December Discoveries
Happy December!
December is not just a month; it's a feeling of warmth, kindness, and cheer. It's a time to come together, share experiences, and create memories. As we step into this festive month, let's embrace the myriad ways we can celebrate, learn, and grow.
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Our new 3-Day Tech Sourcing Bootcamp is coming up fast starting on December 12th and to start the new year right, we are offering the famous “7-Day Sourcing Bootcamp” in January. Next up will be our “Certified Diversity Sourcing Professional Program” in February. Spots are limited, reserve your spot today!
Read on for a selection of enlightening articles, recent poll results and a dash of December fun to add to your holiday cheer! Let's embark on this festive journey, embracing the spirit of the holidays in all its forms.
EVENTS
TODAY! 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.
Three-Day Tech Sourcing Bootcamp – December 12-14, 2023
Our bootcamp covers sourcing fundamentals, advanced search techniques, and expert strategies for identifying and attracting top tech talent. Participants will learn to navigate platforms like StackOverflow, Google Scholar, and GitHub, and acquire skills in analyzing profiles, finding hidden details, and using advanced search techniques. It's tailored for individuals at all levels of technical recruiting, or anyone interested in sourcing and recruiting top-tier tech talent.
Sourcing Summit:AI - December 14, 2023
What does generating images using AI have anything to do with sourcing? Plenty, including a deep understanding of how AI works and behaves. Join the incomparable Irina Shamaeva on a drawing journey! Register with the code IRINA10 to receive 10% off!
ChatGPT and AI for Sourcing and Recruitment – December 20-21, 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.
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.
SourceCon (Orlando, FL) – April 9-10, 2024
SourceCon is the original conference for sourcing professionals! This year it will be held in sunny Orlando, Florida. Our very own Irina Shamaeva will be speaking. Need tickets? Use coupon code (ISSCS24) for 10% off your registration.
CURRENT READING
Have Skills, LinkedIn? – Irina Shamaeva
In the whimsical world of LinkedIn, where skills are the new currency, the platform proclaims its shift towards skills-based hiring with much fanfare. Yet, the reality is more comical than commendable. LinkedIn's idea of expanding skills goes beyond what members explicitly list, delving into a mystical realm where skills are "guessed" from profile content. This leads to bizarre scenarios where a seasoned developer might be identified for her ancient Java skills from college or skills she never had but her connections do. In this maze of inferred skills and cryptic searches, the only saving grace seems to be the option to search using self-entered skills, a nod to the old-school way of doing things!
6 AI Skills You Need to Lead Talent Acquisition – Rally Recruitment Marketing
Embracing AI involves more than just technology adoption; it requires leading organizational change, understanding AI's potential and limitations, and integrating it strategically into recruitment processes. Professionals must stay informed about evolving AI tools and address ethical considerations in AI use. This revolution offers an opportunity for HR professionals to enhance their skills, lead change, and harness AI's potential for a more efficient and inclusive recruitment landscape. Read about 6 AI Skills every recruiter should master!
Restart Recruitment Guide: How To Reboot Tech Hiring Post-Freeze – Hired
Tech hiring has had a pause, check out this guide to the key reboot steps that include reassessing current roles and market conditions, reconnecting with past candidates, enhancing employer brand, investing in internal talent development, and updating the recruitment strategy and tech tools. This approach aims to reinvigorate tech recruitment effectively Let's thaw that freeze!
10 strategies for effective diversity recruiting – Outsource Accelerator
This ten-step gourmet guide guarantees a workplace that's not just a melting pot, but a well-seasoned stew of skills and perspectives. It emphasizes the importance of incorporating varied backgrounds and perspectives into the hiring process. The strategies outlined aim to create a more inclusive and effective recruitment environment, highlighting the value of diversity in enhancing problem-solving, market competitiveness, and employee engagement. This approach not only reflects societal diversity but also contributes to the overall success of an organization!
POLL
Results from a recent poll:
It was great to see that a majority of you placed high priority on your professional growth! For recruiters, continuous learning and development are crucial to stay abreast of the best practices and trends in talent acquisition. Make a resolution to keep your skill set up to date!
FUN
🌟 10 December Delights 🌟
🎉 A Month of Many Celebrations: December isn't just about Christmas; it's a melting pot of holidays! From Hanukkah and Kwanzaa to Boxing Day and St. Lucia Day, this month is a global fiesta of traditions and cultures.
🎄 Christmas Trees Were Once Hung Upside Down: Believe it or not, in the Middle Ages, Europeans often hung Christmas trees upside down as a symbol of Christianity.
🍰 The Great Fruitcake Toss: In Manitou Springs, Colorado, there's an annual event in January where people gather to throw their Christmas fruitcakes as far as they can. It's all in good fun and a great way to get rid of that infamous holiday dessert!
🌕 December's Full Moon: It's called the "Cold Moon." On chilly December nights, when you see that bright full moon, remember it's aptly named for the winter cold!
💎 Festive Birthstones: December babies are lucky to have not one, but three birthstones – turquoise, zircon, and tanzanite. Each of these stones is known for its beautiful blue hue, reflecting the winter's icy colors.
✍️ A Month of Letter Writing: In some countries, December is considered "National Write a Friend Month." So why not revive the lost art of letter writing and send a note to a friend?
💡 Record-Breaking Holiday Light Displays: The largest display of holiday lights ever was in Canberra, Australia, with over 1.2 million LED lights!
🎆 New Year's Eve in Times Square: The first celebration was held in 1904, and it wasn't until 1907 that the famous ball made its first descent. Over a century later, it's a global tradition!
🎅 Santa’s Post Office: Every year, Santa gets over 500,000 letters from all over the world. His post office in Finland, 'Santa Claus Village,' is a real place where you can visit and send postcards.
🍗 Unique Holiday Foods: From Japan's Christmas KFC tradition to Germany's Stollen cake, every culture has its unique holiday culinary delights. It's a month to eat, drink, and be merry, in all sorts of ways!
Wishing you a delightful and enriching December! 🎄❄️✨
Photo Courtesy of Irina Shamaeva (The Prompter) https://www.facebook.com/aibraingain
Happy Sourcing!
The Sourcing Certifications Team
Author thought of the day:
" In the midst of December's festive sparkle, we find a harmonious blend of jubilant celebration and the journey towards personal and professional growth.”
Theresa Cromie
Brain Gain Recruiting
Head of Social Media and Customer Success
theresa@braingainrecruiting.com | LinkedIn