Technical recruiters, sometimes called IT or technology recruiters, are focused on technical industries like IT or engineering, matching up the brightest talents in technology fields with the companies that need their expertise. A technical recruiter will have contacts in technology industries and may also know a bit about computer software themselves. For recruiters who are looking to specialize in technical fields, there are many best practices that can make them successful.Many technical candidates network with each other using the Internet, so a recruiter who wants to source technical talent needs to go where the candidates are. Tech recruiters should post jobs on user groups for technical subjects, use online social networking to connect with candidates, as well as sponsor ads on commonly used technology websites and search engines.