3 Reasons to Outsource Hiring for Software Engineers

Most IT firms work hard at — and are justifiably proud of — hiring a skilled team of software engineers who fit their culture and contribute to growth and the bottom line. So it might seem counterintuitive to call in an outside staffing company when hiring those same software engineers. But in today’s fast-paced world, it’s often in a company’s best interest to seek out a specialized staffing firm. Here are three reasons to consider outsourcing your hiring of software engineers:

1. Knowledge of the Market

The best specialized recruiting companies have their finger firmly on the pulse of their particular market. They know and have access to the top talent in the software engineering field. They are well-equipped to reach out to said talent and have up-to-the-minute knowledge of salary rates, career expectations and skill sets. The current software engineer hiring complexities make an expert recruiter a valuable partner and collaborator as you search the market for the best hires.

2. Candidates Not Applicants

Companies spend a lot of time, money, and effort to attract new talent. Many of the potential candidates who apply fit perfectly with their related work experience, but once interviewed make it clear they might not fit well in your company’s work culture. Others look great on paper, or perform well in phone interviews, but fail to impress during a face-to-face interview. Using a specialized recruitment agency means you only see true candidates, not a stream of applicants. A professional recruiting firm carefully pre-selects possible candidates based on criteria you have defined and then arranges interviews of those they believe are worthy of consideration.

3. Extended Reach

Many qualified software engineers are hard to find. Whether they’re highly selective or simply passive, they don’t typically respond to job advertisements or don’t see themselves as part of a particular IT firm’s talent pool. Often that indicates they work exclusively with specialist recruiters. Recruiters also understand that while some potential candidates are not actively looking for new employment, they may be interested in hearing about jobs suited to their talents. Specialized recruiting firms have a wide network of consultants, candidates and clients which they can leverage to help your company connect with off-the-radar software engineers who have the range of skills and experiences you are looking for. Every IT business has its reasons for wanting to outsource hiring of software engineers. For some it’s about a lack of in-house resources to find the best candidates. For others it’s about short-term needs for accessing strong talent that they might not know how to quickly find. Whatever the reason, it’s well worth your time to work with qualified hiring specialists who will help you find and assess employee skills, personality and culture fit in a cost-effective and efficient way.