Need help finding tech talent for your open positions? You might benefit from partnering with a tech recruitment agency. There are a lot of different agencies out there with different strengths and weaknesses, so we decided to put together a list of the best ones to help you decide.

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Table of contents

1. Best tech recruitment agencies comparison chart
2. Mondo
3. LaSalle Network
4. Robert Half
5. Motion Recruitment
6. NerdRabbit
7. Jefferson Frank
8. How do recruitment agencies work?
9. How to tell if a staffing agency is legit
10. The final verdict

Best tech recruitment agencies comparison chart

*Ratings based on publicly available reviews from sites including Google, G2, Trustpilot, and Yelp. Ratings are accurate as of the date of publication but subject to change over time.

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How do recruitment agencies work?

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If you’ve never worked with a recruitment agency before, the process may seem a bit murky. Most recruitment agencies provide two types of talent: contractors and direct hires.

Contractors

For contractors, agencies effectively hire out workers from a pool of qualified talent the agency employs itself. Contract workers are usually paid by the hour, with the recruitment agency charging a premium on top of their hourly wage. Some recruitment agencies also charge a contract-to-hire fee in the event that an employer wants to bring a contractor on as a full-time employee.

Direct hires

For direct hires, the agency helps an employer find and hire a worker as a full-time employee. The agency makes money by charging a recruitment fee, usually based on a percentage of the talent’s first year base salary. Most agencies charge between 20 and 30 percent of the talent’s salary, but rates can go higher for more challenging hires.

This fee is usually paid:

• Upfront
• In multiple stages as the agency fulfills deliverables
• On a contingency basis (the client only pays if the agency makes a successful hire)

Of course, fee structures vary by agency, so make sure to do your research before agreeing to do business with an agency.

How to tell if a staffing agency is legit

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Thanks to review sites like Trustpilot, Google, and Yelp, it’s much easier to spot staffing and recruitment agencies with poor reputations. But your due diligence doesn’t end there. Here are three things to look for when deciding whether to work with a staffing agency:

1. Case studies with real clients. Make sure to read case studies in detail to learn more about what value or services the agency provided.
2. Guarantee policy. If a new hire doesn’t work out—usually if they leave the organization within a certain time frame—a guarantee policy says the agency will replace that hire for free.
3. Specialties. Recruiting is a complex and highly specialized line of work. It’s not unusual for larger recruitment agencies to offer services across a variety of job titles and skills, but this can be a red flag for smaller agencies.

The final verdict

We can draw up a list of the best tech recruitment agencies based on specialties and customer reviews, but ultimately the best agency for you depends on what you’re looking for.

Do you need to hire for a niche technology role? Consider going with an agency that hires exclusively for tech. Need some guidance deciding what roles to hire? Look for an agency that can partner with you to make talent recommendations.

No matter which agency you decide on, do some shopping around to compare rates and expertise, and don’t be afraid to ask for client references for extra reassurance.

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