Category: Tools

February 11, 2024 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Perplexity AI represents the cutting edge of search engine and chatbot technology, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning to deliver precise and thorough responses to user inquiries. This innovative platform is engineered to scour the web in real-time, ensuring users have access to the most current information across…

November 30, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

In today’s competitive job market, organizations are continually seeking innovative ways to streamline their hiring processes and identify the best talent. One such innovation is the use of AI interviewing assessment tools, which leverage artificial intelligence to enhance and optimize the interview experience. These tools aim to improve candidate evaluation, reduce bias, and make data-driven…

November 29, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

  The world of recruitment has seen significant advancements in recent years, with technology playing a pivotal role in streamlining the hiring process. One such innovation that has been making waves in the industry is PartyRock AI. This cutting-edge artificial intelligence creation has opened up new avenues for recruiters to talent source online, making the…

November 1, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Recruiters are constantly searching for innovative tools to streamline their processes, enhance productivity, and connect with candidates more efficiently. ChatGPT, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 architecture, offers an incredible platform for recruiters to achieve these goals by leveraging a range of plugins. In this blog post, we’ll explore 20+ essential ChatGPT plugins tailored to meet the…

May 10, 2023 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

  It’s no surprise that someone who create an external talent sourcing search/outreach tool using ChatGpt. JuiceBox, a startup, has developed a ChatGPT tool that assists with the sourcing and identification of LinkedIn profiles. The tool is capable of streamlining and refining searches for specific profiles online. This may be a bigger distributor to external…

April 25, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

ExactBuyer is a B2B software that helps businesses with B2B intelligence to find prospects, personalize sales and recruiting conversations. It uses data enrichment and prospecting to identify exact buyers and provide full contact information through its enrichment API. This includes 75+ fields that are enriched using social links and emails. ExactBuyer also offers custom audience…

April 6, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Time management is crucial in talent sourcing because the process of finding, attracting, and hiring top talent can be a lengthy and demanding task. Effective time management ensures that recruiters and hiring managers can allocate their time wisely, focus on the most important tasks, and meet the hiring needs of their organization within the desired…

March 30, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Talent sourcing is a constantly evolving process, requiring regular updates to keep up-to-date with the latest recruiting and talent sourcing extension tools. These may include AI, automation, or webscraping, among others. To stay current, it’s important to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field. As such, I’ve compiled a list of popular tools…

March 27, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

As a recruiter, your primary responsibility is to facilitate the hiring process at your company. This often requires gathering internal and external data to inform decisions and convince hiring managers. Therefore, it is essential for recruiters to have a solid understanding of talent mapping strategy.   Talent mapping involves the process of gathering labor intelligence…

March 23, 2023 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

Recruiters should invest in a decent pair of headphones for better interviews because it can improve sound quality, enhance communication, demonstrate professionalism, and provide added comfort during the recruitment process. Good headphones can help eliminate background noise, ensure clear communication, and make the recruiter look more professional. It can also make the experience more comfortable…

March 22, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

AppSumo is a digital marketplace that offers discounted deals on a variety of software tools and online services to help entrepreneurs and small businesses grow their businesses. The website provides a platform for software developers and service providers to promote and sell their products at discounted rates for a limited time.   Recruiters can use…

March 17, 2023 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

I took a highly beneficial course at university that delved into the intricacies of Excel and how to properly format data. It’s essential for recruiters and talent sourcers to have a solid grasp of Excel fundamentals, such as formatting, shortcuts, and formulas, as well as the ability to present data effectively to business leaders and…

March 6, 2023 Jonathan Kidder 2 comments

In the past, traditional recruiting heavily relied on luck and intuition as opposed to data, which was often time-consuming to gather and analyze. This made it difficult for recruiters and hiring teams to determine the effectiveness of their hiring methods. However, with the abundance of software and analytics tools available in today’s market, anyone can…

February 16, 2023 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

To optimize their recruitment process, recruiters and sourcers can leverage the power of Google Chrome extension tools. With a plethora of options available, it’s important to experiment and find the best ones that fit individual needs and workflows. To help in this process, I created a comprehensive list of trending recruiting and productivity-focused extensions has…

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 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…

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 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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

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 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 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,…

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 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 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 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 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…

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….

June 10, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

As a recruiter, background research on your leads and candidates is a must. In order to reach out to engage and connect with these leads you’ll to first find there contact information. The best ways to connect with someone is over an email address or personal cell number.    Sourcing involves becoming a detective you…

June 2, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

If you’re like most recruiters, you have some extra time on your hands right now, but that doesn’t mean you’re on vacation. You can still be plenty productive with your prep work so that you can kick things back into full force in the next couple months.   For now, it’s a great time to…

May 15, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

There are few people who would try to deny the convenience of texting. Whether you’re setting up a coffee date with a friend or, according to a recent survey, going through the hiring process, it’s many people’s preferred way of communicating. When it comes to those under 30, about 86% of young adults have positive…

April 19, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Creating email drip campaign is an important factor within recruiting. Recruiters have been recognizing its importance copying the concept from the sales industry. The Sales industry have innovated this concept and slowly improved it within the past few years. Recruiters can now fully automate an email sequence when prospecting and engaging a new candidate. There…

April 15, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Across the globe, many companies have been forced to furlough and layoff employees. At the same time, hiring efforts been moved to the back burner. So, it’s no surprise that recruiters and sources have been dealing with some difficult times, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. With remote recruiting growing in popularity, you…

April 11, 2020 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

SalesQL is an extension tool that helps find contact information from LinkedIn users. It helps find phone numbers and email addresses for your 1st, 2nd and 3rd+ LinkedIn connections. Easily download your LinkedIn connections and extract their contact details in bulk, direct from LinkedIn search pages – great for building prospect databases and networking lists….

