Bethany Leech
7th November 2022
Tech recruitment can seem pretty overwhelming, especially if you’re not a techie…
But don’t be intimidated by that; it’s a recruitment job, not a developer role! The UK recruitment industry employs about 148,000 people from a diverse range of backgrounds and with a variety of skill sets.
Suppose you are transitioning your career to join an agency recruiter focusing on tech recruiting. In that case, we have reasons to join such an evolving and innovative industry to recruit in…
You get to understand how new technologies are built from scratch…
The world revolves around technology. We wake up with alarms on our smartphones and set the temperature on our thermostats with a simple verbal command to Alexa. This increasing reliance on technology means that demand for technical roles like DevOps Engineers, Cloud Architects, and Data Analysts grows daily. How do companies keep up with this demand for technical roles? They hire technical recruiters!
You can control your level of income…
I always believe in this sentence, never rely on anyone but yourself for your life and livelihood. Suppose you take time to understand the technology pillars you specialise in and the connection and relationship you built for the long term. In that case, you will succeed in your career, leading to better financial health. Technology is here to stay; hence, requirements for tech talents will always be there in the coming years.
Meet new people…
One of the best things about working in tech recruitment is the opportunity to chat with people worldwide. It might sound like a cliche, but it’s true!
In this industry, it’s crucial to cultivate existing relationships and keep in touch with awesome candidates, so you have a ready-to-go pipeline when a new role opens up.
You can have a positive impact on people’s lives…
The impact you can have is enriching. Whether it is finding someone their dream job or helping a client hire the perfect person to grow their business, recruiters significantly impact people’s lives.
Freedom to work autonomously…
In tech recruitment, you will build your portfolio of clients and network; you will have targets and need to sell your expertise and knowledge to both clients and candidates. It’s very similar to building your own business. You get to be your own boss, manage your desk, prioritise workload and have the freedom to work autonomously, which will end in bonuses and commission. In recruitment, you get what you put in.
Whether you like it or not, technology will be part of our lifestyle, which is the same for a career in tech recruitment as it will always be in demand. If you are interested in transferring your skills in recruitment to working for an agency in the digital and tech industry, get in touch with me, Bethany Leech; I would love to discuss the opportunities we have internally at team TP!