The Recruitment field while an interesting one does in fact depend on Sourcers to meet the requirements. A Recruiter’s task is never ending because as the company grows there are more vacancies emerging hence a Sourcer’s task is a continuous one. A Sourcer acts as a support for Recruiters to fall back on when all their efforts turn futile.
The emergence of Social Technology has had a lasting effect on the recruiting industry as a whole. The current trend in recruiting is Social Recruiting. So if you’re a Sourcer then it is essential for you to be updated about the current trends in the recruiting ecosystem.
Sourcing for candidates is a cumbersome task that requires a diverse approach. For Recruiters this poses a challenge as they need to cast a wide net to catch those hard to find candidates, while others need a targeted networking approach if they need to get anywhere in their search for desirable candidates with the right calibre. This calls for technology that can speed up the entire process and assist them in landing that perfect candidate for the job. Therefore here are, “5 Elements of a Sourcing Strategy” that you should be aware of.

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