Tips and Tricks

Last year, I started posting a new tip and trick every day of the work week. They had to do with job searching, sourcing, or things like saving money when shopping. I didn't keep up with it, but plan to do it this year. At the end of each month, I will post all of the tips and tricks from last month on this article.

January

Tip 1: A lot of companies have talent communities. These are no different than signing up for a favorite brand and getting emails when they have new items. Except these will tell you when a fitting job has opened. If you have a company you want to work for, but they don't have anything at this time or you aren't ready to join them yet - join their talent community. Join a few.

And as a start, here is one for the company that I work for!?https://lnkd.in/guZDGxv

Tip #2: Don't want to pay a ridiculous amount of money for television anymore? Especially when you are already paying for things like Hulu and Netflix already? Go to a Walgreens, CVS, Target and pick up an antenna. They cost around $20 and can get you a bunch of basic cable channels! Now, you can watch live television and you don't have to pay another monthly bill for it.

Tip #3: Many Sourcers use Google Images to upload a picture of someone to find where else they might show up on the internet. Not enough of them use Google Images to find resumes! Go to Settings -> Advanced Search -> Change the color to black & white -> Type in a few keywords. Look at all of these Harvard graduates who studied Engineering. I can download all of their resumes into a folder and add them to my CRM and I now have contact information for them!

Tip #4: If you are looking for a remote role, many job boards now have filters to narrow down your search. However, you can also use the following in your search: (remote OR virtual OR "at home" OR "from home").

Tip #5: Many are out of work right now and with that it can be difficult to pay for services to help find something new. There is a really great Facebook group that started at the beginning of the pandemic to help people with their resumes for free. Join the group here, post your resume, and connect with someone who can help: https://lnkd.in/gznf25K

Tip #6: Want to connect with the people responsible for hiring at your dream company? Use the string (sourcer OR sourcing OR recruiter OR recruiting OR talent) on here and start connecting with people! Keep an eye out for their job postings, learn about how to get in the door at their company, and when you apply for a fitting role you can send them a free message on here or email to follow-up!

Tip #7: A lot of people are using green screens these days for things like Zoom calls, sketch videos, and photography. You don't need to buy anything too fancy to get the job done. Go to a dollar store and pick up a green table cloth and some tape and hang it up behind you!

Tip #8: A lot of Hiring Managers like to see candidates from their alma mater or previous companies. When looking for candidates, run search with a string composed of these places.

Tip #9: These days, it's all about referrals. You can apply for hundreds of jobs, but you can get an offer faster by connecting with someone from your past. If you are looking for something new, connect with some previous colleagues who saw how hard of a worker you are and would go to bat for you. Find out what might be available on their team, their department, or just at their company. Hiring Managers trust their colleagues and are often more than willing to interview people first that their colleagues recommended over applicants.

Tip #10: Combing through resume books from colleges is a great way to find prospects for your entry-level roles. It also is a great way to find contact information for people. Most schools allow you to look through these for free, all you have to do is create a login. An example string could be: inurl:resumebook* (mba OR "master* business" OR "master* of business") to find anyone with an MBA. You can also add a graduation year or two into your search to narrow it down.?#sourcer?#sourcing?#recruiter?#recruiting?#talentaquisition?#hiring

Tip #11: When looking for a new job, make sure you know all of the different titles there could be for your desired role. If you are looking for a leadership role in manufacturing, example titles could be: Production Supervisor, Operations Leader, Manufacturing Team Lead. Research the companies you want to work for and see what they use for this type of role. Don't just use the most recent title you had.?#jobseach?#jobseekertips?#careeradvice

Tip #12: If you are looking for a new role, add your email to your profile on here. Maybe even your phone number. That way, recruiters can reach you directly and easily.?#jobsearch?#jobseeking?#jobseekertips

Tip #13: Follow companies that you want to work for on here and other social media sites. Read their posts, learn more about what they are doing, their goals, their motto, what their employees are up to. And then use these things in your interview with the company and show them why you belong there and that this won't be just another job to you.?#jobsearch?#jobseekertips?#jobseekeradvice

Tip #14: Make sure you have a profile picture on here. Recruiters and Sourcers don't always reach out to someone on here without an image as they think they might not be responsive or maybe their resume isn't updated. Also, add a cover photo that tells a little more about you. It could be of the college you attended, a favorite vacation spot, or maybe even a certification that you received.?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #15: Hiretual has a really great, free Chrome extension. It not only helps with finding contact information, but it also helps you build out one Boolean string a day!?https://lnkd.in/gs5UduP

