{"id":72312,"date":"2021-08-25T01:38:27","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T00:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/eu\/?p=72312"},"modified":"2021-09-17T20:37:39","modified_gmt":"2021-09-17T19:37:39","slug":"candidate-sourcing-strategies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/eu\/blog\/candidate-sourcing-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Tips to Turbocharge Your Candidate Sourcing Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Need tips to improve your candidate sourcing strategies? You&#8217;re in good company\u2014candidate sourcing is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/uk\/blog\/2021\/02\/top-recruitment-trends-for-2021\/\">top priority<\/a> for staffing firms. In fact, sourcing tips are so in-demand right now that we developed an entire <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/candidate-sourcing\/?LS=website&amp;LSD=blog&amp;LA=Sourcing_Shortage_1807&amp;LAD=Sourcing_Shortage_1807\">hub to help you step up your sourcing efforts<\/a>. In the meantime, explore these top candidate sourcing strategies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wistia_embed\" title=\"Staffing Academy Episode 2 - Five Candidate Sourcing Techniques Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/d57b3x8tkw?videoFoam=true\" name=\"wistia_embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/attract-linkedin-passive-candidates\/\">LinkedIn<\/a> Hacks<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Short and Sweet<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To increase response rates on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/static?key=about_inmail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn InMails<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, keep your message to under 500 characters. Candidates don&#8217;t want to be bombarded with extensive messages from recruiters.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Group Think<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to get around common InMail limitations? Connect with groups that might be interesting to your target candidates. By connecting with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\/answer\/1164\/groups-getting-started?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn Group<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can send a message to a member regarding a job opportunity or simply expand your network.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Also Known As\u2026<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When performing searches on LinkedIn, experiment with different ways to spell titles. For example, engineering might be listed as eng, engnr, or engineer. Also, experiment with different titles like \u201cLeader of Engineers\u201d or \u201cTeam Lead, Engineers\u201d instead of the typical \u201cCTO\u201d or \u201cVP of Engineering.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Diamonds In the Rough<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you search through candidates on LinkedIn, start on page 30. The people on the first three pages will be constantly inundated with recruiting emails. You&#8217;ll still find candidates that meet your search requirements \u2014 they may not have all the keywords you&#8217;re searching for listed in their profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Search, Modify, Repeat<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your candidate searches, start with the top keywords you\u2019re targeting. As you begin to find good candidates, search for other keywords in their resume (similar skillsets, different spellings, same company, project names). This helps to expand the search beyond the information provided by the client to target candidates you might not have brought up in the initial search. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0&#8211; Wendy Kennah, Director of Recruiting, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.procom.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procom<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Engaging <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2017\/02\/tips-for-recruiting-passive-candidates\/\">Passive Candidates<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Mind the Gap<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t focus solely on the monetary gap between a candidate&#8217;s current job and the new job opportunity. To increase a candidate&#8217;s interest, tell them that the definition of a career move is a minimum 30 percent non-monetary increase. This consists of some combination of a bigger job, a job with more impact and visibility, a job doing more satisfying work, and one that\u2019s growing faster in terms of more upside potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Social Hour<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t shy away from growing your network and connecting and building relationships with candidates. Attend professional meet-up groups that would be interesting to your target candidates. People are far more likely to respond to you if you&#8217;ve built a relationship with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Forget Me Not<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your specific candidates, it&#8217;s important to have a quarterly outreach. Stay in contact with placed candidates and keep track of how they&#8217;re doing at their companies. If they seem unhappy and are looking to leave their current jobs, keep them on your radar when similar jobs open at another client&#8217;s company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Sourcing Through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/social-sourcing-every-recruiter-needs-know\/\">Social<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Be a Twitter Heavy Hitter<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you still using Twitter&#8217;s basic search to find candidates? Upgrade to Twitter&#8217;s<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/go.bullhorn.com\/z0mT0y4000sQeDcfYfo0K00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free advanced search tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Use it to find people who are talking about a particular subject in a specific location.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Picture Perfect<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you connect with your target talent pool on Twitter, the first thing they notice is your profile picture and your bio. Make sure you create these wisely. Although you only have 160 characters for your bio, include your profession, interests, and something that&#8217;ll make you stand out.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"11\">\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Be a Social Butterfly<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage with professionals in your area via social media. Whether commenting on an article they have shared, wishing them good luck on a new role, or simply saying happy birthday, engage with these professionals to build strong connections. When you have your own positions to share, you\u2019ll have a greater response from the candidates you have built these connections with. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Kristyn Harris, Technical Recruiter, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.procom.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Procom<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/data-candidate-engagement\/\">Candidate Outreach<\/a> Done Right<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"12\">\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Looking for Candidates in All the Right Places<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you adjusting your outreach strategies based on the type of candidate you&#8217;re recruiting? Generally, active strategies such as job ads, career site listings, social media, and job fairs work well for entry-level positions, while strategies for passive candidates (direct calls and emails, networking, and referrals) work best for professional-level talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>What I Like About You<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re reaching out to candidates about a new job opportunity, don&#8217;t lead with it. Introduce your company and ask about their current job and career goals. People are more willing to respond to an email if it&#8217;s about them.