Author: Jonathan Kidder

February 7, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

  I was privileged to interview Michael Vroman, a Talent Sourcing Manager at Maxar Technologies and US military veteran. Michael leads a team and has been an active member of the Sourcecon community for years, contributing to the blog on various topics. I found his series on sourcing military veterans particularly interesting. Michael has given…

February 7, 2023 Jonathan Kidder 2 comments

ChatGPT is a cutting-edge AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, co-founded by Elon Musk, and launched in November 2022. It offers a highly realistic and human-like conversational experience, providing informed answers to user questions with a level of sophistication beyond other chatbots. ChatGPT has been praised as a significant competitor to search engines like Google and…

February 6, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Clay is a cutting-edge tool for recruiters that streamlines, automates and integrates the recruitment process. Utilize data from various sources and uncover new prospecting opportunities with access to over 50 data sources such as live LinkedIn data, automated Google searches, website keyword searches, technology stack analysis, job posting scraping and personalized emails generated by GPT-3….

February 6, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Sofia Broberger is a freelance consultant specializing in IT/Tech recruitment and sourcing. With a background in teaching, she blends her experience in education with her passion for sourcing to offer customized workshops and lectures on sourcing, tech recruitment, and employer branding. She is also available to speak at events on these topics. I’m honored that…

February 5, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

  Military veterans are a talented group of individuals with a range of abilities that can greatly benefit any civilian company. They also bring diversity to the workplace. In my book, “Guide to Recruiting Military veterans,” I delve into the details of finding and utilizing this resource. In this post, I will showcase some of…

February 4, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Merlin is a new extension tool powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT that allows recruiters to use AI magic on any website with just a click of Cmd/Ctrl+M. Simply select any online content, hit the keyboard shortcut, and choose what you want to do with it (e.g. create a reply, summarize, make it shorter, or add some…

February 3, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Asana is a web and mobile application designed to help teams manage their work and tasks. It provides a platform for team members to track projects, communicate, and collaborate with each other. Asana allows users to create tasks, assign them to team members, set due dates, add comments, and attach files, among other features. The…

February 2, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

 😺🦞🍣🦪🧶🐿 💻 I had the opportunity to interview Trish Wyderka for my blog, a highly skilled sourcer who has made significant contributions to our recruiting community. I was lucky to connect with her over the past few years and benefit from her extensive knowledge in recruiting tools and overall technical sourcing knowledge. She is a…

February 2, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Recruiters have faced numerous challenges and uncertainties in recent years, including a global pandemic, economic downturn, and wars. Despite dealing with these obstacles, recruiters are now facing the possibility of a recession in 2023. Unfortunately, many companies often consider downsizing the recruitment department first when facing financial difficulties.   We worked non-stop during the peak…

February 2, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

As a recruiter, you may enjoy listening to videos or podcasts more than reading lengthy interviews. Listening to a podcast can be a productive way to learn something new while actively sourcing candidates online. Many recruiting podcasts feature engaging and informative content that can be both entertaining and educational. I’ve been fortunate enough to get…

February 1, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Want to become a more technical recruiter? To become an technical recruiter, you will need to be ready for a steep learning curve. Many recruiting teams are fast-paced, but have highly energetic environments. Junior recruiters on my team are encouraged to ask questions, embrace mistakes as learning opportunities, and focus on continuous improvement. Breaking into…

January 31, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

A company should establish a talent sourcing function and team to enhance its recruitment efforts by actively identifying, attracting and engaging top-notch candidates. A sourcer’s skills in finding, researching and approaching potential candidates can lead to a more streamlined and effective hiring process. The sourcer can also help save time and resources by filtering the…

January 30, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Marketing matters in the recruiting space because it helps attract and engage top talent, build employer brand, increase candidate pipeline, and differentiate from competitors. With the rise of AI startups recruiters can now benefit from these types of tools for employment branding and other marketing purposes. I’ve been experimenting with these AI tools and I…

January 30, 2023 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

The release of ChatGPT has made recruiters aware of its potential for outreach and mass messaging. With this Google Sheets extension, you can quickly generate highly customized emails. I was shared a post that Alfie Marsh created about generating sales emails using an extension and chatgpt (I’ve included his screenshots below). In summary, I took…

