jonathan is one of the most enthusiastic and passionate recruiters I have ever met! He is tireless in terms of searching and finding the right candidate for hiring managers. Working with Jonathan has taught me new recruiting techniques that I will take forward. Any organization is lucky to have him.Tom Franz
I really enjoyed having Jonathan on our team. He is loyal, driven and creative in his work habits. He is fun, energetic and enthusiastic as a person. Jonathan brought new approaches and concepts to our recruiting process that I appreciate and believe helped our success. He was also a glue, that kept others laughing, connected and unified.Thae Raymond
I’m so lucky to work with Jonathan. His expertise in Talent Sourcing, delivers consistent top talent at the right time in a very complex environment and market place. He is a strong team player, never disappoints, and is my go-to, for the hardest skill-sets to find. To say I’ve learned a lot from Jonathan would be an understatement. I highly recommend Jonathan and am very grateful for knowing him.Ali Baker
Jonathan is my go-to for cutting edge Talent Sourcing knowledge. He's eager to collaborate and share ideas with the end result in mind. It's impressive to see the success that Jonathan has brought to finding top talent. In an era where personal touch is hard to come by, Jonathan ALWAYS brings genuine care to his prospects and stakeholders!