Last week I was thinking about Steve Levy. Now I know what you are thinking: “We all think about Steve from time to time, nothing special Sjamilla!” I … Read more
Hello, I Am a Sourcer and I Am Worth It
The world of cyclical hiring is a rollercoaster of emotions, pain, and confusion only akin to buying a house in the United States. Oh, and marriage; … Read more
The Candidates Are in Control: The New Age of Infinite Recruitment Marketing
SourceCon Atlanta delivered great insights into the changing nature of our industry. If you missed it, you should know that one of the underlying themes … Read more
We Got Sourced – the Do’s and Don’t to Keep Innovators
SourceCon is a conference stocked full of energy, innovation, and an amazing group of friends. Don’t miss it! A major “win” is the people you meet … Read more
The Power of Communication
The power of communication is a fantastic thing. Reflect upon a recent conversation with someone that went great. The one whereas you walked away you felt … Read more
Searching for Confidential Information
Sssshhhh, I have a secret, but you can’t tell anyone, deal? As Thomas Powers said: “The first rule in keeping secrets is nothing on paper: paper can be … Read more
Sourcing Lesson Number 1
Do you feel like we have spent a lot of time speaking about technology lately? As I reflect on my career and some of what I have experienced I have tried … Read more
12 Ways to Keep Passive Candidates Alive
What happens when a passive lead expressing interest completely disappears? Say you completed a sourcing session and contacted the perfect profile. Within … Read more
Transitioning From an Agency Recruiter to a Corporate Sourcer
This has to be one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking experiences. The question that came up during the interview process along with even networking … Read more
A Deep Dive Into Sourcing on Reddit – Part 3
As previously mentioned, Reddit presents a wealth of talent communities, but the user anonymity component creates a challenge. The real question is how do … Read more