Tip #16: Many people have a Gmail address that is their?[email protected]. Try out this formula in a newly composed email and if all four options are filled in, then the email is real. You can also sometimes go off of the person's picture!?#sourcer?#sourcing?#recruiter?#recruiting?#talentaquisiton?#peoplesearchengine

Tip #17: When looking for a new job, set up alerts on Indeed, LinkedIn, Google, and everywhere else you can so you can start off your day with a new batch of jobs to apply to! You will also be one of the first to apply for these roles!?#jobsearch?#jobseeking?#jobseekingtips?#jobseekertips

Tip #18: If you have worked contract roles, were laid off from a company, a company you worked for closed - make sure you note these things on a resume. When someone is job hoppy, it can push people in talent acquisition away as that is one of the first things a hiring manager will ask us about. If we have more information to go off of from the start then there is a better chance we will still reach out.?#jobsearch?#jobsearchadvice?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips?#jobseeking?#jobseekingtips

Tip #19: Become a subject matter expert in your field. Study everything you can. Read news about your industry. Take some free classes online. Then, start a blog, create a YouTube channel, build a website. Show people how much you know. These tools can be great ways to get noticed by a company and they can also be useful to send to a recruiter when you start interviewing for a role.?#jobsearch?#jobsearchadvice?#careeradvice

Tip #20: Make sure you always list your education on your resume and profile. A lot of roles we work on require at least a Bachelor’s degree. If you don’t list this on your profile, we might not reach out. Even if the degree is not relevant to your industry or is from a long time ago, still make sure to list it. And don’t forget about trainings, certifications, classes, and any other types of additional education.?#jobsearch?#jobsearchadvice?#careeradvice

Tip 21: There are many great reasons to hire veterans, one of them being they are hard workers and will do what it takes to complete their daily tasks. When it comes to hiring veterans, there are some great job boards and resume books such as?hireveterans.com/. There is a filter on Indeed to narrow down your search and all messages are free (If you already have a paid subscription). And you can you can find a super helpful, super string in the following article that you can use on here: https://booleanblackbelt.com/2013/07/how-to-find-military-veterans-for-sourcing-recruiting/?#hiringveterans?#sourcer?#sourcing?#recruiter?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #22: A LinkedIn profile doesn't often explain your background like a resume does. Upload your resume to your profile and this should increase the amount of messages you get from those in Talent Acquisition regarding new career opportunities! And don't worry if you don't have one put together or maybe it needs a little work, as LinkedIn has a feature to help you build your resume!

Tip #23: Putting metrics on your resume can really make a difference! And this isn't just if you work in sales. Make sure your resume shows a few different facts and figures involving things like goals that you reached, growth you helped contribute to, or money you saved the company. Those in Talent Acquisition can use these things as selling points to the Hiring Manager to really show how much of an impact you can have if you join the company.?#jobsearch?#jobseeekers?#careeradvice

Tip #24: It can be difficult to drink eight glasses of water a day. Cut up fruit and add it to your water bottle. Pick up a Mio or Crystal Light flavoring. Have one or two of those glasses come one of the many healthy seltzers such as Bubbly, LaCroix, or Waterloo!

Tip #25: You can download an archive of all of your LinkedIn Data! I know, very cool. If you are in Talent Acquisition, this is a great way to add new candidates to your talent pool. If you are a job seeker, this is a great way to find those in Talent Acquisition that you are connected to who might be able to help you find something new.

All you have to do is:

? Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage.

? Select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown.

? Click the Data Privacy on the left rail.

? Under the How LinkedIn uses your data section, click Get a copy of your data.

• Select the data that you’re looking for and Request archive.

Tip #26: When someone in Talent Acquisition asks you for your resume, make sure you don't just send a download of your Indeed or LinkedIn profile. A formatted resume is what we need to fully understand your background and experience and also sell you as a candidate to the hiring team.?#jobsearch (Also, tip #52)

Tip #27: Hiring Managers really like to see candidates that come from direct competitors. They want to hire people who know the industry and can hit the ground running. If you are looking for a new role, find out who the competitors are for your most recent employer. Then, apply for fitting roles there and you should have a better chance of getting in the door.?#jobsearch?#careeradvice

Tip#28: Glassdoor isn't the only place to look up the reputation of a company. Indeed has a feature for this. Better Business Bureau is a good resource. Find out if you know anyone who work or worked at the company you are looking into and see what they have to say.?#jobsearch?#careeradvice

Tip #29: Most conferences are digital right now, which means they have probably dropped their pricing and you don't have to pay for travel, hotel, and meals. Look into the conference you have had on your list and find out if they will work for your schedule and budget this time around!

