I had been out of work for five months. I noticed that, while on phone interviews, I would repeat something on almost every call. While walking the … Read more
Cleared Candidates in Plain Sight!
In the cleared space, finding cleared talent is an obvious challenge. So, we go to our job boards, LinkedIn, and favorite social media pages to find … Read more
Competitive Intelligence – Aaron Lintz Style
When I submitted my last article to SourceCon, I was unaware it would relate so closely to Aaron Lintz’s then-upcoming SourceCon Digital 2.0 … Read more
Kevin Walters on How to be a True Diversity Sourcing Ally
SourceCon Digital 2.0 was unlike any conference I attended in the past. I am used to traveling to a fabulous destination to meet with some of the most … Read more
The Paradigm Shift: Sourcing Tools and Resources for the New Reality
We can all say that 2020 has brought some unexpected changes and challenges we weren’t necessarily ready for. However, difficult times can make you better … Read more
How to Catch a Unicorn
“We are created with a purpose, designed to thrive and given the gift of work to promote human flourishing.” And with this declaration on her opening … Read more
Sourcing with Google Maps API
Google has a cornucopia of data services. Someone said I should have more powerful words in my vocabulary, so there you go Grammarly. I yet have to find … Read more
Create Your Own Competitive News Feeder For Free!
You’ve likely seen RSS feeds on various websites (usually signaled by their orange and white wave icon), meaning that you can subscribe (almost … Read more
Eliminate Unconscious Bias To Hire Diverse And Inclusive Talent
Thankfully, many of us managed to cross most of 2020, where one witnessed a global pandemic and disturbing riots across North America. The one thing that … Read more
Open To Work In 2020
2020, a year that has changed our world for better and for worse, both personally and professionally. The topic of the LinkedIn feature of “open to … Read more
Quality vs. Quantity – Research And Continuous Learning
A colleague recently asked me if I had any tips or advice on how to increase submittals and develop pipelines. This question got me thinking about the … Read more
A Fresh Perspective On Sourcing During COVID
It was all going so swimmingly. After years of dabbling in recruiting as a people manager at my company, I was looking to grow my skills in the field of … Read more
What Happens When Juggling Turns Into Sourcing?
Have you ever heard the question, “How do you eat an elephant?” One bite at a time, that’s how. You have to implement this philosophy … Read more
Quick Tips For Organizing Your Job Search
I had a conversation with a former colleague who, unfortunately, was laid off recently. Our chat turned into a great discussion on purpose and time … Read more
How To Be Resourceful With Limited Resources
The worst thing that a sourcer can hear is “no.” The second worst is to hear that the company will be cutting the budget. It is a terrifying … Read more
3 Reasons Why You Should Attend SourceCon Digital 2.0
Are you looking for an excellent virtual conference packed with cutting edge sourcing tips and techniques? Or are you looking for a virtual event that will … Read more
4 Ways To Use Your Sourcing Superpowers For The Greater Good
As sourcers, we have a unique set of skills that enable us to search for and find elusive candidates. We tend to get creative and go far beyond job boards. … Read more
3 Ways to Refresh Your Email Outreach Strategy
Are overused phrases dominating your outreach? Data from 735,000 recruiting outreach campaigns show that 15% of prospects respond to a recruiter’s initial … Read more
Meet The New SourceCon Editor
I’m Tangie Pettis, and I am your new editor! I’m excited about this new role because the SourceCon community means so much to me. How did I get … Read more
Learning to Source And Sourcing to Learn
When we get new roles as sourcers and recruiters, it can be very tempting to jump straight into building a quick search and pull some candidates back … Read more