January 30, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly and its impact on talent acquisition is yet to be seen. AI-powered tools can streamline the recruitment process by efficiently screening and assessing candidates, providing objective data on qualifications and skills. However, limitations exist in AI’s ability to evaluate interpersonal skills and cultural fit, which are crucial in many job…

January 27, 2023 Jonathan Kidder 2 comments

  Obtaining accurate contact information for prospects can be challenging. This list of top contact finding extension tools can assist with finding personal and business email addresses, office and mobile phone numbers, to help with sales, marketing, business development, lead generation, demand generation, recruiting, account management, or building an enterprise pipeline of prospects and decision…

January 25, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

During economic downturns, recruiters can use the opportunity to establish a talent pipeline for future candidates by utilizing various internal and external online resources. Use this valuable time to create and build a Talent Pipeline.   I had this recent thought: how could I quickly build a Talent Pipeline since we don’t know when the…

January 25, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize talent acquisition, and its use could greatly impact multiple industries in the future. I anticipate a significant change to occur within the next 5-10 years within the sourcing field. This tool could be further developed and utilized to perform the tasks of a lead generation sourcing researcher role. Thus,…

January 25, 2023 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

  Recruiters often overlook the potential leads within their company’s ATS systems, but now is a good time to review these systems for old applicants, as many companies are experiencing layoffs and hiring freezes. It’s an ideal time to create a future prospecting talent pipeline for 2023.    It is important to review applicants in…

January 24, 2023 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

Dealing with the emotions of being laid off can be challenging. It’s normal to experience a range of feelings during such a significant change. Here are some suggestions to help you move forward in your career.   After a layoff, there are several steps you can take to move forward and find new employment: Process…

January 23, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

  The Great Recession of 2008, caused by the failure of major investment banks like Lehman Brothers, resulted in a significant drop of 5.1% in the United States’ GDP, leading to the loss of 8.7 million jobs within 18 months. This economic downturn severely impacted the staffing and recruitment sector, with over a third of…

January 21, 2023 Jonathan Kidder 2 comments

    For years now there has been a prediction about how AI is going to take over recruiting. So far there have been some tools that have helped recruiters be more efficient and better, but most of the tools out there so far have not lived up to the hype.   In comes, Open…

November 22, 2022 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

  The “Magical Text Expander” is a browser extension (e.g. for Chrome or Firefox) that automates text expansion by allowing users to set up short phrases or shortcuts that expand into predefined text. It saves time and streamlines communication by eliminating repetitive typing, making it ideal for recruiters sending personalized emails to candidates. Multiple shortcuts…

November 18, 2022 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

  As we finish out the year, it’s good to reflect on what recruiting trends or other indicators that may take place in 2023. The past several years have been a challenging time for recruiters and sourcers in any industry. Scenarios included a Political upheaval, Covid pandemic, and impending recession news. Many companies including: Meta,…

September 20, 2022 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

  Compensation is the main factor driving employee career choices in 2022. Especially in IT, no surprise there — are too many open positions and a big shortage of candidates. The overall number of advertisements for tech jobs in 2021 was nearly double the number for 2019 or 2020, while the number of specialists remained almost…

May 1, 2022 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

  Creating a recruitment training course is crucial to ensuring the success of new recruiters on your talent acquisition team. This course can also benefit existing recruiters and talent sourcers joining your team. The recruiting field can be complex, and by providing a comprehensive course, you can help ramp up your team quickly and efficiently…

April 29, 2022 Jonathan Kidder 4 comments

Jobin is an all-in-one automation platform used to make sales and recruiters LinkedIn efforts more productive. There are so many features within this tool: webscraping, email verification, finding and enriching data, bulk mail-merge email automation, and MUCH more.   What is Jobin exactly? Are you in search of an automation tool that not only streamlines…

April 19, 2022 Jonathan Kidder 7 comments

  Have you ever pondered about how to kick-start a career as a professional Recruiter, but were unsure of where to begin? Frequently on social media, I come across this question, which prompted me to write a book that could assist other professionals in commencing their career in recruiting. I named the book “How to…