Tip #30: Sometimes you come across an outdated resume on Indeed or on here. Use one another to cross-reference. Use open-web and see if you can find their resume somewhere else. This will save you time in the long run.

Tip #31: Jobseekers change their cover letter for each and every role they apply to, but don't use the same approach for their resumes. Don't just use the same resume for every job you apply to. Change it up a little to have it mirror the job description and requirements.?#jobsearch?#careeradvice

Tip #32: People in Talent Acquisition are told to stay away from people who are job hoppy. There are a few conglomerates out there that have many different companies under their umbrella. Make sure you don't overlook people who went from one company to another within the same umbrella. While these people may look hoppy, they are actually probably being promoted to bigger and better opportunities.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #33: If you are looking for a new role, join Meetup groups in your area. You might not have been able to go out and be a part of these in the past, but they are now virtual. Make an introduction, make connections, find a mentor, find out who knows of vacant roles at their company.?#jobsearch?#careeradvice

Tip #34: When it comes to putting together your resume, don't just list skills at the top or bottom. Mention how you used them and when you used them in the body of your resume, otherwise a Sourcer or Recruiter might think you only had a little experience with that skill and it was recent.?#jobsearch?#jobseeekers?#jobseekeradvice

Tip #35: If you are looking for a new pool of prospects that you and your competitors probably haven't come across yet, spell one of the words in the desired title wrong. Spell Engineer with one less "e" towards the end. Spell Developer without the last "e." Sometimes people make a simple spelling mistake on their profile, so don't go thinking that person can't come in and do a great job at your company!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #36: If you are looking for a new job, make sure you have a professional voicemail set and an appropriate email address. You can always make an email something like?[email protected]?to use when it comes to your resume and online profiles.?#jobsearch?#jobseekertips?#careeradvice

Tip #37: If you are looking to connect with people in your area, download Shapr on your phone! You can connect with people for career opportunities, find people to make movies with, find that missing guitarist for your band, and so much more!

Tip #38: Check resumes for references! If you are hiring a Production Supervisor, then your most recent candidate might have listed their current and previous Production Managers on their resume with contact information. If you are also looking to hire a Production Manager, then you now have a few good people to reach out to!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #39: If you work in Talent Acquisition, you should set up Google Alerts to find out when competitors in your area are going through layoffs. You can even connect with people at these companies who work in TA or HR to see how you can get those losing their job in the door at your company.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #40: When interviewing with a company, don't just talk about why the role excites you. Talk about why the company excites you. Read about history, culture, values, mission, goals, and future and bring these things up in your interview!?#jobsearch?#jobseekertips?#careeradvice

Tip #41: If you are looking for a new role, utilize your local community. Check out Facebook groups, Nextdoor, talk to your neighbors. Don't just rely on applying for jobs. Referrals remain a top source for hires, so if you can find someone who will help you get in the door at their company, you can have a better chance this way of finding a new job!?#jobsearch?#jobseekertips?#careeradvice

Tip #42: Crossing things off can make you feel more accomplished. Create a To Do list for your daily tasks and cross off each one when you complete it. This can be applied to things like work, chores, and so much more.

Tip #43: When a candidate responds to your Indeed message, following up with them from your work email isn't always the best way to go. Your email could find itself in a Spam folder or the candidate might ignore your email. Follow-up with the candidate via phone or text and get the process going from there.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #44: If a role you are working on offers relocation, look nationwide but put in the name of the city or state where the role is into your search string. Reach out to some people who might not live in that area anymore, but might be open to or are already looking to return there!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #45: If you build a Boolean string, but it is too big for a search engine or other platform, you can replace all of your OR statements with the | symbol.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition?#boolean

Tip #46: Many companies offer referrals fees. This means they will pay their employees for successfully referring someone they know to one of their available positions. This is a great way for the employee to make extra money and help someone find a new job and company. Ask your HR or Talent Acquisition department if you have one of these programs and help staff your company with dependable, hard-working, and intelligent people just like you!

