In my last article, I talked about the art of posting a job. In this article, I would like to focus on the art of searching for resumes on the Internet. Spending time sourcing for candidates on the Internet is just as important as posting a great job. And sourcing is probably more valuable than posting, because it is proactive and gives the recruiter control over who applies. Sourcing is a skill that is not easy to master. Why? Because no search is usually ever the same. You could have several Recruiters search the same database yielding completely different results. Why? Because there is no set formula for successful sourcing. Understanding that no search is the same, I have listed a few tried and true sourcing tricks that will help you in your searching. I’m sure you may have a couple tricks of your own up your sleeve (and I would love to hear them) but here is a few that I have found work well:
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Hopefully you have found these tips and tricks helpful. Remember, sourcing successfully is an art that takes research, time and attention to detail. Good luck!