Making any prediction is not easy because you can only predict the things you can influence, or you can make a prediction based on the information you have … Read more
Farewell 2018 – See You Next Year!
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne! Another year has passed and with … Read more
Hello, I Am a Sourcer and I Am Worth It
The world of cyclical hiring is a rollercoaster of emotions, pain, and confusion only akin to buying a house in the United States. Oh, and marriage; … Read more
We Got Sourced – the Do’s and Don’t to Keep Innovators
SourceCon is a conference stocked full of energy, innovation, and an amazing group of friends. Don’t miss it! A major “win” is the people you meet … Read more
Sourcing Lesson Number 1
Do you feel like we have spent a lot of time speaking about technology lately? As I reflect on my career and some of what I have experienced I have tried … Read more
A Deep Dive Into Sourcing on Reddit – Part 3
As previously mentioned, Reddit presents a wealth of talent communities, but the user anonymity component creates a challenge. The real question is how do … Read more
A Deep Dive Into Sourcing on Reddit – Part 2
Finding the right subreddit communities to subscribe to for sourcing on Reddit can be a bit of a stab in the dark if you’re new to the platform. There are … Read more
Sourcing Engineers From Amazon Reviews
I am always looking to provide a unique and personalized candidate experience. I find it easy to collect data. But it is often hard to find something in … Read more
Responsiveness and Being Human in Sourcing and Recruiting
For my first blog on SourceCon, I am going to talk about something you may not like to hear. via GIPHY This is typical for what I get as feedback from … Read more
I Am Too Busy to Source; What Do I Do?
I hear this all too often from too many people in our industry that are a full desk, half desk, executive recruiter, etc. Well, what are you going to do … Read more
The 5 Tool Sourcer
Building a sourcing team is an exciting challenge, and a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the business you support. But like anything worth … Read more
The Importance of Value Add Metrics
Time to fill, cost per hire we are all familiar with the “standard” recruiting metrics but have you ever considered highlighting your value to the … Read more
What Separates the Best Talent Sourcers from the Rest?
This question is often asked on many different recruiting groups on Facebook. How do I become better at talent sourcing? Of course, it’s good to highlight … Read more
The Risk of Bias in AI Sourcing/Matching Solutions
Over the years there’s been quite a bit written about bias in the hiring process, but not much attention has been paid to bias specifically at the … Read more
5:30 AM at #SourceCon
It’s 5:30 AM on Monday on the first day of whatever time zone this SourceCon might be located and I’m walking the halls of the event. The venue looks so … Read more
A Different Reason for Appreciating #SourceCon
Not many people have attended more SourceCons than I have. I had the honor of presenting at the very first one in 2007 and many since. And the further … Read more
AI and Its Impact on Recruiters
Self-driving cars. Digital Assistants. Chatbots. The future is now, and some of us are eager to embrace it. Others, however, have a dystopian image of … Read more
WebClipDrop is Now ZAPinfo
Doug Berg is the first to tell you he’s not very good at naming companies. “Everything I’ve ever started ended up with a different name … Read more
Sourcing Foreign Works With My Visa Jobs
Want to find a website for U.S.-based and foreign workers seeking opportunities in America? What about companies or their contacts who hire foreign … Read more
Why It Is Good to Share Your Knowledge
SourceCon Budapest 2018 was a first SourceCon conference in Europe and one amazing event. This conference is built by amazing people who like to share, and … Read more