Talent mapping analytics are like golden nuggets of information. This information can help show how your sourcing strategy can help the client find more qualified candidates. There is a wealth of information on the internet that can help you source more efficiently. Knowing that talent analytics is helpful isn’t enough, you also need to know…
Author: Jonathan Kidder
I used to always be in a rush throughout my career, and work-life balance was something I talked about but didn’t fully practice. As a result, at times I felt overwhelmed and even considered quitting the industry altogether. Recently, I’ve started incorporating mindfulness into my daily work routine, and it has made a significant impact…
A job description is so important in attracting the right applicants. If you don’t portray your company in the right way, you may be attracting the wrong crowd and turning off potential qualified candidates. Writing a creative and powerful job description will attract more views and ultimately drive more applications. The biggest advantage to…
Think LinkedIn and Indeed are monopolizing the job searching market? Yes, that certainly has been the case for the last few years, but Google has it’s own ideas. That’s good news for you – the job searcher! The more sites there are, the better your chances of finding your dream job. Google recently launched their…
Companies are seeing the value in having a diverse employee workforce. Every company wants to attract and retain the most qualified applicants and finding applicants with a diverse background can be very challenging. I’ve had my own difficulties trying to source for diverse talent. Here’s how to create a diversity talent pipeline to fill…
Many recruiters have come to ask my advice on finding a job. Ironic, isn’t it? I had a call last week from a past coworker who asked if I could source him a new role. It really gave me a good laugh. In the spirit of helping my colleagues in their job search, I decided…
Recruiters find candidates and deal with hiring managers right? If you are in the recruiting industry or are a hiring manager you likely have some knowledge of the fact that there are sourcers and recruiters but did you know these are two very different roles? There are definitely some similarities and overlap in job function,…
I recently discovered this sourcing hack while playing around with text messaging. You can send a text message through an email account. This simple yet highly useful hack could be life changing for recruiters who have been relying on expensive text messaging platforms to reach candidates. Candidates may prefer text messages or email for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…