I've written about these guys a few times because I like them. Genuinely nice people and the product just makes sense for recruiters. Twitter can certainly be an asset to recruiters but it's often a detractor. The team at Work... (Continue reading)
Data extraction is key to a sourcers job. Gathering leads in a fast efficient manner is often the difference between making a placement and losing a fee. Check out this Firefox add-on called OutWit. It’s serious and can change... (Continue reading)
If it’s free it’s for me. That seems to be the mantra these days. We’ve been getting a lot of questions around free resources not just for sourcing but for job posting as well. Here are 5 free job posting... (Continue reading)
Sourcing is about research and gathering information. In order to find the information you need it's important that you have educated youself on teh proper search criteria so that you can find what others are saying... (Continue reading)
Super Search - over 160 of the best people search and web search engines in one handy addon, including 67 searches that can be done right from the toolbar, without having to visit each site and retype the name or... (Continue reading)
Recruiting and sourcing is not always about uncovering a resume. It’s mostly about uncovering key leads, intelligence and contact information on perspective prospects. LinkedIn is a great tool but only if leveraged properly. Continuing our series on LinkedIn we... (Continue reading)
Recruiting with LinkedIn can get tedious, especially if you are only searching with keywords. Your results become common and you lose your competitive edge on your competition. Continuing the series on Recruiting with LinkedIn, here is another great way to... (Continue reading)
As a Sourcer, you are a key member of your talent acquisition team and are depended upon to be a capable agent. Like Jack Bauer you are expected to find and deliver solutions quickly in the face of impossible odds.... (Continue reading)
Recruiters face a daunting challenge: how do we find and attract top talent in an age of information overload? Now that we have ready access to massive databases and information streams, some might think being a headhunter is a breeze... (Continue reading)
Real world example-After 10 years with AT&T Chris Hoyt (aka The RecruiterGuy) decided to make a move to Pepsico /Frito-Lay. If you have not read Chris’ blog (www.therecruiterguy.com), you will understand how much of a rock star this recruiter... (Continue reading)