As a Talent Sourcer, my internet tabs and search history would appear chaotic due to the constant multitasking of searching, prospecting, and screening leads. However, with the fast-paced nature of the job, it is easy for things to slip through the cracks, such as forgetting to update candidates or losing passive leads. To combat this, …

I recently had a great discussion about getting into “LinkedIn Jail” on our Talent Sourcers group on Facebook. Kasia Borowicz wrote a recent piece about how she was blocked out of LinkedIn due to viewing too many profiles. She claimed that she was not over viewing profiles on a daily basis. So, I wanted to …

Browser extensions, often used by recruiters and sourcers, may pose a greater security risk than many realize. These tools can gain access to sensitive information such as passwords and browsing history, potentially allowing unwanted third parties access to your personal data. While some extensions may be safe for talent sourcing, it is important to be …

How many places to you use to recruit candidates? If you are only listing one or two places, it’s time to add to your list. Recruiters need to look for various ways to find qualified candidates. We all know about using LinkedIn and other popular sites for sourcing, but what about something a little outside …

I’ve noticed in the past few weeks that certain users have been getting locked out of LinkedIn and it’s because they’re using browser extensions that violate LinkedIn terms of agreement. Certain extensions are great for scraping for candidate information but you’re taking a risk by using these types of tools.   Thankfully, a new extension …