Tip #47: Candidates don't often know the difference between an agency and an RPO. If you are working at an RPO, occasionally check your ATS for people you briefly connected with and then went dark, as they might just apply for the role thinking this will get them in the door faster. You might just find out you have one more hire than you thought.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #48: When applying for jobs, don't just hit the Easy Apply button on Indeed and LinkedIn. Make sure that you actually apply for the role directly on the careers page for each company. This way, you get into the ATS, have a better chance of getting considered, and you will be kept in mind for future roles if you aren't hired for the role you applied for.?#jobsearch?#jobseekers?#careeradvice

Tip #49: Make sure the or statements in the Requirements section of your job description are well defined, otherwise you might lose applicants. Some people won't apply because they misread it and don't think they are a fit or they answer a prequalifying question when applying and are auto rejected.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #50: If a Sourcer or Recruiter reaches out to you about a role that doesn't seem like a fit, that doesn't meant the company doesn't have anything for you at the time. We don't work on every role, so there is a chance we have a colleague working on a better fitting role and we can connect you with them.?#jobsearch?#jobseekertips

Tip #52: If a Sourcer or Recruiter asks for a resume, make sure you send over something that is formatted. A PDF of your Indeed or LinkedIn profile only goes so far, as Hiring Managers really want to see something formal. Also, if you wind up applying to a role, you will need a resume for it. Just make sure you have an updated resume at hand at all times, in case a new opportunity comes up!?#jobsearch?#jobseekertips?#careeradvice

Tip #53: When posting a job, don't try to get too creative with the title. Though it might help you stick out from the competition occasionally, you will also lose out on a lot of candidates this way. When people are looking for a new job, they are usually just looking at one title. Go with the basic title, the one that your competitors are also going with.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition?#hr?#humanresources

Tip #54: If you aren't hearing back from someone who seems like a great fit for a role or someone went dark after showing interest, see if the HM for the role will follow-up with the person. You can get a better response rate this way, so find out if your HMs are willing to help and if so, send them the occasional person.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#humanresources

Tip #55: If you recruit for a company in the healthcare industry or one like it, adding something like, (volunteer OR charity OR nonprofit OR “non profit” OR “mission driven” OR “life changing” OR “life saving”) to your search will help?you find people that are excited to and wanting to work for your company.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentacquisition

Tip #56: When looking for a new job, keep an open mind when it comes to titles. You might be a Manager at a smaller company and a Supervisor role at another company might offer more pay, more career stability, more upward mobility, and these are just a few things to list. You're not always taking a step down and even if it seems that way, the other company might just offer a better door at the end of your climb.?#jobsearch?#jobseekertips?#careeradvice

Tip #57: If you are hiring for Software Engineers or other tech roles, StackShare is a great site to use. It will tell you what other companies use the same tech stack, gives you like terms, provides prospects to reach out to, and so much more!

Tip #58: If you work in Talent Acquisition, make sure you are keeping track of your silver medalist candidates. When a new role opens up that is similar to the previous one you have worked on, reach out to that person first and see if they are still looking for a new role. This can decrease your time-to-fill for some roles.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition?#hiringtalent?#hiringtrends

Tip #59: If you hire bankers, doctors, sales people - use the string (meet OR staff OR team) in an open web search to find websites for places that list the names of their employees. This is an easy way to source a lot of new people at once and verify their current title and employer. You can also throw in the word cell into your search to narrow it down to people who have their personal cell phones listed. This works really well when looking for sales people #sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #60: If you are looking for a free tool to find contact information, check out That's Them! You can also use it to reverse search email addresses and phone numbers.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #61; Texting is a great way to connect with candidates these days, but not everyone in TA has a work cell or budget to sign up for a texting service. If you are looking for a way to text candidates/follow-up with people for free , check out TextNow!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #61: If you finally wind up with a great talent pool for one of your reqs after searching for a while one day, don't work on it much longer. Bookmark the search, save it on OneTab, just put it aside for the rest of the day, move onto another req, and come back to it!?#sourcer?#sourcing?#talentaquisition

Tip# 62: If you are looking to connect with a Sourcer or Recruiter at a specific company, see if you have any 1st connections at that company and then look at their person's contact information. If they list their work email, just use that format while plugging in the name of the person you are trying to connect with!?#jobsearch?#jobseekertips

