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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Gershon Goren, who is one of the co-founders of Cangrade. This company’s mission is to help companies make smarter hiring decisions quickly by using a data-driven approach that is up to 10 times more accurate than any other method. Their Pre-Hire Solutions leverage the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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,…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
(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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
As recruiters we are always looking for ways to streamline and automate. Tools such as Dux Soup, LinkedHelper, MeetLeonard, Anyleads, Snov, and Lusha have catered to this need and have user numbers that reflect their growing popularity (Lusha alone has 131k users). These apps automate many of the functions of LinkedIn, from sending invites and…
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the job application process? After a while applying for jobs can become an unorganized mess. Thankfully, there is a new and faster way to manage your job search right from your Google Chrome browser called Indeed for Chrome. Whether you’re browsing jobs, submitting resumes, or interviewing for a job with…
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…
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…
Are you having trouble finding qualified talent to submit to your technical job reqs? These candidates are not as engaged in typical sites like LinkedIn and don’t apply to job openings on career sites as frequently. Because of their reclusiveness, it takes a bit of work to find them. To help yourself stand out as…
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…
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…
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…
I had the opportunity to interview Martin Freeman from Medallia. He’s been a very active and positive voice within our community. He recently launched a website that highlights all the latest talent sourcing and recruitment tools. Overall, I love getting a Talent Sourcers perspective from Sydney, Australia and I hope you enjoy reading this interview! …
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….
Recruiters have a ton of extension tools available to them in 2019. So how do you decide which ones will work the best for you? To help you determine the extension tools that will bring your recruiting game to the next level, I put together a list of trending browser extensions that you should review…
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…
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…
Google Chrome extensions are a vital part of a Talent Sourcers tool belt. Chrome extensions help Talent Sourcers and Recruiters simplify a variety of different tasks. Chrome extensions are (most often free tools) that you can download directly in your chrome browser. You can then easily navigate to these tools when searching across the web. On…
Shon Burton CEO of HiringSolved announced on Monday, October 15th that they would relaunch Prophet II in the extension chrome store. As you can imagine, the response has been ecstatic. For a while, the extension was one of the most widely used tools to find a user-profiles contact information online. Most recently, the tool has…
The ability to stay organized is crucial in the recruiting industry due to the multiple tasks and responsibilities involved. Recruiters must effectively schedule interviews with candidates, maintain accurate records of their contact information and qualifications, and communicate effectively with clients. A missed meeting with a candidate could result in a missed opportunity for a successful…
Our Talent Sourcing world continues to change at a high pace! There are endless amounts of ways to find someone’s contact information online. Still, the majority of recruiters do not know how to research and find this type of information. This was one of the main reasons why I started actively blogging on WizardSourcer….
I had the opportunity to interview Dean Da Costa regarding his latest book titled: The Book of Recruiting; Da Costa Style. His book is a compilation of his thoughts, tips, tricks, and advice as it relates to staffing and Sourcing. Dean has an extensive background in Talent Sourcing and it’s a real honor to have…
Bret Feig recently recommended this extension that automates certain Facebook tasks called Toolkit for FB. This tool is a collection of over 20+ tasks that helps simplify Facebook. Just doing a quick overview the tool offers a massive amount of opportunities to use in research sourcing and it will take a few hours to fully…
Irina Shamaeva and her team at Boolean Strings created a new extension tool called Email Extractor. This extension is a simple solution to extract and collect email addresses from website pages. You can use this extension in two different modes. The first option-mode, collects every email on a page, including hidden emails. There’s a…
Are you searching for the best option to track your emails? If yes, then this post is for you. Recruiting involves a lot of going through back and forth over email with applicants. So, knowing that the recipient is viewing and responding to your emails is important. Communication with applicants is probably the most important…
AI and other automation tools have definitely been on the rise lately. It’s an exciting time to be in the talent sourcing world because we can use these same cutting-edge innovation tools to source, research, and automate certain recruitment tasks. Phantombuster is a tool that was recently mentioned in the SourceCon group and it connects…
In 2015, a secret tool was circulating around the recruiting community called Autopilot for LinkedIn. After hearing about this tool from others I downloaded the extension and soon realized the immense power that it could bring to my LinkedIn network. From the beginning, I was hooked and was using this tool on a nightly basis…
As a Recruiter, managing calendar appointments can be challenging and time-consuming. With multiple meetings and changes in schedules, it can feel like there are not enough hours in the day. Fortunately, there are scheduling apps that can help manage and streamline the process. Here are the top ten appointment scheduling apps currently on the market…
A Recruiters world revolves around documents, databases, and spreadsheets. We spend an immense amount of time throughout our week updating recruiter data. Airtable has been around for a few years now but you may have not heard of it or how it can impact your recruitment duties. Airtable is a spreadsheet database hybrid tool. It…
I recently came across this tool during a discussion on the Recruiting Leaders group on Facebook. Someone was trying to get more info on Pipl search engines Pro version. I honestly didn’t realize Pipl offered a paid version I’ve been using the free version for a couple years now. As of 2017 – Pipl quietly…
SeekOut is a recruiting and sourcing platform that enables recruiters and hiring managers to find, engage, and track passive candidates. It provides advanced search capabilities, including Boolean search and machine learning-based search suggestions, to help users find the right candidates faster. Additionally, it includes a variety of tools and features, such as email and social…