Technical recruiter jobs are varied, but there is a range of soft skills that are necessary for a successful technical recruiter to possess. Technical recruiters must be open, enthusiastic, and have the ability to negotiate confidently. Along with that, they need technical knowledge and the following skills:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills
• ATS and Microsoft proficiency
• The ability to negotiate
• The ability to analyze a person and a situation perfectly
• Critical thinking
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Along with these skills, technical recruiters may also need the following if they want to have the edge in the job market:

• Knowledge of the technical industry
• Excellent project management skills
• Customer Relationship Management software experience
• Applicant tracking software experience.