April 1, 2022 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

In my career, I’ve experienced both good and bad recruitment managers. Not everyone has the necessary skills to lead or manage a recruitment team. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I was fortunate to have a strong team of leaders who guided us through difficult times. Reflecting on this experience, I am grateful to have been part…

January 5, 2022 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted how organizations and institutions recruit, screen, assess, and hire talent across multiple industries. When PwC’s Technology survey suggested that 58% of companies want to invest resources to attract and retain top talent, HR and talent acquisition managers have been left with one option – to turn to intelligent recruiting…

October 21, 2021 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Recently, I had the opportunity to lead a session on tools at the SourceCon digital conference where I highlighted the platform HackerRank. It is a coding assessment tool that verifies a software engineer’s coding skills and overall technical abilities. The platform offers a wide range of technical roles and skill sets to test for during…

October 18, 2021 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Nowadays, most recruiting communication and correspondence starts online, and that presents new challenges over more traditional forms of outreach, like cold-calling. Communication and engagement have vastly evolved within the past 5 years. More than ever candidates communicate on social media and other channels online. So, it’s more important than ever to grab the attention of…

October 15, 2021 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

Talent sourcing is a crucial aspect of recruiting that requires significant time and effort. However, with the availability of advanced tools, sourcing quality candidates no longer necessitates extensive manual labor. Still, finding top talent in this market is more important than ever, and it’s not easy. Besides the fact that 2021 has been a candidate-driven…

October 8, 2021 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

To excel as a recruiter and become a leader on your team, it’s important to establish daily routines and set achievable goals. Recruiting requires a significant amount of hard work and dedication. From my experience in the field over the past decade, I’ve found that top-performing recruiters have a few key practices in common, such…

August 12, 2021 Jonathan Kidder 2 comments

I decided to compile a list of innovative talent sourcing hacks and strategies for finding candidates online. Many recruiters are searching for new and unique ways to connect with both active and passive candidates online. To achieve this, I consulted with several of my sourcing colleagues and have put together an updated list of hacks…

August 10, 2021 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

The team at Hunter has recently created an email tracking tool. I was fortunate enough to demo this tool and I’m excited to share its benefits with my readers. There are many tools that allow the tracking of email opens, both free and paid. One of the most popular ones is MailTracker by Hunter. It’s…

July 22, 2021 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

Ayra AI is an AI automation recruitment platform. Arya uses machine learning to identify successful sourcing patterns and draws potential candidates out of millions of online profiles by applying this algorithm to your existing resume database and beyond. I had the opportunity to fully demo this platform and yes, I was certainly amazed by all…

July 16, 2021 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

Diversity Recruiting has always played a key role in the success of a business. From a personal standpoint, we learn early on the benefits of having diverse sources of income, diverse skills, and a diverse knowledge of topics, views, and so on. When diversity is practiced in business, an array of opportunities is made available….

June 25, 2021 Jonathan Kidder 4 comments

Manatal is a cloud-based recruitment software designed for agencies and corporate HR departments of all sizes. The platform includes all the indispensable ATS (applicant tracking software) tools for sourcing and managing candidates throughout the whole recruitment process, communication and collaboration tools for smooth information relay and remote work, as well as artificial intelligence (AI) features…

June 24, 2021 Jonathan Kidder 3 comments

After more than a year of businesses being closed or operating at limited capacity, and many people sheltering in, the world is slowly finding a new normal, post-COVID. As such, there is a tidal wave of job opportunities. With existing businesses reopening and new businesses launching, the demand for recruiters to hire for multiple positions…

June 3, 2021 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

Finding the best candidates in an ocean of choices can be likened to finding a needle in a haystack. Even with an assortment of filtering options, narrowing down a list to only include the best of the best is difficult and time consuming. Fortunately, Boolean search string tools can make the task less challenging for…

May 28, 2021 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Very Fast is an efficient tool that automatically populates recruiter template messages using a person’s social media profile data. It can be used on platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. After selecting a template and auto-populating it, messages can be sent via email, InMail, or direct message. I had the opportunity to try out…

