Month: April 2016

April 20, 2016 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Many companies take pride in their company culture, and many even overemphasize it ad nauseum. This may come off has non-genuine or even phony. A new employee may have been sold on the benefits and EVPs of the company altogether. But what happens when the perks and shiny newness wear off? If the company culture…

April 17, 2016 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

A talent sourcer is a professional whose role is to identify and attract potential job candidates for an organization. This can include searching for candidates through various sources, such as job boards, social media, and professional networks, as well as reaching out to potential candidates to gauge their interest in job opportunities. The goal of…

April 14, 2016 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to connect with many experienced talent sourcers. They have imparted valuable advice and strategies for identifying top candidates. What I find particularly interesting is that many sourcers are happy to share their knowledge and expertise with others. I always encourage newer sourcers to be open to learning…

April 11, 2016 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Twitter is a great resource to find active users within certain niches. You can easily find users that are active and posting within the tech world. More than ever users are moving away from using LinkedIn. So, in some ways you will need to explore other social networks to find and engage talent online. I’ve…

April 10, 2016 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

A Sourcer supports Recruiters in their efforts to find candidates. They typically initiate contact with potential candidates and schedule meetings with the designated Recruiter. The Sourcer’s duties include searching for candidates, interacting with them, and ultimately referring them to the Recruiter (who is the primary point of contact for the client).   Recruiters and sourcers…