April 10, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Being able to search for someone’s LinkedIn profile using an email address is very important hack as a Sourcer. There used to be several ways for a Recruiter to cross reference someone’s email using Rapportive, Sales Navigator, and most recently the URL manipulation hack using sales navigator. Unfortunately, all of these methods no longer work. …

April 6, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

The growing number of social media platforms has surely created a number of opportunities for recruiters. Of course, many are getting left behind because they’re simply unsure of how to approach these brand new tools. If you feel the same way, this advice will help you out.   While not all tools are created equal,…

April 4, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Many Recruiters will be experiencing a slow down and uncertainty due to the Coronavirus. I wanted to put together a list of recruiting tools that are free to use. Recruiters will be expected to trim their budgets within the next several months. Recruiters won’t have the extra money to spend on the latest tool. They…

April 3, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

There are plenty of browser extensions that can help you as a recruiter, but perhaps none more valuable than a good time tracker. After all, an accurate time tracker is a must for having accurate time sheet data, and they can even help analyze how time is being spent. Here’s a look at the best…

March 30, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Chrome is one of the most powerful web browsers you could opt to use, and that’s all thanks to its ever-growing library of extensions. However, not all tools are created equal, and if you’re looking to be more efficient as a recruiter, it’s important that you choose your extensions carefully.   Why recruiters can benefit…

March 27, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

A notepad is one of those things most of us don’t carry around, but in the moment when we need one, it’s almost certainly a big deal. As a recruiter, your need for pen and paper is even greater than the average worker, and that means it should be considered a daily essential. Of course,…

March 26, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

I had the opportunity to present at SourceCon Digital with Mike Cohen “Batman!” during the round table session. We spoke about the latest trending tools on the market. Overall, we had a great discussions within the group and was able give some solid Q&A tips on sourcing success.    About the Speakers: Mike “Batman” Cohen…

March 26, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Writing unbiased job descriptions is an absolute must for any recruiter. In order to attract the best and brightest for your company you will need to craft a job description that is non-biased and SEO optimized. Thankfully, there’s a ton of augment writing tools that a recruiter can use to write better job descriptions.   …

March 19, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Google Chrome is a fast and sleek browser, but it can be even better with the use of extensions. The challenge for recruiters is determining which extensions will truly enhance their workflow and not fall into the trap of trying out every new shiny tool.   When I review a new tool I answer these…

March 18, 2020 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

In response to current trends, many companies are now allowing their employees to work fully remotely. To keep up with business operations, technology has become a crucial tool, and recruiters are no exception. With the rise of the pandemic, video interviewing software has become increasingly popular among recruiters as a way to continue the hiring…

March 12, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Connectifier Chrome extension is officially shutting down in April 2020. This is a huge blow for people that use this free extension for finding contact information on LinkedIn. Thankfully there’s many other contact finding tools that you can use and I’ve included an updated list (here) for further review.   From LinkedIn today:  New Recruiter…

February 18, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Diverse teams lead to better outcomes in projects. However, recruiting women in the tech industry can be challenging. To address this, companies need to invest in diversity and inclusion efforts from the top down. This includes updating mission statements, holding hiring managers accountable for bias, and fostering an inclusive culture. Leadership must be committed to…

February 15, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

  There’s a lot of marketing automation tools that you can use in recruiting. These tools help automate various mundane tasks like client management, social media management, scheduling content, monitoring analytics, marketing campaigns, or lead generation.   A recruiter’s time is quite important. You probably don’t have extra time to manage your personal brand, social…

February 13, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

  Facebook is an untapped gold mine when it comes to recruiting and sourcing talent across the web. Basically, it’s a massive database of millions of people. The trouble is, many recruiters don’t know how to approach using it for such. I wanted to create a basic guide into the world of sourcing Facebook.  …

February 5, 2020 Jonathan Kidder 2 comments

Tracking down a candidate’s phone number can be quite a task, but if you’re convinced they’re going to be a good fit, it’s definitely worth putting in the effort to locate their most recent contact information. Fortunately, there are many modern tools that can help you do just that. Here are a few different methods…

February 2, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Finding information about candidates has never been easier thanks to the array of people search directories available. They can pull up anything from an email address to phone numbers and even full addresses, relatives, and work history. Of course, picking the right one to use can be a bit tough. Here’s a list of the…

January 18, 2020 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

  I wanted to start the decade right off by highlighting my favorite recruiting tools that I’m using throughout my week. This year my goal has been to focus more on “personalization” by telling a compelling story to attract candidates. There’s a lot of tools that I use to help improve my communication skills when…

