Webinar

Avoid the Inbound Trap: Application Volumes Are Up 30% and It’s Wasting Your Time

Application levels are overwhelmingly high, and this often means more time is being wasted. Sourcing is now more important than ever.

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Presented by:

Jim Stroud,

Ani Sapru,

Eleesha Martin,

and Nate Wylie

With the recent surge in inbound applications due to recent layoffs, many organizations are under the impression that sourcing talent has become less critical. Our panel of recruiting leaders and industry analysts challenges this prevailing notion, presenting a bold, contrarian view: sourcing remains the most effective strategy for hiring top-tier talent efficiently, and it’s only going to become more necessary.

Despite the influx of inbound applications, the same challenge remains: a large portion of these candidates fail to meet the required qualifications. The labor-intensive, time-consuming process of combing through inbound applications only to find a handful to advance underscores the inefficiency and low ROI of over-reliance on inbound recruiting. This phenomenon is now further exacerbated by the onset of AI tools that enable candidates to apply to hundreds of jobs at once.

Recent research indicates that sourced candidates are 4-5 times more likely to be hired compared to those from inbound channels. This data illustrates how a targeted sourcing strategy continues to be one of the most effective strategies for businesses to hire qualified talent efficiently.

In this webinar, our panel of recruiting leaders & industry analysts will delve into:

Decoding Current Trends in Recruiting: The Inbound Avalanche
- Unpack the recent surge in inbound applications and dissect how AI is shaping this trend, emphasizing the potential impact on recruitment quality and efficiency.
The Inbound-Only Dilemma: AI, Volume, and Recruitment Realities
- Discuss the pitfalls of relying solely on inbound strategies, exploring the consequences of mass application volumes, AI contributions, and the resulting challenges in maintaining recruitment quality and efficiency.
Navigating the Inbound Deluge: The Sourcing Imperative
- Elaborate on why sourcing becomes imperative in the face of overwhelming numbers of unqualified applicants, highlighting how recruiters can avoid getting bogged down in paperwork through proactive talent sourcing.
Strategies for Efficient Sourcing in a Sea of Applications
- Delve into best practices and innovative approaches for targeted talent sourcing, providing practical strategies for talent acquisition managers to sift through the noise and identify high-quality candidates efficiently.
From Chaos to Control: Case Studies in Strategic Sourcing
- Showcase real-world case studies and success stories where organizations have successfully transitioned from chaotic inbound processes to strategic sourcing, resulting in high-quality hires and improved efficiency.

Join us for an enlightening session that aims to reshape your perspective on talent acquisition and equip you with the knowledge to harness the true power of strategic sourcing to secure the best talent efficiently.

Sponsored by

Gem’s Talent Engagement Platform helps recruiting teams use data and automation to engage talent more deeply, build diverse, high-quality pipelines, and hire predictably at any scale.

Gem unifies data and context from the tools recruiters use daily to create a source of truth for all talent relationships. Armed with insights about the entire recruiting process, automation to reach out to talent at scale, and true cross-functional collaboration tools, TA teams can proactively and strategically plan for what’s ahead.

About the speakers

Jim Stroud

With over a decade of experience in recruitment and sourcing, Jim Stroud has consulted for companies such as Microsoft, Google, Siemens, and a host of startup companies. During his tenure with Randstad Sourceright, he alleviated the sourcing and recruiting headaches of Randstad clients worldwide as its Global Head of Sourcing and Recruiting Strategy. Presently, Jim produces awesome content, manages an online community, and events for SourceCon, the original sourcing conference.

Ani Sapru

Head of Product Marketing

Gem

Ani leads Product Marketing at Gem, where he partners with cross-functional leaders across product, sales, customer success, and operations to bring new products to market. Prior to Gem, Ani drove new product launches at SmartRecruiters where he first discovered his enthusiasm for the HR Tech space. Based in New York, Ani enjoys exploring the city's culinary scene, riding his bike, and witnessing the sights. Ani graduated from the University of California at Berkeley and holds a B.S in Bioengineering.

Eleesha Martin

RPO Manager

G&A Partners

Eleesha is a dedicated recruiting professional with over 20 years of solid and diverse experience in recruiting and talent acquisition for all industries. Eleesha began her recruiting career in the staffing industry and later went to work for Texas Workforce Solutions before getting into the PEO industry. She attended McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA before moving to Houston, TX where she later received a degree in Business Management. Eleesha has completed several courses related to recruiting, sourcing, and training and development. She's a former member of HR Houston and a current member of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). She previously served on G&A’s CX Ambassador Council and is currently the Chairperson for the YOUnify (DEIB) ERG and a member of the Mentorship Program. In her current role as RPO Manager for G&A Partners, she plays an integral role in actively managing the recruiting engagements for the company’s corporate and client positions by working closely with hiring managers to identify the best recruiting strategy in identifying and hiring top talent.

Nate Wylie

Founder/Chief Recruiting Officer

Infinate Talent

Nate Wylie is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with a strong background in recruiting, specializing in helping startups scale through strategic hiring and operational efficiency. With years of experience in sourcing top talent across engineering, manufacturing, and corporate functions, he has built a reputation for optimizing recruitment strategies that align with business goals. As the founder of Infinate Talent, Nate partners with companies to refine their hiring processes, integrate AI-driven solutions, and attract high-caliber professionals. His expertise extends beyond recruiting into career development, corporate strategy, and workforce innovation. Passionate about community building, he actively shares insights on navigating the job market, leveraging technology, and fostering professional growth.