Tip #63: If you are running out of Indeed or LinkedIn messages, use the Active or Former Military or Ready to work now filters on Indeed or search for first-degree connections, OpenLink members, and job applicants on LinkedIn. These messages are free and will allow you to keep messaging potential hires!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition?#hiring

Tip #64: If a Sourcer or Recruiter reaches out to you about a job, don't respond by telling them to call you anytime. They are busy and they know you are, as well. Provide them with a upcoming dates and times so you can easily get something on the calendar!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #65: If you don't know how to pronounce a candidate's name, check out?https://lnkd.in/eMfdRk2?before you give them a call. If you still don't have an answer, just ask them before you guess. My name is Mikey Weil (my-key wheel) and most people pronounce it like Mickey While. This makes me just assume whoever is calling is a telemarketer and starts off the call on a bad note.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition?#candidateengagement?#candidateexperience

Tip 66: When looking at the Skills & Endorsements part of a person's LinkedIn profile, the clipboard with a check mark means the person took and passed a LinkedIn assessment for that skill!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentacquistion

Tip #67: When interviewing for a new role, make sure you ask questions. This will show your interest in the job and company and that you have done your homework. And don't feel like you need to wait for the interviewer to ask if you have any questions!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseeker

Tip #68: Did you know that you can order a Happy Meal even if you don't have a child with you? Did you know that you can walk into any hotel, pretend you're staying there, and use their restroom? It's all about confidence! When interviewing for a job, the more confident you are the better chance you can have of the role. Do a mock interview with a friend of family member. Study the job description and make sure you can talk about your relevant experience. Take a look at GlassDoor to see what some of the interview questions might be.?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #69: If you are looking for a new role, use the Who viewed your profile feature on here. Request to connect with those that could be a good resource. Some of the people might even be in Talent Acquisition and thought you might be a good fit for a role with their company. And you can always sign up for a free month of premium to see the full list!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

#70: Although there are some really great free resume services out there, sometimes it can make sense to put a little money into this service, if you have it. One good resource would be?Adam Karpiak! He has helped many people in all different industries they often wind up with much higher salaries in their next role!?https://lnkd.in/gSs2ztb?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #71: If you want to test your Sourcing skills, check out out the following website:?https://sourcing.games/ If you are a manager, this could be a resource for your team. And follow?Jan Tegze?to stay updated on when new games are released!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #72: If your company offers referral fees, teach your colleagues how to source! Teach them Boolean, show them how to search through their 1st degree connections on here, encourage them to post roles on their feed. Your employees will earn a little extra cash and you will help close vacant roles!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #73: Boomerang candidates can be a great way to fill some of your vacant roles. These are people who previously worked at your company. They can be valuable as they already know a lot about your company, including your products, your systems, your teams, and so on. Use a filter to find people who used to work at your company and start reaching out to them!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaqusition?#hiringtrends?#hiringtips?#hiring

Tip #74: Hiring Managers don't want to see someone who has been in the same role with the same company for a while, as they don't think the person is strong enough to be promoted. But don't refrain from reaching out to these people. It is often that these people are great employees, but there isn't anywhere for them to move to. Because of this, they will probably be interested in joining your company - so definitely connect with them and do a little digging!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition?#hiringtrends

Tip #75: It never hurts to apply for more than one job at a time at one company. One role might be further into process with an internal or external candidate and they are only focusing on them at this time. Or you might not be the front runner for one role. But that doesn't mean you can't get in the door and move faster for another role. Also, once you have applied for one role and you are in the company's system, it's usually much quicker and easier to apply for other roles. Don't give up, keep applying to roles that fit your background and experience!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #76: If you are looking for a new job, connect with Sourcers and Recruiters! You are looking for a job and we are looking to hire people. It is a great relationship from the start! But the one thing to make sure you never say is, "Hi! What jobs do you have for me?" Don't put them to work to do all of work. Give them something to work with. Let them know you applied for Req (Insert number here) and why you are a great fit. Tell them you checked their careers page and didn't see anything - but want to be added to their pipeline. Let them know the exact title you are looking for. Send them your resume.?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #77: If you want to learn how many extra words you put into posts, write something on here then post it on Twitter. The 280 character count will have you editing out a bunch of fluff and make you a better writer! Head on over to my Twitter page to see how this post turns out over there!?#writingadvice?#writingtips https://lnkd.in/gaiGm9x