January 17, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

I recently got access to this sourcing tool called Hired.com. It’s a massive database of active tech candidates across the globe. The Hired team actively pursues available talent online and gets them to join this database. Honestly, it’s what LinkedIn recruiter used to be like when developers actively responded to messages. They have a variety…

January 9, 2020 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

As a recruiter, you have multiple responsibilities that include posting jobs, interviewing, prioritizing daily tasks, and understanding the needs of your clients or hiring managers in order to locate and recruit the best talent for the job. Of course, some of these tasks require your full attention and hands-on involvement, but there are automation tools…

September 10, 2019 Jonathan Kidder 1 comment

SignalHire is a professional networking and lead generation tool. It provides users with access to verified email addresses, phone numbers, and social media profiles of professionals across various industries and locations.   Why Should Recruiters Check out this tool? Recruiters should use SignalHire because it provides access to verified contact information of professionals, allowing them…

March 15, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Recruiting is a lot like fishing. When reaching out to leads it’s a combination of luck and timing. Sometimes you catch great leads who are open to looking at new opportunities. The more you can plan ahead and prepare yourself the better response will you have back. There’s a lot of different tools that you…

March 12, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Machine Sourcer is a new browser extension that enables recruiters to source less and convert more by automating your targeted LinkedIn outreach. You can easily build and save targeted lists on LinkedIn using this tool. After, you’ve created your lists you can then automate the outreach and send them all personalized inmail messages.    This…

March 8, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Whether you’re looking for programmers, designers, engineers, developers, or just IT pros you need to have the right tools and knowledge to find the best. As a Tech Sourcer myself – I find the need to manage my sourcing and research time efficiently. I’ve put together a list of productivity tools, social networks, Boolean string…

March 7, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

As a Talent Sourcer in the tech space, I’m always looking for certain keywords on profiles. For example, I’ve been searching for Back End Developers with Java, RESTful, Spring, Hibernate, and Agile experience. When I’m viewing profiles on GitHub and Stack Overflow I sometimes struggle with searching for every keyword. Thankfully, there’s a browser extension…

March 5, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Blockspring is a tool that most Talent Sourcers or Recruiters are probably not aware of. It’s similar to Phantombuster, Zapier, IFFTTT, and Airtable – which connect API’s and automate certain tasks. Blockspring was founded by three entrepreneurs Kasten, Pinkus, and Tokoph and there goal was to turn a billion non-technical users into software engineers across…

March 3, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

  What Is Social List? Social List is a tool to instantly build lists of target social profiles, matching your search parameters, such as locations, employers, and job titles. The search is precise and more powerful than traditional search engine X-Ray methods and helps to overcome various social sites’ search limitations.   Social List consists…

March 2, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

The team at SwordFish requested a review of there browser extension tool. It’s a NEW contact finding tool that works on many different platforms like: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, & URL Company Domains. I enjoyed my time with the founder Ben Argeband and I hope you enjoy learning more about this great new sourcing tool!…

February 28, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

  Recruiting on social media platforms is essential if you want to land those hard to find candidates. The biggest social network of them all is Facebook. With over 2.3 million users, if you aren’t tapping into this platform, you are missing a ton of potential connections. So how exactly are you supposed to recruit…

February 27, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

“Demand Generation Tools” are a game-changer for recruiters, providing a way to automate the time-consuming task of searching for candidates. With a plethora of options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one. To make it easier, I have compiled a list of my top 18 favorites to help streamline your recruiting efforts…

February 26, 2019 Jonathan Kidder 2 comments

I stumbled upon this lead generation website while looking for more web scraping tools several months back. I was amazed at all the free lead generation tools that this company GrowthPacks has created. I know there’s better scraping/auto-enriching tools out on the market but they are premium and require licensing. These (Google Sheets) tools are…

February 15, 2019 Jonathan Kidder 2 comments

  Despite the advancement of technology with the invention of AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics, hiring is still a pretty painful process for many. According to the State Of Sourcing Survey, increased hiring volume coupled with stagnant recruiter headcount means that the most important trends for recruiters to learn about are tools and technology….

February 14, 2019 Jonathan Kidder 2 comments

FamilyTreeNow is a site that aims to help users research their family genealogy. Their database allows users to look up information on people or merely find out what’s available online about others. There’s a wide variety of information you can use this service to find: home addresses, cell numbers, email addresses, date of birth, associated…

January 30, 2019 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

Maybe you noticed recently that SignalHire has added some new features? They slowly started rolling out these updates over the fall, but I still wanted go over all of them in a quick recap. This week, I had the opportunity to speak with Ross Farr founder of SignalHire. He was excited to showcase all the new…

December 23, 2018 Jonathan Kidder No comments exist

This past week Prophet II was officially launched to (100) Beta users. Was I one of the lucky Talent Sourcers to make the cut? Unfortunately, I was NOT! But, thankfully I was graciously given an insiders view from my friend Greg Hawkes. A quick overview Prophet II is a contact finding extension that was recently…