Cultivate Your Recruiting Skills & Grow Professionally!
Greetings!
As the days grow shorter and the nights colder this November, it's the perfect time for recruiters to warm up to the idea of personal and professional growth. In a dynamic industry where talent landscapes constantly evolve, it's crucial for recruiters to stay ahead of the curve. This month offers a golden opportunity to not only reflect on your own career trajectory, but also to hone the skills and strategies that make you an invaluable asset. Embrace the spirit of the month, and you'll be better equipped to guide others on their career paths, all while charting a brighter course for your own future!
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Cultivate your curiosity with this week's newsletter! Weed into some enlightening reads, plant your answer on our lastest poll, and savor a delightful tidbit we've sowed just for you. Let's grow together!
EVENTS
TODAY! - ChatGPT and AI for Sourcing and Recruitment – November 15-16, 2023
Learn how to use ChatGPT effectively for hiring, interviewing, and communicating. This course will explore the models, plugins, and Boolean strings that power ChatGPT. You will also practice with interactive examples, simulated interviews, and expert tips.
LinkedIn Recruiter Mastery – November 29-30, 2023
Navigating LinkedIn Recruiter can be overwhelming due to its complex interface and unpredictable search algorithms. Many find its filters elusive and search results unexpected. Our class, backed by twelve years of experience and insights from the LinkedIn Engineering team, provides a solution to these issues. We unveil the secrets to proficiently use Recruiter for sourcing and recruitment. If you've faced challenges in finding the right candidates on LinkedIn, our course will demystify the platform's inner workings, ensuring you utilize Recruiter to its fullest potential.
How to Find Hidden LinkedIn Profiles – December 6-7, 2023
LinkedIn, the world's largest public professional database, contains countless profiles that might not appear in typical searches due to missing keywords or details. To unearth these "hidden" profiles, talent professionals must employ alternative strategies, including merging data from other sources with LinkedIn's. Effective techniques include exploratory research outside of LinkedIn, using search engines to pinpoint relevant terms and target companies, and cross-referencing data on LinkedIn using email lists, profile URLs, and names. Our class introduces two main tactics to locate these concealed profiles, ensuring a more comprehensive search.
Seven-Day Sourcing Bootcamp – January 2 – 11, 2024
Join Master Sourcers Irina Shamaeva and David Galley in our two-week, Seven-day Sourcing Bootcamp for Recruiters. Learn the latest and most effective techniques for talent sourcing on LinkedIn, search engines, and social sites, as well as efficient ways to collect and manage sourced data. This course is suitable for talent professionals of all experience levels who want to enhance their skills and stay ahead in the constantly evolving field of talent sourcing.
4-Day Certified Diversity Sourcing Professional Training – February 20-23, 2024
In response to the fast-growing demand for diversity sourcing, we're excited to offer a comprehensive Diversity Sourcing Program. Since its introduction in 2020, this program has received overwhelmingly positive participant feedback.
The program includes a four-day intensive and interactive training course that culminates in the Certified Diversity Sourcing Professional (CDSP) certification exam. The training covers the six core sourcing skill areas from our original Certified People Sourcing Professional exam but specifically focuses on applying those skills to diversity sourcing.
CURRENT READING
Get Back More Google Results By Not Using More – Irina Shamaeva
In the quirky realm of Google, it turns out hitting 'More results' might give you... well, less. Who knew? But don't fret, there's a nifty trick to get those elusive search results back. Forget the 'More' button and dive into the URL, adding a pinch of "&start=100" magic to see more results per page. And for those who fancy a shortcut, there's a clever script by Mike Santoro that's like a secret passageway to the search results castle. Oh, and for the recruiters out there, there's our Sourcing Bootcamp that's like a treasure map to finding the best candidates. Happy searching!
5 recruiting trends that will impact employers in 2024 – Lever
As the recruiting world spins into 2024, talent acquisition pros are keeping their eyes peeled for the latest trends that could give them the edge in the talent tug-of-war. Read up on five key trends that are poised to redefine the recruitment landscape. It’s not just about catching the best talent; it's about keeping them, with a more human, empathetic approach to hiring that could turn job seekers into loyal crew members. Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives are also getting a revamp, with employers decking out their strategies to stand out in a sea of sameness. Additionally, the importance of mental well-being continues to illuminate the path for executives and talent acquisition leaders as they steer through the haze of workforce burnout.
AI Recruiting: A Guide to smart recruiting – Clovers
Imagine a world where AI is the trusty sidekick, sifting through resumes with speed and serving up the cream of the crop. But beware, for every super tool, there's a kryptonite. This guide also shines a light on the potential pitfalls of AI, like algorithmic bias and privacy pitfalls, and how to sidestep them with the grace. So, get ready to become a superhero and dive into the future of hiring!
ChatGPT in Recruitment: The Ethical Concerns – Talhive
This blog post peeks behind the curtain to reveal the ethical puzzles that come with using ChatGPT in recruitment. Biases can sneak into the AI's algorithms, and there's the ever-looming question of whether candidates know they're dancing with a robot or a human. Read insights on how to keep AI recruitment ethical, fair, and as unbiased. Just remember, even in the age of AI, it's the human touch that often makes the magic happen.
POLL
FUN
🍂 Did you know that November is often celebrated as "National Career Development Month"? While many associate November with the hues of autumn leaves 🍁, Thanksgiving feasts 🦃, and the onset of winter ❄️, there's another dimension to this month that often goes unnoticed. National Career Development Month serves as a timely reminder for individuals to reflect on their professional journeys 🚀, set new goals 🎯, and seek opportunities for growth 🌱. It's a month dedicated to encouraging everyone, from students 🎒 to seasoned professionals, to take a moment and evaluate where they are in their careers and where they wish to be. Workshops, seminars, and career counseling sessions often see a surge during this period, with institutions and organizations emphasizing the importance of continuous learning 📚 and professional development. It's not just about job hunting or switching careers; it's about understanding one's passions, strengths, and potential paths forward. So, as the days grow shorter and the nights colder, take some time this November to warm up to the idea of personal and professional growth. After all, what better time to invest in oneself than during a month dedicated to career development? 🌟
Photo Courtesy of Irina Shamaeva (The Prompter) https://www.facebook.com/aibraingain
Happy Sourcing!
The Sourcing Certifications Team
Author thought of the day:
"With each new insight and skill honed, you become not just a guide for others on their career paths but also an architect of your own future."
Theresa Cromie
Brain Gain Recruiting
Head of Social Media and Customer Success
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