You may consider IT staffing companies as a great resource when you’re looking for a job, but what about when you want a better job than the one you have?  Sometimes IT professionals eventually “give up” on getting in the door at the top technology companies, even when their background might be perfect for a top position.  But technical recruiters are there to help you get past the gatekeeper and stand out as the IT pro that you are, and they are ready to help you find a rewarding, good-paying job.

Getting past the initial screening process can be a little discouraging, especially if you know your skills are exactly what the company needs. The problem is that today’s hiring managers are overwhelmed by hundreds of resumes from qualified candidates.  Breaking through and getting your resume on the hiring manager’s desk may require some unusual tactics, but it might not start to “click” until you meet with a technical recruiter.

According to a recent article I found on the site for GTN Technical Staffing, “IT Staffing Companies Can Get You Past the Gatekeeper,” even the largest corporations in Texas admit that their hiring managers don’t have the technical expertise necessary to hire true IT talent.  From the largest companies to the smallest, smart hiring managers who lack technical expertise are using technical recruiters to help them find the best candidates.

Using a technical recruiter to augment their own HR team, employers are able to narrow the playing field and zero in on a handful of candidate.  By retaining IT staffing companies, they are able to pre-screen candidates and only bring in the most qualified IT professionals for an interview.  The trouble is, unless you’re already connected with a technical recruiter, your resume could be overlooked.  Technical recruiters have a way of “presenting” you to their clients that goes far beyond what you can do on your own.  When a specialized recruiter identifies you as a perfect fit for a job, he or she can send a quick email to the hiring manager and recommend they look at your resume. But they can go a step further by writing an executive summary about why you are a good fit.

As you can see, these tactics make it much easier to move into a more profitable IT career, but you need to connect with a technical recruiter first. Find out what IT staffing companies can do for you.