In order to become a magnet for top talent, staffing and recruiting expert Barb Bruno says it is important to find at least one new way to source per quarter.
Barb reminds recruiters that the lack of top talent is actually a good thing. After all, if it was simple for clients to find top talent, they wouldn't need recruiters.
Recruiters should take Barb's advice. The good news is, it shouldn't be too challenging of a task. The industry has more available sourcing tools than ever. The biggest challenge with sourcing is knowing when and how to use the available tools. Use name generating software like Broadlook or TalentHook to quickly generate current titles, companies, e-mail addresses and phone numbers. For more network-based sourcing, most recruiters are using online social and business networking sites.
As recruiters embark on sourcing expeditions, they should keep in mind that more sourcing means more candidate information. They'll need systems in place to manage the information overload. An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) with advanced sourcing tools will import resumes in real-time from Internet job boards and social networking sites into a recruiter's database.
Take Barb's advice, and remember to stay organized along the way. Using Barb's words, "Become a magnet for talent."
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