4 Unconventional Ways to Source Top Tech Talent

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12 min read ยท Apr 15, 2026

4 Unconventional Ways to Source Top Tech Talent

Technical recruiting is extremely competitive. Discover how to attract top tech talent. Technical recruiting is more competitive than ever. Recruiters along the entire recruiting funnel feel the pressure and top tech talent is harder to come by. A recent survey by TalentPuzzle states that amongst IT employers, a third have positions that they cannot fill, and 69% of SME execs feel there's a shortage of tech talent. In this environment, tech companies are taking unusual measures to reach and recruit tech talent. Traditional recruitment methods won't be enough for you to win over these talents and poaching passive candidates becomes a necessity. To help you go beyond career fairs and resumes, learn four unconventional ways to attract top tech candidates.

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