Business & Office

How to become a Technical Recruiter

From recruiter: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.

Time to get there

6–18 months

Typical pay

$65k–$100k

Starting from

Recruiter

Pay is an estimate of typical US entry-level pay for this role and varies by state, employer and shift. The timeline assumes you are starting from recruiter and includes any licence or programme legally required, not just course length.

The route

1. 1

   6–18 months

   Start in recruiting or sourcing

   Agency work is the fastest training available, and the highest churn.

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2. 2

   3–6 months

   Learn enough technology to be credible

   You do not need to code, but you must know what the words mean.

3. 3

   6–12 months

   Build a sourcing skill

   Finding people who are not applying is the entire competitive advantage.

4. 4

   1–3 years

   Move in-house or specialise

   In-house pays steadier; agency pays more at the top end. Both need a network.

5. ✓

   Destination

   Technical Recruiter

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