May 24, 2021 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Creating an email list is an essential task for recruiters, but it can be time-consuming. However, there are several Google Chrome extensions that can make the process much more manageable. Here, we will present 15 of the best email finder extension tools for recruiters:   What is an Email Finder Extension Tool? Email finder tools…

May 20, 2021 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

Talent sourcing is a skill that sets apart the average from the exceptional. As a recruiter or sourcer, it’s crucial to not only please your employer but also maintain positive relationships with colleagues and candidates. The following skills are key traits that successful recruiters possess, allowing them to achieve long-term success.    1. Marketing skills…

May 17, 2021 Jonathan Kidder 2 comments

More than a year after COVID put the world in upheaval, statistics indicate that the number of job listings steadily increased through April 2021. With job advertisements averaging more than 59% higher than January and February 2020, the need for new employees is at the highest it’s been since 2018. However, this increased need for…

May 5, 2021 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

Have you ever wondered when the perfect time would be to send a Recruiter inmail to a potential candidate? Well, fortunately for you LinkedIn recently published a (research study) based on sending Recruiter Inmails within their platform. The team at LinkedIn wanted to answer several questions with this data report: Do longer or shorter InMails tend to…

April 22, 2021 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

CodersRank is a developer search platform that helps you save time and increase accuracy when looking for tech talent. They’ve nurtured an active community of 40,000+ experienced, job-seeker developers who’ve registered on the platform to showcase their coding journey. I’ve had the opportunity to fully demo this platform and I’m excited to share all the…

April 12, 2021 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

What separates the average recruiter from a top producer? The answer is of course having qualified candidates. In order to have qualified and engaged candidates in your pipeline you first must source and engage them over an initial message. The outreach message can start in an inmail, email, or text message. Sourcing comes down to…

March 28, 2021 Jonathan Kidder 3 comments

There’s no denying that LinkedIn is an exceptional platform for finding prospects, but physically reviewing the massive number of profiles to find qualified people is time consuming, to say the least. Undoubtedly, you have a long to-do list so having access to scraping technology can drastically reduce the time it takes to gather new leads…

February 27, 2021 Jonathan Kidder 2 comments

As a recruiter, you know the importance of hiring the best talent for your company or client. Recruiters routinely screen and interview candidates until they are convinced, they’ve found the individual who will blend well with the team. Oftentimes, recruiters find it much easier to find the right match for someone else, but the scenario…

February 26, 2021 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

SourceWhale replaces all the sourcing tools you currently use, delivers personalized automated outreach and follow-ups, and provides detailed analytics throughout your recruiting process. Eliminate the need for multiple sourcing tools with SourceWhale, the comprehensive recruiting solution that offers personalized automated outreach and follow-ups, as well as in-depth analytics throughout your recruitment process. I recently had…

February 19, 2021 Jonathan Kidder 3 comments

Roboscraping is a free extension tool that parses data from published job openings. It helps to scrape data and give Recruiters detailed information on any company. The tools helps parse for contact details, employee names, location details, and much more.   1. Simply download the extension and search for a job opening on Indeed.com or…

February 19, 2021 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Webbtree is a free recruiting SaaS solution with the goal of empowering recruiters to source talent more efficiently in this digital age. This CRM solution enables you to find, enrich and nurture talent from across the public web. This tool has many different features that include: contacting finding, message automation, and tracking CRM leads.   …

February 11, 2021 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Candyjar.io is a fairly new contacting finding extension tool. It’s a sourcing tool that helps you search for developers by source code assessment on GitHub and makes individual approaches to every specialist. With the click of a button, you can see an individual’s GitHub performance, find an email address, cross reference other social media accounts,…

January 29, 2021 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

I had the opportunity to demo a fairly new recruiting software tool called Jobsoid. This tool is an all-in-one recruitment software that aims at simplifying the lives of busy hiring teams. It helps you find, engage and hire top talent for your job roles. Building your dream team is a piece of cake with Jobsoid.  …

