What Every Recruiter Needs to Know About Sourcing

We present this course in two parts:

• Wednesday, March 20, 8 to 9 AM Pacific - Part 1
• Thursday, March 21, 8 to 9 AM Pacific - Part 2

Sourcing is a critical component of the Recruitment process, and mastering it requires a set of specific skills and best practices. However, for Recruiters who rarely source, getting from zero to productive may seem daunting. With an overwhelming number of resources available, it can be challenging to evaluate and make use of them effectively. Even experienced Sourcers may struggle to keep up with the ever-shifting landscape of search engines, tools, and social networks.

That's where our class comes in. This introductory class provides the essentials for proficient talent sourcing: core concepts, techniques, resources, and tools that are essential for finding and recruiting candidates online. We've also packed this presentation with as many reference guides, tip sheets, search examples, and tools as possible to help you get the most out of the class.

Part 1 Outline

• What Is Sourcing? What Do Sourcers Do?
• "Successful Sourcing" Concepts
• Overview of the Sourcing Process
• (P)research
• Go for the low hanging fruit first
• Leverage existing resources
• Professional and General Social Networks
• Other Data-Rich Sites
• Cross-reference and Pre-qualify
• Contact / Hand-off
• Importance of Intake & Basic Research
• "Good Enough" Googling
• Google’s Boolean rules
• Most useful Google search operators
• Increasing your X-Ray X-Pertise

Part 2 Outline

• Get the Most Out of LinkedIn
• Intro to Social Sourcing
• Closed vs. Open Networks
• Which Sites Do Your Candidates Use?
• Evaluating Social Sites
• 6 Step Process to Reach Out to Anyone
• Start Simple – Google
• Social Outreach
• Find or Guess (and Verify) Emails
• Phone Number Search Hacks
• Tips on Effective Practicing