Optimizing your job postings for search engines, also known as “SEO,” is crucial in making sure that candidates can easily find your job opportunities online. To increase the number of applicants, it’s essential to ensure that your job postings are fully optimized for SEO. You don’t have to be an expert in SEO, but understanding…
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Author: Jonathan Kidder
I had the opportunity to interview Pete Radloff – Talent Acquisition Operations @ comScore and Principal at RecruitingIn3D. I appreciate him sharing his thoughts and observations on the recruiting industry, and I hope you’ll enjoy this fun interview! How did you get into recruiting? Probably the same way that 90% or more of us…
Finding the right candidates can be compared to fishing, where the right bait and timing are crucial in catching a valuable fish. Candidates with specialized skills often receive numerous messages from recruiters, and it can be challenging to stand out in such a crowded pool. Therefore, it is especially important to have well-crafted and effective…
Mastering Boolean logic techniques is crucial for becoming a skilled talent sourcer, as most of my daily tasks involve searching for potential applicants. To aid in my search for software engineers, I have created a cheat sheet with examples of Boolean strings. According to Wikipedia, a software engineer is defined as an individual who utilizes…
Relying solely on job postings and waiting for applicants is not an effective method for finding top talent. While luck may occasionally bring in suitable candidates, the majority of the time you will be disappointed. Many individuals who are not actively job searching may still be open to a great opportunity, and even those who…
Over the past 11 months on LinkedIn I have performed 1,120 searches, had 13,837 profile views, and send 1,920 inmails. 686 accepted my inmails and 118 declined with an overall response rate of 41.87%. Overall, I have never performed this many searches in my career using LinkedIn Recruiter. I can literally say that I’m logged…
The job search process can be a challenging and time-consuming experience for job seekers. On average, it takes several weeks for an individual to secure a new position. This involves spending a significant amount of time searching and applying for various job openings on different websites. Think of how many jobs they applied…
Millennials are a generation that have grown up in a different world than those before them. Due to that, companies need to alter the way they attract this generation. As of 2015, Pew Research has reported that they are now the most prevalent of all the generations in the workforce. If you don’t have…
How many hours do you think you spend on social media every week? 30 minutes here and there can really add up! Social media is everywhere these days, but are you making the most of it? Forget just using it to connect with friends and family, why not tap into it for recruiting? Social media…
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…
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…