January 25, 2021 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Looking for a way to find a candidate’s contact information online? Many recruiters and sourcers have the same question and seek advice in Facebook groups. When this question is brought up, various suggestions are offered. One tool that I’ve had the chance to try is Swordfish. What drew my attention to this tool was its…

January 16, 2021 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

ChatterWorks is a fairly new contact finding search extension tool. The market for contact-finding tools is quite fierce and competitive. The tool aggregates from multiple data sources and was simply built to help Recruiters find contact information fast. This includes cell phone numbers and email addresses to save you time and allow you to focus on…

January 14, 2021 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

Native Current is a fairly new extension tool that helps find diverse (BLNA) talent online. With the help of Boolean, it auto-generates Boolean strings to help find diverse niche groups online. This helps Talent Sourcers tremendously by uncovering new talent pools. Native Current empowers Sourcers and Recruiters to creatively expand their talent search capabilities. I…

January 13, 2021 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

developerdb is a great extension to find and source tech talent online. Reach more passive candidates & sales prospects with a database of 30 million tech workers. This database consists of a wide range of tech people, many not found elsewhere, along with tech-specialized data that enables better targeting. I’ve had full access to this…

January 7, 2021 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Hireflow.ai is a new all-in-one AI recruiting platform that helps source and engages candidates online. The tool was recently launched within the chrome store and I was lucky to get a quick demo from Eda Topuz. At the core Hireflow is an AI automation tools that helps find contact information on potential leads and then…

January 7, 2021 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

I had the opportunity to interview Srinivasa Raju a Sr. General Manager & IT Recruitment Head from Live Connections based in Bangalore. He has been very active in our recruiting community – sharing his advanced Boolean strings and recruiting tools recommendations. I was honored that he would consider getting interviewed by our team at WizardSourcer….

January 7, 2021 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Seamless.ai is a contacting finding, lead generation, & search engine tool. It encompasses many features for prospecting in sales and it can also be used in recruiting. The tools have a search engine and CRM tool as well as a chrome extension to help research and find leads online.   Seamless.AI clams to be the…

January 1, 2021 Jonathan Kidder 3 comments

AI Software technology has been some great advancements within the past decade. Companies are now seeing the value that AI Software can bring to the full-cycle recruitment process. With these new tools and integration tools you can now stream line many mundane tasks within the recruiting process. These tools can better assist Recruiters with screening…

December 29, 2020 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

Talent Sourcing is defined as the process of identifying, searching, screening, and submitting candidates for an open job requisition. Talent Sourcing is the first step within the recruitment process which involves in depth research on keywords, knowledge of skill sets, and analytical data. Recruiting for a niche role requires additional time and effort to attract…

December 28, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Facebook has roughly a billon active user every month. That’s why it’s a great place to post a job that your company might have. A Recruiter primarily focuses on the standard job boards like Indeed, CareerBuilder, and LinkedIn but it’s good to think outside these standards. You need to get more creative and go where…

December 28, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

A lot of work goes into the recruiting process and it’s important to stay organized during every step. The full cycle process includes: sourcing, screening, submitting, and setting up final round interviews. Every part involves various steps and procedures depending on your organization. You will need to coordinate with recruiting coordinators, internal teams, and applicants…

December 21, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Diversity sourcing requires both practice and patience as a recruiter. LinkedIn is an excellent platform to discover diverse (BLNA) candidates. In this post, I will discuss the main features of LinkedIn Recruiter and provide examples of Boolean strings to locate diverse profiles.   First, I wanted to cover some basics and tips and tricks on…

December 18, 2020 Jonathan Kidder 2 comments

The best way to understand your recruiting process is to first map out the entire process on a flowchart. A recruitment process flowchart maps out the entire process your team does to find and hire an applicant. You will need to visualize every piece and step within your process to make adjustments and continuous improvements….

