• Sourcing Fundamentals: Basic Boolean search skills are essential

  • Learn basic Boolean operators and string writing
  • Don’t rely solely on LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Expand searches beyond LinkedIn to other platforms

• Alternative Sourcing Platforms:

  • Facebook (3 billion users vs LinkedIn’s 900 million)
  • GitHub (especially for tech talent)
  • Craigslist (still viable for finding candidates)
  • Professional associations

• Site Operator Technique:

  • Use “site:domain.com” in Google searches
  • Example: site:facebook.com + keywords
  • Effective for finding candidates on specific platforms

• Contact Finding Tools:

  • Kendo Sourcing Ninja
  • RocketReach (83% success rate for email formats)
  • Lucia
  • Contact Out
  • SeekOut
  • Better Leap

• AI Integration Strategy:

  • Use ChatGPT to help write Boolean strings
  • Don’t rely solely on AI - use it as a productivity enhancer
  • Combine AI capabilities with human judgment
  • Use AI for creating personalized outreach messages

• Candidate Outreach Process:

  • Find the candidate through sourcing
  • Determine contact information (email/phone)
  • Use traditional phone calls when possible
  • Create personalized outreach messages

• Modern Sourcing Philosophy:

  • Sourcing is both art and science
  • Pattern recognition is crucial
  • Understanding industry trends helps targeting
  • Use marketing concepts like personas

• Professional Development Approach:

  • Constantly learn new tools and techniques
  • Don’t fear new technology
  • Maintain human element in recruiting
  • Balance technology with relationship building

• Email Structure Research Method:

  • Google company domain + “RocketReach email structure”
  • Verify email formats through multiple sources
  • Use email finding tools to validate addresses

• ChatGPT Implementation:

  • Use for writing job descriptions
  • Generate creative job postings
  • Create personalized candidate messages
  • Find synonym terms for Boolean searches

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