This afternoon’s sessions consisted of golden nuggets of search tips and techniques. From the brain of Shally Steckerl, one of the most well-known … Read more
SourceCon Orlando, Day 1: Patterns And People Skills
As promised, SourceCon All Stars has delivered a power-packed session lineup with some of the best sourcing minds in the business. Orlando welcomed … Read more
How Facebook Could Destroy LinkedIn In a Year by @jimstroud
[This article is a transcript from my latest podcast.] Let me begin by saying that I am a big fan of LinkedIn. I’ve watched its evolution with keen … Read more
Infographic: How to Be a Google Power User
If you’re a sourcer or recruiter, having a firm grasp of Boolean search is essential. Even though it’s not as necessary today as it was in the past, … Read more
A Sourcer Screening of the Presidential Candidates: How Will They Stack Up? by @UpwardlyMe
Most companies expect their sourcers to find, engage, and screen prospects before submitting them to the recruiters and hiring managers. Assessing … Read more
Think Like a Librarian and Conduct a Reference Interview to Create Successful Sourcing Strategies
My very first graduate school class was Reference/Information Services, which can best be described as Reference Desk 101. Reference librarians are highly … Read more
3 Things I’d Like To Change About Sourcing by @MatthewJLeBlanc
Sourcing as a stand-alone function is a relatively new part of the recruiting continuum and although it is something I’m passionate about and have a deep … Read more
Tales From a SourceCon Newbie
I know. You’re not allowed to have a favorite child. As an employee of ERE, I suppose I can’t have a favorite conference either. My first SourceCon was … Read more
Take Control of LinkedIn X-Ray Searches With Google Verbatim Search by @MrTalentSourcer
A great way to find more LinkedIn profiles is to use x-ray (also known as site search or site:search). If you are going to use an x-ray search, changing … Read more
Connectifier Valued at $100 Million in LinkedIn Acquisition
A 10K filed by LinkedIn on February 16, 2016, states that the estimated purchase price of the popular profile aggregator, Connectifier, is $100,000,000. … Read more