I know. You’re not allowed to have a favorite child. As an employee of ERE, I suppose I can’t have a favorite conference either. My first SourceCon was September 2015, exactly 7 days after I started with ERE. It’s officially…
Opinion Archives
Let’s be more specific when we discuss people aggregators By @DeanDaCosta
The term “People Aggregator” has become a catch-all for many different kinds of tools. So much so, it’s being over-used and misused. It’s time to get it straight. Before we go on, please let me make it very very clear….
Three Recurring Annoyances that LinkedIn Could Easily Fix by @gutmach
This post was originally shared on LinkedIn. Note: This post represents my personal views and not necessarily those of my employer. With all the extra programming talent that LinkedIn’s successful IPO helped to fund hiring for, you’d think these would…
Are recruiters their own worst enemy? by@GBhambra
I recently attended the fantastic TruLondon event and joined a discussion about sourcing led by Glen Cathey. He began by talking about the issue of human judgements – by which measure recruiters decide if they want to put a candidate…
3 Action Items for Sourcers and Recruiters by @ResearchGoddess
I am a SourceCon veteran – in fact, since the conference began in 2007, there are only two events I’ve missed. I’ve enjoyed watching the content evolve over the years, from humble beginnings that were more heavily focused on the…
Revamping Recruiting or Raising the Bar from a Barstool? by @7recruiter
Few professions are as hard on newcomers as the recruiting industry. Entry-level, or just oblivious, recruiters have a tough row to hoe and the challenges involve more than the responsibilities listed on their job description. Included in the struggle is…
3 Things a Successful Recruiter Must Do by @cb_Shaun
My first SourceCon is in the books and I had an absolute blast! I wasn’t really sure what to expect but I came with high hopes of new knowledge I might gain, but more importantly the people I would hopefully…
Employee Referrals: Why Not Accept a Helping Hand? by @top2krecruiter
What do dating sites, insurance brokers, sales people, and real estate agents all have in common? They all depend on referrals to grow their business. If you think about it, many of our favorite places to eat and shop are found…
Why Are Recruiters So Passive Aggressive? by @BryanChaney
The difference between a passive and an active candidate? About 90 seconds. That’s the time that it takes a good recruiter to get the first ‘Yes’ in a conversation. “If I could share an opportunity that would advance your career,…
Three Traits (Almost) Every Good Sourcer Has That Can’t Be Taught @MatthewJLeBlanc
When you dissect what separates the really good sourcers from those that sometimes meet expectations you can look at how well they put together search strings, how well they understand the business and roles they work on and within, and…
Boolean is Not Dead by @MarkNexus
I always see blog posts about how Boolean is dead for sourcing and that we can really source for candidates with a single job title. These aren’t new things actually. I’ve been seeing these types of posts many times over…
Reeling in the Big Tuna by @WillRecruits
One of my favorite things in the world to do is to go deep-sea fishing. I don’t go often enough, but every time I go, I am reminded of how much I like to fish. Something about the water, the…
Want to Advance Sourcing? Look No Further Than Patrick Swayze and Oprah by @MatthewJLeBlanc
Now, I know what you’re thinking before you even start reading this. Oprah plus Patrick Swayze does not equal Sourcing. It’s not normally something I would look for either but bear with me for a few short minutes and I…
Candidate Experience: To Call or Not To Call by @PJradloff
As we all know by now, candidate experience is all the rage, and rightfully so. When the lifeblood of your career in this industry is based on your relationships with the people you interact with, this is exceptionally true. But ensuring…
‘Tis the Season to be Sourcing by @WillRecruits
The holidays are just around the corner. Many people in the United States will take time off just before Christmas until the first week in January. As a sales recruiter, I always see a big rush for people to close…
Recruiting and Homicide Investigations
I’m addicted to crime fiction. My favorite character is Harry Bosch, the LA Detective who is the protagonist of many of Michael Connelly’s novels. The passage below is from the fourth book in the Harry Bosch Series, The Last Coyote….
How to Be a Sourcing Superhero by @WillRecruits
My son is 3 years old. He loves Superheroes. He loves Batman, Ironman, & Spiderman, but his favorite show is Superman. I have to tell you, I really enjoy watching the old Christopher Reeve films. There isn’t too much violence…
How and Why to Forget All Your Recruiting Problems
Believe it or not, there are recruiters who are able to remember anything and everything without the help of their laptop, smartphone, or ATS. Facts regarding dates of employment, professional certifications, places candidates are willing to relocate, when bonuses are…
My Take On ‘The Fallacy of Sourcing’
Last week Jim D’Amico wrote a post published on our sister site, ERE.net, entitled “The Fallacy of Sourcing.” I tried not to respond because the post wasn’t necessarily wrong. It was just written from a totally different perspective. The more I thought…
Recruiting: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
Twenty years ago, I tentatively stepped into the recruiting waters – at first slowly and cautiously dipping in my toes, eventually diving headfirst with full gusto and an unbridled enthusiasm. Ever since then, I have been deeply and contentedly immersed…