December 17, 2020 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

Enneagram personality model is used to understand someone’s unique personality type. The origins of this assessment has been disputed but the main ideas started in the early 1950’s. Enneagram is based on 9 different personality profiles. Why would you need to assess and score someone’s personality you may ask?   Have you ever wondered why…

December 16, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Talent Sourcing Sprint is defined as a short, timed period for which scrum or agile teams can complete a given amount of work. The Sprint methodology is used in the software development fields to draft, prototype, design, or build a workable solution into a project deliverable. Each Sprint has a goal to complete or accomplish…

December 15, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Starting a new Recruiter job can be exciting and stressful all at the same time. You will want to hit the ground running starting on day one. You will be meeting and connecting with the whole business right away. It will be good to create a plan and set some goals that you will want…

December 14, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

(hireEZ) aka Hiretual AI Sourcing tool is by far one of the best talent sourcing tools out there. The tool is an all encompassing software platform that can do so much. For example, AI search/ranking, contact finding, Boolean building, and email outreach. There’s so many features and that will allow Recruiters to speed up there…

December 12, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Every Senior Recruiter will face this obstacle through their career. How can you advance your talent sourcing abilities when you are in the game for awhile? How can a seasoned Recruiter excel and advanced in the craft of talent sourcing and research?   You are taught to be agile and learn on the fly while…

December 11, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

AI Automation will never be able to take over the human connection within Talent Acquisition but it may automate certain processes within recruiting. This is a scary concept to discuss in our community. Many Sourcers do not like to consider what will happen in the recruiting industry within the next decade. A question that I…

December 8, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

DNNAe is a fairly new automation extension tool. It uses state of the art Machine learning and AI to understand all the job requirements. It then helps you search on LinkedIn to build an active list of prospects and finally it helps you send those leads an email or inmail message. What really makes this…

December 5, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

It takes a lot of up front investment for a company to recruit and hire a candidate. On average it takes my team around 130-150 days to fill an active position. It takes a lot of time and effort to search, screen, and to get an applicant through the full-cycle process. For certain niche roles,…

December 3, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

I get a ton of positive feedback from my recruiting blog. One common question that I do receive is from new Recruiters and Sourcers wanting to learn more about Talent Sourcing and where to start. Being new to the field can be challenging especially in the Talent Acquisition space. Sometimes it can get overwhelming because…

November 28, 2020 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

In today’s digital age, having the right tools at your fingertips can make all the difference in your productivity and efficiency. One such tool that has become indispensable for many is Google Docs. Created by Google, this free resource offers a plethora of features aimed at assisting users in various tasks, from content creation to…

November 25, 2020 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

Amazon is the largest online shopping site. The site has roughly 12 million products to purchase including Marketplace items that total goes to 350 Million available items to purchase.    “Our vision is to be earth’s most customer-centric company; to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want…

November 24, 2020 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

Building a personal brand as a Recruiter is important for long term success. You need to be able to market yourself within your specific niche. The best way to showcase your recruiting skills and experience is through online channels. Online marketing and social media are great ways to quickly connect with others within your field. …

November 19, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Recording a video can be a great medium to attract and engage potential a lead when recruiting them. When you tailor a message specifically for someone odds are they will view and respond back to your message. Maybe you didn’t realize this but you can now send video messages over LinkedIn messenger using their iPhone…

November 17, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Have you ever sent a fantastic recruiter email to a passive candidate never to hear anything back? Writing a well thought out email that calls out the candidate experience and interest takes a lot of time and effort for a recruiter.   Maybe this thought crossed your mind while waiting patiently for a response? Maybe…

November 13, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

iCIMS is one of the most widely used Application Tracking Systems in the recruiting field. I’ve been an avid user of iCIMS for over a decade now. Thousands of applicants apply for openings at my company on a daily basis. It might sense to use this ATS database as a way to find active candidates…

November 11, 2020 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

As the year draws to a close, I’ve taken the time to reflect on my experiences. The recruiting industry faced numerous challenges this year, including remote working, hiring freezes, and navigating a global pandemic. Both personally and professionally, I encountered obstacles that I never could have foreseen. Additionally, the election season and its accompanying uncertainties…

November 10, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

MyRobot.works is a great tool to help automate your LinkedIn tasks. You can use this tool to build different talent pools and then create automated template messages to reach out to them. Overall, it’s a fantastic tool to add to your tool belt as a Sourcer!   MyRobot is designed by sales and marketing professionals,…

