Lately I’ve been testing some tools to help better understand the often large amounts of data that I source from. I live in spreadsheets and while I can … Read more
3 Alternative Search Engines Sourcers and Recruiters Should Use by @TheJobGirl
Have you ever really thought about how a search engine works? Many people don’t realize that when running a search on any site like Google, the results … Read more
Referrals From Job References — The Simplest and Cheapest Sourcing Tool
Almost everyone in recruiting agrees that employee referrals produce the highest quality of hire (i.e. superior on-the-job performance). But few are aware … Read more
I Can’t Stand It When Snotty Recruiters Refer to Candidates as “Crapplicants”
Just last week, I heard several mature and qualified recruiters use the word crapplicant at a technology conference. (Jerks!) Crapplicant is an offensive … Read more
HR Tech 2015: Technology Is Not Only Coming After Recruiters, But Sourcers, Too
I keep hearing about companies that are increasingly struggling hiring the talent they need currently and for future growth. The one solution that … Read more
Beginner Boolean for New Sourcers and Recruiters by @TheJobGirl
I remember when I first started sourcing and a more experienced colleague was attempting to teach me the different Boolean operators…I could not remember … Read more
Is Sourcing Technology Against The Law? by @smheadhunter
We recently saw LinkedIn settle a lawsuit for $13 million on the validity of sending multiple email invitations to your contacts. That’s a tiny award … Read more
Sourcing like a Sith Lord by @GregHawkesMDACC
Attending Sourcecon last month was one of the coolest experiences of my career. Getting to meet some of the sourcing lords face to face as well as learning … Read more
Raiding Volkswagen: It’s Always OK to Take Talent From a Company in Trouble
Unless you have had your head in the sand, you are aware that Volkswagen is in serious trouble because it appears that it tampered with pollution control … Read more
A New Way to Source Tech Candidates: Pay Them
Would you pay $100 to talk with a tech professional about a job? Lane Campbell and his co-founders in June believe enough recruiters will that … Read more