Some key lessons here for recruiters, courtesy of Brendan Browne : 2 of my favorites: 1. ...tech prospects would rather hear from the company’s own engineers than from its recruiters. We comb our networks to find first-degree connections with employees, and invite those employees to help make the initial contact. 2. Identify untapped talent pools, including at smaller or lesser-known companies. Not only do great people work in those places, but it's often easier to get their attention. …see more