Three-Day Tech Sourcing Bootcamp

This program is presented in three (roughly one-hour) sessions:

• Tuesday, May 7 (8 AM to 9 AM Pacific) - Day 1: Tech Basics and Sourcing Skills
• Wednesday, May 8 (8 AM to 9 AM Pacific) - Day 2: Diving into GitHub
• Thursday, May 9 (8 AM to 9 AM Pacific) - Day 3: Advanced Techniques and Tools

Our program kicks off by grounding you in the core concepts of tech sourcing. On Day 1, you'll immerse yourself in the essentials of tech roles and terminology, learn about different companies' tech use, and explore effective sourcing methods. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for efficient and strategic talent scouting.

Day 2 shifts focus to GitHub, an invaluable resource for recruiters. You'll gain skills in analyzing GitHub profiles and learn advanced search techniques to uncover key details about tech professionals. This session aims to harness the full potential of GitHub for in-depth talent discovery. We've launched a free search tool that makes exploring GitHub a breeze, also covered in the class.

The final day elevates your sourcing skills with advanced strategies and tools. You'll explore powerful resources like data scrapers and custom search engines, and learn how to integrate different platforms for comprehensive tech talent sourcing. We'll also cover effective communication techniques to engage and attract top candidates.

By the end of this program, you will be equipped with a robust set of skills and tools to excel in tech talent acquisition, ready to navigate the competitive tech recruitment landscape with confidence.

Day 1: Tech Basics and Sourcing Skills

• Sourcing Core Concepts
• What You Expect to Find
• Iterative Searching & Strategies
• Three Steps to Find Tech Talent
• Step 1. Exploratory Research
• Roles, Terminology, Research
• Which Companies Use Which Technologies?
• Indirect Search
• Step 2. Identify Data Resources
• Types of Resources
• Evaluating Resources – Rubric & Process
• Selected Resources
• Step 3. Bringing it Together
• Cross-Referencing

Day 2: Diving into GitHub

• What is GitHub?
• Analyzing User Profiles
• Github User Search
• X-Ray GitHub Users
• More Ways to Search
• Commits
• Companies
• Trending
• Projects
• Beyond GitHub

Day 3: Advanced Techniques and Tools

• Quick Review
• Three Steps to Find Tech Talent
• Tools for Increased Efficiency
• Instant Data Scraper
• Google Search Results Scraper
• Open Multiple Links & Email Extractor
• LUSOG
• Custom Search Engines
• Bootstrapping High Volume Tech Sourcing Demos
• GitHub Search -> Emails -> LinkedIn
• GitHub X-Ray for LinkedIn Links
• LinkedIn X-Ray for GitHub Links
• Panning for Gold
• 8 Rules for Effective Messages