Embrace Winter's Wonder: Festive Fun Inside
Hello!
Snowflakes aren't just frozen water; they're symbols of uniqueness, wonder, and joy. Each flake, like a skilled professional, is one-of-a-kind, contributing to the winter's collective beauty. As talent recruiters, let's dive into this season and recognize the distinct talents and potential in every candidate. Cherish and harness these diverse qualities as we recruit, engage, and have fun!
We launched our monthly paid subscription on December 1st! As a subscriber, you'll have access to 2-4 live training courses each month at a significantly reduced cost. Our goal is to make training accessible to everyone, and this affordable option does just that. In December, two fantastic courses are still available: “ChatGPT and AI for Sourcing and Recruitment” on December 20-21, and “LinkedIn Recruiter Mastery” on December 27-28. Join both courses for the exclusive price of just $49!
Have you downloaded your Certificate of Completion for your past courses? This fresh addition is conveniently accessible within your Sourcing Certification account, located under the courses you've enrolled in. Start collecting your professional milestones now!
Our 2 exam courses are filling up fast, let 2024 be the year you get certified! “7-Day Sourcing Bootcamp” in January and “Certified Diversity Sourcing Professional Program” in February. Reserve your spot today!
This edition is packed with illuminating articles, a new poll, and a flurry of winter fun activities! Let's navigate through this month, fully embracing and enjoying the festive spirit in all its joyful forms.
EVENTS
TOMMOROW! -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.
LinkedIn Recruiter Mastery – December 27-28, 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.
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 – 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
We Should Collaborate with Artificial Intelligence – Irina Shamaeva
AI's journey lately is like a sci-fi movie with a plot twist. Remember Amazon's AI recruitment tool? It turned out to be as biased as a grumpy cat choosing its favorite human. And Bing Chat? It got a bit too emotional, like a soap opera character on a bad day. These examples show AI isn't just a tool; it's like a moody artist that needs guidance. Even simple tasks like predicting the next word can lead to surprises. It's a reminder for us humans to stay sharp, because while AI can paint a thousand words, it might just need a reality check. So, buckle up for this AI rollercoaster – it's a wild ride, but hey, at least we're not bored!
How to Create LinkedIn Outreach Messages in Seconds with AI – Full Stack Recruiter
With tools like ChatGPT, recruiters can whip up customized messages faster than ever. But there's a catch - not all AI is created equal. Some churn out messages that sound more robotic than your home assistant. And let's not forget the GDPR dance – you don't want to step on any privacy toes. So, while AI can turn minutes into seconds, it's a bit like tightrope walking in a digital circus – thrilling but needs a safety net of human touch!
AI Is Changing The Recruiting Game; It May Also Be Violating The Rules – Forbes
AI is the new sheriff in town, revolutionizing hiring with its quick-draw data analysis. But wait! There's a twist - this tech-savvy deputy might be accidentally (or not-so-accidentally) breaking the anti-discrimination rules. Picture a tutoring company's AI, going rogue and rejecting candidates based on age, ending up with a $365,000 oopsie in a landmark lawsuit. The moral of the story? Don't just trust AI's shiny badge; make sure it plays by the rules, or you might end up in a legal duel.
Recruitment Marketing: Applying Marketing Techniques to Hiring - Namely
Recruitment marketing is the cool new blend where HR meets Madison Avenue. It's about wooing job seekers with the same flair and finesse as one does customers, just without the buy-one-get-one-free offers. Imagine job ads being as catchy as jingles, and candidate sourcing akin to a well-targeted ad campaign for the latest gadget. It's less about the old 'post-and-pray' and more 'brand-and-land'. You've got to know your 'customer', shine up that employer brand, and work that recruitment funnel like a pro. Because in the end, hiring is just selling the dream job, just with more paperwork and less commission.
POLL
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FUN
Did you know that no two snowflakes are exactly alike? ❄️ Each snowflake undergoes a unique journey through the atmosphere, resulting in a nearly infinite variety of shapes and patterns. This uniqueness is due to the intricate and delicate process of crystallization that occurs as snowflakes form and fall to the ground. Snow also provides a playground for a wide range of winter activities. Bundle up and enjoy some of these popular activities! 🧣🧤
Skiing and Snowboarding: 🎿 These are perhaps the most well-known snow activities. Skiing and snowboarding offer exhilarating experiences down snow-covered slopes and are popular in mountainous areas.
Snowshoeing: 🥾 This activity involves walking over snow with the aid of snowshoes, which distribute weight and allow easier movement on deep snow.
Ice Skating: ⛸ While technically done on ice rather than snow, ice skating is a quintessential winter activity often enjoyed in snowy settings.
Sledding and Tobogganing: 🛷 These are fun activities for all ages. Sledding involves descending a hill on a sled, and it's a popular way to enjoy a snowy day.
Building Snowmen and Snow Sculptures: ☃️ This is a creative and fun way to enjoy snow, especially popular among children. Making snow angels is also a simple and joyful snow activity.
Snowball Fights: ⛄ A playful and active way to enjoy the snow, snowball fights are a classic winter pastime.
Cross-country Skiing: 🎿 Different from downhill skiing, cross-country skiing is a form of ski touring where participants traverse various terrains.
Ice Fishing: 🎣 In regions where lakes freeze over, ice fishing becomes a popular winter activity.
Winter Hiking or Camping: 🏕️ For the more adventurous, hiking or camping in snowy conditions can be a serene and beautiful experience.
Dog Sledding: 🐕🦺 In some colder regions, dog sledding is not only a recreational activity but also a mode of transportation.
These activities showcase the versatility of snow as both a natural wonder and a source of recreation and enjoyment during the winter months!
Stay warm and have fun! 🌨️🌟
Photo Courtesy of Irina Shamaeva (The Prompter) https://www.facebook.com/aibraingain
Happy Sourcing!
The Sourcing Certifications Team
Author thought of the day:
“This season, let's embrace the diversity and potential in each person, just as we delight in the myriad patterns of snowflakes."
Theresa Cromie
Brain Gain Recruiting
Head of Social Media and Customer Success
theresa@braingainrecruiting.com | LinkedIn