As sourcers and recruiters, we often spend a lot of time trying to find out where the people are – that is, where the qualified candidates like to hang … Read more
The 2017 State of Sourcing Survey – The Persona
Each year, hundreds of sourcers participate in SourceCon’s annual State of Sourcing Survey. This survey helps us take a look at patterns, trends and the … Read more
Report: Candidates Are Bailing on You Because of Poor Glassdoor Reviews
Turns out, crappy anonymous reviews are costing you candidates. Earlier this month, popular ATS iCIMS released a report entitled, “The Modern Job … Read more
Flashbacks and Fast Forwards with Maisha Cannon
In the hours leading up to Maisha Cannon’s keynote, there was a lot of buzz and chatter from SourceCon attendees. I overheard comments like, “I can’t wait … Read more
Speed: The Hidden Driver of Candidate Quality
Data from 6,600 hires across 10 industries suggests that there’s an intriguing link between a job offer and the timing of a job seeker’s application. … Read more
4 Storylines to Tackle That Tough Recruiting Challenge
Picture a hiring manager who has come to you complaining about applicant quality for the open positions on her team. She believes that her team … Read more
Instagram – There’s Power In that Heart!
Everyone reading this is well aware that Instagram has outgrown its beginnings as a fun app for kids and has become a serious content marketing, networking … Read more
Rules for Contacting a Candidate
Give it a Google, and you’ll find article after article on the rules for conducting yourself in an interview – as a candidate. But a good impression … Read more
Sourcing for Reddit Gold
There is gold on Reddit and not just the kind you get from other Redditors. While it’s not uncommon to hear success stories of people hiring for technical … Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Google’s Move into Talent Acquisition
Google has done it again. They saw an opportunity to flex their authority as the number one purveyors of all things search, and are taking the talent … Read more