10 Best Recruitment Books for 2020

The recruitment industry has evolved and so has the complexity of attracting, selecting and retaining quality candidates. I have been a tech recruiter since 2007 and have experienced the shift in how to attract talent first hand. In 2009, I was speaking at tech conferences on “How to Think Like a Recruiter”. In today’s market, we give talks on “How to Think Like a Candidate”. There are three fundamental shifts that attribute to this shift;

• The Economy - employment is at an all time high.

• There are more options for employment - data analytics & security, nano technology, social media thought leaders… yes, that is a job!

• A mobile-enabled world. You can apply for a job or hire a candidate from any smart device.

So let’s talk about the real challenge, staying current and up-to-date in your own personal skills sets. Whether you upskill by reading blogs, listening to podcasts, attending conferences or reading a books - we’ve developed a list of recruitment books designed to empower your recruitment aptitude. Enjoy!

1. Technology Made Simple for the Technical Recruiter, Second Edition: A Technical Skills Primer

2. High-Tech High-Touch Recruiting: How to Attract and Retain the Best Talent By Improving the Candidate Experience

3. OSINT for the Staffing World!

4. The Full Stack Recruiter: The Modern Recruiter’s Guide

5. The Robot-Proof Recruiter: A Survival Guide for Recruitment and Sourcing Professionals

6. Hack Recruiting: The Best of Empirical Research, Method and Process, and Digitization

7. The Science of Talent: How to find, grow and keep the right people in your organisation

8. How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive

9. Talent Without Borders: Global Talent Acquisition for Competitive Advantage

10. Recruiting in the Age of Googlization Second Edition: When the Shift Hits Your Plan

Any books you recommend that you do not see on this list? Write us: editor@techrecruit.io