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Lots of good tips were given this month and we had great feedback on some techniques and tools that we shared. We find that the challenge most recruiters face is that that simply do not have the access to technology to help them source. Of course technology is not the answer but here are 6 demo’s you’ll love.

Sourcing is about research and gathering information. In order to find the information you need it’s important that you have educated youself on teh proper search criteria so that you can find what others are saying

Super Search – over 160 of the best people search and web search engines in one handy addon, including 67 searches that can be done right from the toolbar, without having to visit each site and retype the name or search term that you are searching.

Recruiting and sourcing is not always about uncovering a resume. It’s mostly about uncovering key leads, intelligence and contact information on perspective prospects. LinkedIn is a great tool but only if leveraged properly. Continuing our series on LinkedIn we take a look at LinkedIn events

Recruiting with LinkedIn can get tedious, especially if you are only searching with keywords. Your results become common and you lose your competitive edge on your competition. Continuing the series on Recruiting with LinkedIn, here is another great way to uncover some hidden leads.

As a Sourcer, you are a key member of your talent acquisition team and are depended upon to be a capable agent. Like Jack Bauer you are expected to find and deliver solutions quickly in the face of impossible odds. When the Job Boards do not produce the “perfect candidate” and the leads within

Recruiters face a daunting challenge: how do we find and attract top talent in an age of information overload? Now that we have ready access to massive databases and information streams, some might think being a headhunter is a breeze

Building a network the proper way takes time. It’s not as simple as uploading a csv of 400 names and connecting. Well, maybe it can be, but to see any significant outcomes you need to genuinely connect and work with your connections. Here’s Bill Boorman’s take on a few ideas

The social web offers a huge opportunity for companies to find referrals and uncover talent. According to comScore, 61% of all Internet users have at least one profile on a social network; and DEI Worldwide reports 60% of people are likely to use social media to pass along information.

Real world example-After 10 years with AT&T Chris Hoyt (aka The RecruiterGuy) decided to make a move to Pepsico /Frito-Lay. If you have not read Chris’ blog (www.therecruiterguy.com), you will understand how much of a rock star this recruiter is. Jim Schnyder recognized that Pepsico / Frito-Lay someone with Chris’ accomplishments, knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm he has for recruiting.

With no true search power, Facebook can be a recruiters biggest time waster if not used properly. After you decide if Facebook is even relevent to your search you need to know where and how you can search to see results. Ad sourcing is one way.

Do you recruit game designers? If so this will prove to be helpful. If not, just relate it to something relevant to what you are searching. Video is big today, but the challenge like everything becomes

Though essential, email can be a productivity killer. Similar to leveraging social networks to research connections for business, sales or recruiting your inbox can become overwhelming, especially if it is not properly setup to field incoming and track outgoing messages. I wrote about this a while back, but take a look at some new features and more reasons why I love Xobni.

LinkedIn is not just a place to smack up a profile anymore. It’s much more than that. It’s your resume and your point of reference for most employers you will come in contact with. Most recruiters lean on LinkedIn like it’s the only thing left in the world. So how can you maximize your profiles potential?

It’s really a simple process. Nose down sourcing is really another way of saying “Information gathering.” It’s not rocket science. It’s really more about taking the obvious and taking it to the extreme.