How to collaborate with recruiters as an engineering leader to find the best software engineers

Coding Chats episode 45 - Guy Allen and John Crickett discuss the dynamics between software engineers, hiring managers, and recruiters and how they can work together to recruit the best software engineers. They explore effective strategies for collaboration, the importance of clear communication, and the impact of recruitment models on candidate experiences. The discussion emphasizes the need for engagement, the significance of tailored job specifications, and the value of building long-term relationships with recruiters. Additionally, they touch on the role of AI in recruitment and the necessity of maintaining a human touch in the hiring process.

Chapters

00:28 How hiring managers can work effectively with recruiters

10:37 What else can a hiring manager do to work effectively with a recruiter?

17:39 How important is a clear job spec and sharing details with the recruiter?

Guy's Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/futura-talent/https://futura-talent.com/

John's Links:

John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/

John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncrickett

John's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickett

John's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bsky.social

Check out John's software engineering related newsletters:

Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to level up your coding skills.

Developing Skills: https://read.developingskills.fyi/ covering everything from system design to soft skills, helping them progress their career from junior to staff+ or for those that want onto a management track.

Takeaways

Software engineers should engage actively with recruiters.Hiring managers need to provide clear job specifications.

More recruiters do not guarantee better results.

Building relationships with recruiters is essential.

Engagement leads to better candidate experiences.

Quality over quantity in job applications is crucial.

Clear communication improves recruitment outcomes.

Understanding different recruitment models is important.

Human interaction enhances the recruitment process.

AI should not replace the human element in hiring.