Talent Sourcing.

 

A relatively new concept in the world of Talent Acquisition.

 

And if you haven’t heard about it yet: you could compare it to lead generation in sales. Creating talent pipelines: that is what talent sourcers do.

 

But isn’t that what a recruiter does?

 

Actually, no.

 

There are a few key differences:

• While sourcing refers to a proactive search for active ánd passive qualified candidates, recruiting is about reviewing and pre-screening candidates, so has a more reactive focus.
• Talent Sourcers attract talents and stay in touch with them. In comparison: recruiters navigate talent through the full recruitment process (from screening to facilitating the actual hiring).

 

So basically: the role of a recruiter starts, there where that of a sourcer ends.

 

It is therefore not surprising that sourcers own different skills than recruiters. Sourcing truly became a specialisation within the field of Talent Acquisition, and at Successr we fully developed this specialisation.

 

So what is so special about our approach?

 

We build talent pipelines

Our sourcers are true ‘hunters’ as we like to call them. They know exactly how to search and where to find the right talent. They use several innovative techniques to reach this, like data mining and data analysis.

We don’t just collect random potential candidates and deliver them to your doorstep. We get to know the companies we work for inside and out. This means we also think along in the full talent strategy and not just for this specific hire. Sustainability is a very important term for us, especially when it comes to relationships and talent.

 

We are market research specialists

Our sourcers are true labor market specialists. They know the market by heart and can, by doing their profound research, create a detailed image of specific parts of the market. By providing market insights, you get a better image of what’s happening in the market, what is realistic and what not. This enables companies to make the right decisions and be as effective as possible when it comes to finding the right candidate!

 

Our approach is personal and people-oriented

We believe that personalization is the key to a positive candidate experience. Every touchpoint that an organisation has with candidates is significant: from the very first contact to signing the contract. That is why we highly value a personal touch in all our communication and use creative ways to make this true.

 

We use our collective knowledge in the best way possible

We don’t just put 1 sourcer in a company and that’s it. There is a full international and dedicated team behind finding the right hire. We have all the knowledge in-house. Our sourcers ánd recruiters work closely together to use all our specialist knowledge in the best way possible.

 

We build on your Employer Brand

Our sourcers will be working under your brand identity. The more our sourcers reach out to people, the more exposure your employer brand will get. This will result in attracting talents in an easier way. As more people get familiar with your brand, you will enjoy a number of benefits that go far beyond finding the right people.

 

You will appear more trustworthy, word around your brand will travel, your reputation will improve and you will be able to connect with people that you may not have reached otherwise.

 

So if you are serious about talent…

Then you consider Talent Sourcing not just as a ‘nice to have’, but as an essential element of your Talent Acquisition Strategy so that you ensure to be fit for the future!

 

You may get disappointed if you expect to hire the right person by just putting out a job vacancy. Hiring then may take months.

 

By sourcing qualified candidates ahead of time, open positions will be filled faster and are way more likely to be a long-term, diverse, and quality fit. This will not only save you time, money, and stress but is also going to improve your Employer Brand.

 

What are you waiting for?

Let’s get in touch with our Sourcing Team! Send our Recruitment Consultant Sigal a message: Sigal.shepher@successr.nl