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"14\">\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>But Wait, There\u2019s More<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your message shouldn\u2019t include all the information about the job opportunity. Provoking curiosity prompts candidates to respond and learn more about openings.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"15\">\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Calling All Candidates<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give your candidates a call! You&#8217;d be surprised how few recruiters call candidates for their first outreach. Building relationships over the phone will set you apart from other recruiters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/top-10-free-sourcing-methods-to-supercharge-recruiters-pipelines-2\/\"><b>Free Sourcing Tools<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"16\">\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Hunter and Gatherer<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/emailhunter.co\/chrome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email Hunter extension<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to view the email addresses from any company website or LinkedIn profile. Now you\u2019ll have your top candidates\u2019 key contact information at your fingertips!<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"17\">\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Prophet Margin<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While on a candidate\u2019s social media profile, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/prophet\/alikckkmddkoooodkchoheabgakpopmg?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prophet extension<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will provide you with more ways to connect with the candidate, such as other social sites, blogs, email addresses, and phone numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"18\">\n<li><b><\/b><b> \u00a0\u00a0<\/b><b>Testing, 1, 2, 3<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/mailtester.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mailtester.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to test the accuracy of different email addresses before you reach out to your candidates. Mailtester will tell you whether the domain and prefix are correct.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Want to take your candidate sourcing strategies to the next level? Find all our great sourcing content and candidate sourcing strategies in one place in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/candidate-sourcing\/?LS=website&amp;LSD=blog&amp;LA=Sourcing_Shortage_1807&amp;LAD=Sourcing_Shortage_1807\">guide to candidate sourcing<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-62394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/sourcing-banner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1395\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/sourcing-banner.png 1395w, https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/06\/sourcing-banner-768x110.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1395px) 100vw, 1395px\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources:<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/recruiter\/answer\/2225\/inmail-character-limits?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">InMail Character Limits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8221; LinkedIn Recruiter Help. (2015).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Russell, Chris. &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eremedia.com\/sourcecon\/update-new-limits-on-messaging-linkedin-group-members-by-chrisrussell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update: New Limits On Messaging LinkedIn Group Members By @ChrisRussell<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8221; SourceCon. (2015).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">Bullhorn Talent Acquisition Team<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">Bullhorn Talent Acquisition Team<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">Bullhorn customer Wendy Kennah, Director of Recruiting, Procom<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adler, Lou. &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.linkedin.com\/talent-solutions\/blog\/passive-candidate-recruiting\/2016\/8-dos-and-donts-for-your-first-conversation-with-a-passive-candidate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts for Your First Conversation With a Passive Candidate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8221; LinkedIn Talent Blog. (2016).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zapar, Stacy. &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartrecruiters.com\/blog\/the-future-of-sourcing-10-tips-for-the-forward-thinker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Future of Sourcing: 10 Tips for the Forward Thinker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8221; Smart Recruiters Blog. (2013)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">Bullhorn Talent Acquisition Team<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cathey, Glen. &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/booleanblackbelt.com\/2009\/04\/how-to-search-twitter-for-sourcing-and-recruiting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Search Twitter for Sourcing and Recruiting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8221; Boolean Black Belt-Sourcing\/Recruiting. (2009).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cathey, Glen. &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/booleanblackbelt.com\/2009\/04\/how-to-search-twitter-for-sourcing-and-recruiting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Search Twitter for Sourcing and Recruiting.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; Boolean Black Belt-Sourcing\/Recruiting. (2009).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bullhorn customer Kristyn Harris, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical Recruiter, Procom <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bullhorn.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/firms-share-their-top-recruiting-strategies\/?LS=Website&amp;LSD=Blog&amp;LA=18TipsCandidateSourcing&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firms Share Their Best Recruitment Strategies.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; Bullhorn Blog. (2015).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recruiting.com\/blog\/candidate-sourcing-get-replies-contact-emails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidate Sourcing: Get More Replies to Your Contact Emails<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&#8221; Recruiting.com.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.recruiting.com\/blog\/candidate-sourcing-get-replies-contact-emails\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidate Sourcing: Get More Replies to Your Contact Emails.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; Recruiting.com.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reilly, Kate. &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.linkedin.com\/talent-solutions\/blog\/2014\/11\/14-out-of-the-box-sourcing-tips-for-finding-top-talent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 Out-of-the-box Sourcing Tips for Finding Top Talent.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8221; LinkedIn Talent Blog. (2014).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bazinet, Erin. \u201c<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnleonard.com\/blog\/top-10-google-chrome-extensions-for-recruiters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 10 Google Chrome Extensions for Recruiters.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d John Leonard Blog. (2015).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bazinet, Erin. \u201c<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.johnleonard.com\/blog\/top-10-google-chrome-extensions-for-recruiters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 10 Google Chrome Extensions for Recruiters.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d John Leonard Blog. (2015).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">Bullhorn Talent Acquisition Team<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to jumpstart your candidate sourcing strategies? 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