I’m all for optimism – my coworkers comment all the time on how positive of a person I am. But sometimes when it comes to sourcing, you have to … Read more
Sourcing On Podcasts
This morning I was thinking about different ways to find people. I’m over LinkedIn. I’ve done Twitter. GitHub alone wouldn’t get me what … Read more
Let’s Talk About Metrics Please
“Let’s talk about Metrics please. Let’s talk about you and me. Let’s talk about all the good things and the bad things that may … Read more
I Get By With a Little Help From My…Hiring Manager
A great many sourcing discussions start with or involve some talk of candidate engagement. There are countless viewpoints on the best methods of outreach … Read more
Using Emojis to Find Hidden Talent
Emoji, known for their colorful forms are used in text messages to represent everyday things such as animals, feelings and activities. I like to think of … Read more
7 Reasons To Clean Your ATS During An Economic Downturn
By now, many of us have been working from home for weeks. For those familiar with WFH, you may already have a workstation setup. You have desk space to fit … Read more
New And Free Boolean Builder (if you don’t have LIR)
Here’s the thing…if you don’t have LinkedIn Recruiter (LIR) you really cannot run regular Boolean queries on LinkedIn. Not even with a paid … Read more
What You Should Be Doing Right Now
This is a time where many things seem up in the air. Whether you are working or you’ve been laid off, the uncertainty of the future is never far … Read more
Upskilling Old-School Techniques
“It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be … Read more
How I won the SourceCon Grandmaster Challenge
I was completely surprised to hear from Mark and the SourceCon team about winning the Grandmaster Challenge. It is an honor to come out on top, especially … Read more
Couchsurfing: A Secret Sourcing Channel To Spot Foreign Language Speakers
You’ve got to search where your candidates hang out… this evergreen sourcing advice cannot be truer if you need to find foreign language speaker … Read more
Embracing Change In The Recruiting Industry
My first “real office job” was in the Air Force and…don’t laugh (many will)…I used an IBM Selectric typewriter. I know, I know, there are … Read more
SourceCon Digital – Day 2 Wrap Up
SourceCon Digital makes history as an interactive online conference! Were we the first? Probably not, but it sure felt like it! Especially with … Read more
SourceCon Digital – Day 1 Wrap Up
Welcome back everyone! Your faithful SourceCon Editor, Mark Tortorici here. All I can say is “WOW”!!! That was just an awesome experience to … Read more
Talent Mapping: Create A Location Heat Map For Candidates
Talent mapping, data analytics, market mapping, market insights…those words are familiar, aren’t they? In today’s world, data is taking more … Read more
Managing Your Desk…Ya Slob
It happens in an instant. You get an email from your boss asking you to join a pipeline meeting. You come with your laptop and a cup of coffee expecting to … Read more
Between Two Strings
Hello SourceCon Community! We are starting a new video podcast series called “Between Two Strings”. This series will occur on the first … Read more
Sourcing Crypto UI Designers On Dribbble
I was recently inspired by my wife, who did a UI redesign (dices, app icon and loading page) for an iPhone game. As a result, sales rose 50% and the app … Read more
Public Speaking
“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This … Read more
Natural Language Search As A Brand New Sourcer
Before I joined the world of sourcing, I used Google (because there’s no other search engine, right?) in a completely different way than I do now. I … Read more