Sourcing Fun with Irina, Bootcamp, and More!
Greetings!
Is everyone gearing up for their summer (or winter) travels? Please let us know if you have something extraordinary planned!
There are just a few seats left for Irina’s class on Google and LinkedIn secrets this Wednesday (you can register here). The June Sourcing Bootcamp is selling out fast, so please book your spot soon if you are interested.
Feel free to reply or comment with your thoughts and questions (via reply or comment). We love hearing from you!
NEWS
We released a new recorded class on our training website – ChatGPT and AI for Sourcing and Recruitment. Stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly-evolving world of AI as a recruiter or TA professional! Don't miss out on exploring how ChatGPT and AI can revolutionize your recruitment strategy. Watch our webinar to discover the game-changing potential of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence in recruitment.
EVENTS
Search and Sourcing on LinkedIn: Conversations with LinkedIn Engineering (Recruiting Brainfood Ep. 209) - June 9, 2023
LinkedIn is without question the No. 1 most important source site for recruiters. We use it every day, without fail, and many of us would feel the drag if we didn't have access to it. And yet, it is so frustrating, especially as changes to how the search works lead us to have to relearn how to use the system constantly. Even more frustrating is the fact that these changes are often unannounced!
Today, we have a unique opportunity to find out what is really going on.
Six-Day Sourcing Bootcamp - June 13-22, 2023
Join Master Sourcer Irina Shamaeva in our two-week, six-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 - September 26-29, 2023
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
Cold Recruiting Email Templates & Tips – SenseHQ
Do you want to learn how to write cold emails that get responses from candidates? Read on and get ready to crush your recruiting goals with cold emails that work! This blog has five templates for different scenarios, plus nine tips to help you craft your messages. Whether you're reaching out to new candidates, re-engaging passive ones, or following up after an interview, you'll find some useful examples and advice here.
17 Tips for a Killer Sourcing Strategy in Recruitment – Harver
Read about 17 tips on finding and attracting the perfect candidates, whether active or passive, former or future, internal or external. You'll learn how to plan your sourcing strategy, understand the job requirements, build and maintain your sourcing pipeline, use social media and various platforms, think outside of the box, and use AI in sourcing.
What are the best tools and platforms for social media sourcing? - LinkedIn
Use social media to find and woo the best talent online! Do you know how to use LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram like a pro? Make sure you use the right tools and features to optimize your search and save time. You can use hashtags, keywords, filters, Boolean search, advanced search operators, x-ray search, social media aggregators, automation tools, and analytics tools to find and reach out to candidates who match your criteria. You also need to create and share engaging content that reflects your brand and value proposition. Sound like fun?
In case you missed it:
Google Search Update 2023 Issue #12 – Irina Shamaeva/LinkedIn
In this article, Irina shares her insights on the latest Google search update and how it affects sourcers and recruiters. She compares Google with ChatGPT, a conversational AI that can generate lists of companies or people based on natural language queries. She also warns about the limitations and dangers of using AI tools that can produce false or misleading information.
POLL
In our last poll, we asked, “How satisfied are you with the quality of candidates you have interviewed in the past month?”
The results were disappointing: most of you were somewhat dissatisfied or very dissatisfied. What could be the reason for this? Maybe your job description needs some improvement. Here's an article that can help you write a better one:
Write a Job Description That Attracts the Right Candidate – Harvard Business Review
Don't underestimate the power of a good job description. It can make a huge difference in finding the right person for your role.
FUN
Quote of the Day to Ponder:
“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur.” - Red Adair
Happy Sourcing!
The Sourcing Certifications Team