How to mentally and emotionally prepare candidates for final round interviews

How to mentally and emotionally prepare candidates for final round interviews

Recruiting
Jonathan Kidder   March 13, 2023  
Job interviews can be a source of stress for many individuals. Often, people feel unprepared for the various rounds of...
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Dan Wang Interview – Senior Technical Sourcing Recruiter – Engineering Leadership & Executive

Dan Wang Interview – Senior Technical Sourcing Recruiter – Engineering Leadership & Executive

Interview
Jonathan Kidder   March 13, 2023  
  I have had the privilege of knowing Dan Wang for many years, and right from the start, I was...
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How AI will revolutionize talent sourcing in the years to come

How AI will revolutionize talent sourcing in the years to come

Talent Sourcing
Jonathan Kidder   March 13, 2023  
With the recent launch of ChatGPT and other AI software tools we are just beginning to scratch the surface of...
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How to build an effective interviewing team

How to build an effective interviewing team

Recruiting
Jonathan Kidder   March 12, 2023  
To ensure long-term success, recruiters must first learn how to build effective interview teams for their candidates' final round interviews....
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How spamming has negatively impacted recruiters

How spamming has negatively impacted recruiters

Blog Email
Jonathan Kidder   March 12, 2023   1 Reply
Regrettably, some recruiters have caused uproar online. As seen from tweets, subreddits, and other online posts, many candidates have reported...
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Sourcing neurodivergent professionals: building an inclusive recruiting process

Sourcing neurodivergent professionals: building an inclusive recruiting process

Recruiting Talent Sourcing
Jonathan Kidder   March 11, 2023  
Neurodivergent professionals often encounter obstacles in finding long-term employment due to a lack of understanding from companies. However, many industries...
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Tips for Closing the Deal: Negotiating Salary with a Candidate

Tips for Closing the Deal: Negotiating Salary with a Candidate

Recruiting
Jonathan Kidder   March 10, 2023   2 Replies
  To ensure successful negotiation of a complete salary compensation package with candidates, it is crucial to be prepared and...
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WizardSourcer now offers talent sourcing certification courses

WizardSourcer now offers talent sourcing certification courses

Training
Jonathan Kidder   March 9, 2023  
I am thrilled to share that Wizardsourcer now provides certification courses in talent sourcing. A variety of courses will be...
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Creating a data-driven talent sourcing strategy

Creating a data-driven talent sourcing strategy

Talent Sourcing Tools
Jonathan Kidder   March 6, 2023   2 Replies
In the past, traditional recruiting heavily relied on luck and intuition as opposed to data, which was often time-consuming to...
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What is Talent Sourcing?

What is Talent Sourcing?

Talent Sourcing
Jonathan Kidder   March 6, 2023  
To ensure the success of a recruiting team, having a pool of qualified and interested candidates is crucial. Therefore, it's...
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Boolean String Search Examples to Find Tech Talent

Boolean String Search Examples to Find Tech Talent

Boolean Strings
Jonathan Kidder   March 6, 2023  
Using Boolean search strings can improve recruiters' ability to find and recruit high-quality tech talent online, leading to better hiring...
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How Tech Recruiters Can Stay Relevant Even During Downturns

How Tech Recruiters Can Stay Relevant Even During Downturns

Blog
Jonathan Kidder   March 5, 2023  
The news of layoffs has sent shockwaves across the United States, extending beyond the recruiting industry. Even Silicon Valley, which...
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Passive candidate outreach: How many times should I follow up?

Passive candidate outreach: How many times should I follow up?

Email Recruiting
Jonathan Kidder   March 2, 2023   1 Reply
"How often should I message a passive candidate?" is a question frequently asked in the recruiting industry. Talent sourcers are...
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How to influence and persuade a Hiring Manager

How to influence and persuade a Hiring Manager

Recruiting Talent Mapping
Jonathan Kidder   March 1, 2023  
Recruiters may have the chance to collaborate with a fresh hiring manager who is inexperienced with either the company or...
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Creative ways to find talent sourcing jobs in a tough economy

Creative ways to find talent sourcing jobs in a tough economy

Blog
Jonathan Kidder   March 1, 2023  
In today's uncertain economy, the process of finding another recruiting or talent sourcing job can be overwhelming. With many professionals...
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With more than 15 yrs of experience in full-cycle recruiting and talent sourcing, Jonathan Kidder has garnered recognition within the industry, receiving over 80 recommendations from his peers. He embarked on his recruiting career at one of the world's largest RPO staffing firms, swiftly ascending to a prominent position as an expert in sourcing within a company boasting 5,000 recruiters. His expertise extends across a wide spectrum of niche fields, including Information Technology, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Operations. Furthermore, he has provided training to recruiting teams worldwide, spanning regions such as North America, India, Asia, and Europe. Jonathan Kidder is also an accomplished author, with over 24 published books in the field of recruiting and talent sourcing.