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 … Read more

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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Twenty years ago, I tentatively stepped into the recruiting waters – at first slowly and cautiously dipping in my toes, eventually diving headfirst with … Read more