November 3, 2020 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

In order to fill a job opening you’ll need to have job description. A well written job description that is SEO optimized will help attract the best available applicants online. 40% of applicants research a company and assess a company’s culture and environment based on what they find online. Reviews, press releases, and other content…

October 28, 2020 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

GitHub is the leading online repository for open-source coding, boasting 28 million users and 57 million repositories. It’s an ideal platform for Talent Sourcers to discover qualified software developers among its active monthly user base.   Here’s how Recruiters can Benefit for Being on GitHub: Searching for potential candidates using specific keywords and skills related…

October 16, 2020 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

Phantombuster is a powerful automation tool that can assist recruiters in reducing manual work. When it comes to LinkedIn specifically, these automations can save recruiters a significant amount of time. In this post, I have highlighted my top 11 tasks that can be automated using Phantombuster.     Phantombuster is a web automation platform that…

October 14, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

There is no doubt that diversity and inclusion initiatives have taken center-focus in the work of most recruiters. Of course, when it comes to finding female candidates specifically, you may find that it takes a lot of manual searching and digging to reveal them in equal amounts.   Luckily, once you learn how to use…

October 13, 2020 Jonathan Kidder 3 comments

As a recruiter, outreach and follow-up are at the core of your position, but they both involve a lot of tedious, manual, monotonous labor in order to do it right. Fortunately, lots of “secret” tools are out there that could help take away some of that touch work. Mail merge from Microsoft Word or Excel…

October 10, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Brian Fink is a huge fan of Evernote when it comes to tracking and note taking candidate updates. Evernote, everyone’s favorite note-taking app, may not come to mind as a recruiter trying to track applicants. However, it actually has a number of features worth considering if you’re looking for a reliable and inexpensive recruiting ATS….

October 1, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

I had the opportunity to demo Vettery this week. Jonathan and Brook from the team walked me through the marketplace hiring platform. Whether you’re building out your tech, sales, or business teams, this tool vets talent across a spectrum of skills and experiences.    The team at Vettery attracts and engages candidates to sign up…

September 28, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

I had the opportunity to interview Glenn Gutmacher he currently works at State Street as a Talent Sourcing Manager. I’ve been looking forward to this interview for a while now! I hope you enjoy learning more about Glenn and his journey into sourcing.   1. What are the unique talents you bring to the sourcing…

September 25, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

SourceCon Digital 2.0 came and went so quickly this year. I was able to present on the main stage on Talent Sourcing Automation. We had over 750+ participants at this event making it the one of the largest Sourcing conferences in North America. I was honored that the SourceCon team chose me to present on…

August 28, 2020 Jonathan Kidder 3 comments

A recent survey conducted by Candor revealed that 60% of the 1,700 businesses interviewed have hiring freezes in place. This is just one statistic that helps show how drastically the job market has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, research has also revealed that, while software development companies are also strongly impacted, they seem…

August 20, 2020 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

With so much things happening this year it’s been tough on the Talent Acquisition space. I wanted to see how Recruiters we’re handling and managing their employer branding during this pandemic. I reached out to Zack Gallinger from Talent Hero to get his perspective on how to handle so many changes and how Recruiters should…

August 17, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Trying to prepare for your next Recruiter job interview? It can be tough even for seasoned Recruiting professionals. From the stress and excitement of a new career move to answering the tough, extremely subject questions that HR managers like to throw out, here’s a look at some common questions and advice so you can walk…

August 13, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

I had the opportunity to interview Amy Miller. Currently, Amy’s a Senior Tech Recruiter at Amazon. She has 20 years in recruiting, hunting everything from truck drivers to CFOs. She’s spent the last several years in big tech (Microsoft / Google) after many years in various agencies learning how “real” recruiting is done. She’s passionate…

July 15, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

wp_ad_camp_1] Recently, diversity recruiting has gained significant attention. I have observed a significant increase in questions about sourcing tools related to this topic. Therefore, I decided to write a review of the top-performing recruiting tools that recruiters and sourcers suggest for identifying diverse leads. I have personally had the chance to test each of these….