Month: February 2019

February 28, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

  Recruiting on social media platforms is essential if you want to land those hard to find candidates. The biggest social network of them all is Facebook. With over 2.3 million users, if you aren’t tapping into this platform, you are missing a ton of potential connections. So how exactly are you supposed to recruit…

February 27, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

“Demand Generation Tools” are a game-changer for recruiters, providing a way to automate the time-consuming task of searching for candidates. With a plethora of options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one. To make it easier, I have compiled a list of my top 18 favorites to help streamline your recruiting efforts…

February 26, 2019 Jonathan Kidder 2 comments

I stumbled upon this lead generation website while looking for more web scraping tools several months back. I was amazed at all the free lead generation tools that this company GrowthPacks has created. I know there’s better scraping/auto-enriching tools out on the market but they are premium and require licensing. These (Google Sheets) tools are…

February 23, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

I had the opportunity to interview Martin Freeman from Medallia. He’s been a very active and positive voice within our community. He recently launched a website that highlights all the latest talent sourcing and recruitment tools. Overall, I love getting a Talent Sourcers perspective from Sydney, Australia and I hope you enjoy reading this interview!  …

February 20, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Recruiters and Talent Sourcers are finding it more difficult than ever to find talented candidates for their open positions. It isn’t about just the difficulty in finding candidates, it’s the fact that most niche candidates don’t want to be found. Despite the beliefs of hiring managers, applicants do not grow on trees. With such a…

February 15, 2019 Jonathan Kidder 2 comments

  Despite the advancement of technology with the invention of AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics, hiring is still a pretty painful process for many. According to the State Of Sourcing Survey, increased hiring volume coupled with stagnant recruiter headcount means that the most important trends for recruiters to learn about are tools and technology….

February 14, 2019 Jonathan Kidder 2 comments

FamilyTreeNow is a site that aims to help users research their family genealogy. Their database allows users to look up information on people or merely find out what’s available online about others. There’s a wide variety of information you can use this service to find: home addresses, cell numbers, email addresses, date of birth, associated…

February 12, 2019 Jonathan Kidder 8 comments

Interviewing can sometimes be a stressful experience for applicants. Preparation is key to helping you feel confident in your answers. The best preparation is to use the STAR method. This method is best used with behavioral based interview questions focused on teamwork, problem solving, initiative/leadership, interpersonal skills, and pressure/stress.   The STAR interview method is a…

February 9, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Glassdoor has quickly become a go-to resource for job seekers, similar to how Trip Advisor is used for reviews on hotels and vacation spots. It allows individuals to research a company’s work culture before applying for a job. As a result, companies are placing increasing importance on maintaining a positive reputation on the site. Glassdoor’s…

February 7, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

I find it beneficial to reflect on my past experiences, both the successes and the failures. Recruiting can be a roller coaster ride, with constant changes, heavy workloads, and tight deadlines. It can be challenging to meet the high expectations placed on us, and failure is an inevitable part of the process. However, it is…

February 5, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t receive an automated sales template inmail from a recruiting agency. It’s a copy/paste template that highlights why their firm can find top talent. This morning, I received this message: Hi Jonathan, thanks for connecting on LinkedIn. I work at (agency) which is a search boutique…

February 1, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Recruiters have a ton of extension tools available to them in 2019. So how do you decide which ones will work the best for you? To help you determine the extension tools that will bring your recruiting game to the next level, I put together a list of trending browser extensions that you should review…