Tip #78: Even if you are a fantastic writer, you should download?Grammarly?to help with your spelling, grammar, formatting and more. This will help you with your resume and thank you emails if you are a job seeker and it will help you with job descriptions and outreach if you are hiring!?#writingadvice?#writingtips

?#79: Your resume does not have to fit on one page. This used to be the standard and even then it didn't make sense. Unless you are a recent grad, use whatever space you need to relay your experience, skills, education, certifications, and everything else that will let those hiring know why you are a fit!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips?#resumehelp?#resumetips?#resumewriting

Tip #80: Always send a thank you note as a follow-up to an interview. A quick email is just fine; no need for feather and ink. Thank the interviewer for their time, add a line or two about what excites you about the role, let them know you are looking forward to hearing about next steps, and it doesn't hurt to double-check if there is anything else they need from you.?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #81: When you are putting together a JD or crafting an InMail to a prospect, replace the word "job" with "career." It can really make a difference.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #82: If you are looking for something from someone, you need to provide an incentive. If you want your employees to provide a referral, offer a referral fee. If you want an applicant to fill out a survey, put them in a drawing for a gift card. Whatever you are asking of someone, make it worth their time!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition?#hiring

Tip #83: Tagging people in a post can help you get more views. Tag a few people that find the post relevant or could be a resource and watch your views go up!

Tip #84: When applying for jobs, make sure you have done your research to learn about what a resume looks like and should include for those in your industry. If you are a Graphic Designer, a creative resume with a link to your portfolio. If you work as a Social Media Manager, add icons and handles for your accounts. If you are a Software Engineer, display the programs you have experience with and how proficient you are in each.?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #85: If you are new to Talent Acquisition or just want to gain a little more knowledge about it (especially hiring for IT roles!), check out?Jonathan Kidder's books!?https://lnkd.in/gZRjHeQ?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #86: Don't just post your jobs online! Make some flyers and hang them up around town. Rent an ad in the local paper. Put together a commercial for a basic cable channel. Hire a Signer Spinner for a day. Get creative! There are plenty of free or affordable things you can do to attract local talent!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition?#hiringadvice

Tip #87: If you are looking for a new role, find out where your previous colleagues now work. Find out where the last person in your role is employed. Apply to roles at these companies.?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #88: If you are looking to hire locally, join?Nextdoor! It's a great social site to connect with your neighbors and learn about events, get help finding a missing pet, ask questions, and so much more. And you might just be able to find your next hire on there!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

ip #89: If you are a Software Engineer and you are looking for a new role, build a website for yourself and promote your work on there. Have a page for your work, one for your resume, another about you and what you want in your next role. Even if you aren't a Software Engineer, make your own website and advertise the heck out of yourself!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #90: If you have an interview coming up, do a practice interview with your significant other, roommate, parent, or friend. Have them ask you about your experience, strengths, weaknesses, and have them point out anything you get stuck on or any filler words you are using too often.?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #91: There are so many free trainings that exist out there! If you are in TA, use the following string to find upcoming or recorded trainings: (training OR trainings OR webinar OR webinars OR panel OR panels) AND (free OR "no cost") AND (sourcer OR sourcing OR recruiter OR recruiting OR ta OR "talent acquisition" OR "talent coordinator" OR hiring)?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #92: Check your Spam folder! Every once in a while, a Sourer or Recruiter that you are currently working with, or one that just has a good opportunity for you, has sent you something and it has gone unnoticed!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #93: Encouraging your HM and colleagues to refer people to your vacant roles can really make an impact. And they don't need to be expert Sourcers or even know how to do Boolean.

1. Run a search on LinkedIn,

2. Select 1st connections

3. Share the URL with these people

When they open it, they will be brought to their own 1st degree connections!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #94: If you are looking for a new role, make sure you have enough room on your Voicemail on your phone. You don't want to miss a call from someone you are already working with or someone who could just have the next opportunity for you!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #95: Make sure you have a professional looking headshot on here. No need to hire a photographer or have it done at JCPenney, just use Portrait mode on a phone and take the picture yourself or have someone else take it for you!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

96: If you are looking for a new job, type?#hiring?into the search bar above and connect with some of the people! You can even follow the hashtag and be kept in the loop as new posts arrive!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertipsh

Tip #97: Check out the Auto Rejected people in your ATS! Don't let them slip through the cracks. They might have applied for a role that is too senior for them, but you have another role that fits their background and experience. They might be too expensive for one role, but their desired salary falls into the range for another role!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition?#hiring?#hiringadvice

Tip #98: If you are looking for Software Engineers, don't be scared off by the title of Vice President on a profile or resume. You will commonly see this in the financial industry, but these people are often still in the earlier part of the career and will most likely be open to hearing about Engineer roles.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #99: Indeed just added a filter for Open to relocating! Check it out!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition?#notanad?#idontgetpaidbyindeedtosaythesethingsijustreallyloveindeed

Tip #100: If you are looking for a new job or you are in Talent Acquisition, check out my article. And if you are in Talent Acquisition looking for a new job, these will help you find a job and then hit the ground running once hired!?https://lnkd.in/gsXz8Ds?#jobsearch?#jobseeker?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #101: Go see Cruella in theaters this weekend!

Fine. That's not the tip, but it was a great joke.

If you are a new grad looking for a start to your career, find out where your classmates have accepted roles. Talk to people within your Major. A lot of companies that are hiring entry-level people are hiring a few of these people, so you might be able to get in the door that way! Also, network with alumni!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips?#newgrad?#notanad?#idolovedisneythough

?#102: After scheduling a Phone Screen with a prospect, send them over a calendar invite with the date and time, the number you will be calling them from, and what the call is regarding. And their email provider will send them reminders!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaqusition

Tip 103: When reaching out to someone with an accent/diacritical mark in their name, make sure you actually place it in the name. If you don't know how to create the symbol on your keyboard, copy and paste their name or copy the symbol from a quick Google Search!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #104: If you are one of the people who doesn't want to return to working in an office, you have options! Google, Indeed, LinkedIn - many places to look for jobs have a filter to narrow your search. Also, research companies that hire remotely and focus your search on those companies!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips?#remotejob?#remotework?#remoteworkforce

Tip #105: Facebook can be useful when looking for a new job. Not only to they have a Job search feature (https://lnkd.in/dCdwgwA), but you can join groups for your town and state and go from there!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #106: When reaching out to a prospect about a career opportunity, don't ask who they might know in your first message to them. Make them feel special. If the person responds and says they are not interested at this time, then go ahead and ask them who they know.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #107: If you are looking to learn from some of the best in the business (and me!) follow?TechRecruit Conference?and check out Dueling Sourcers! Top people in the industry show you how to do, well, pretty much anything and everything you need to succeed!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #108: When a prospect gets back to you and tells you they are not interested at this time, send them a link to your Talent Community. They might just become a new employee in the future just because you copy and pasted a link!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaqusition

Tip #109: Download the Bool Chrome Extension to get a little extra help with writing strings!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #110: If you had a very unique title at a previous company, you should change it on your resume and profile to the standard title used in the industry. This will make you easier to find and it will make your background more understandable!?#jobsearch?#jobseeker?#jobseekeradvice

Tip #111: Make sure you have filled out the Skills section of your profile on here!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #112: If you are looking for a great tool to help auto-fill emails on LinkedIn and other social media platforms, check out Recruiter Wand!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition?https://lnkd.in/g7R6QHM

Tip #113: When interviewing someone - walk them through the process, provide the name of who they will hear from next, and talk about the background and career progression of the Hiring Manager. If the Hiring Manager has moved up within your company, this can really go to show that your company truly does offer career growth and stability.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition?#hiring

Tip #114: Head to the Skills & endorsements section of your profile and take LinkedIn skill quizzes to show Recruiters what strengths you have!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #115: When interviewing with a company, read about them in the news and bring up what you learned and are excited about during your interview!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #116: If you are a copywriter, an author, or just like to blog, make sure you use @Capatiize my Title!?https://lnkd.in/e2jN4CB?#copywritingtips?#writingtips?#bloggingtips

Tip #117: Use the Who viewed your profile feature every few days, as there just might be your next hire there!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #118: Make sure you are filling out the body of your LinkedIn profile. Don't just list your Title, Employer, and Dates - list what you did in each role, metrics, programs that were used. Make your profile look like your resume!?#jobsearch?#jobseeker

Tip #119: Source off of your recent 1st degree connections! Every few days, take a look at your new connections and see if they will be a fit for any of your current roles!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #120: Boomerang candidates are great, but don't forget to also look at people who previously worked at your subsidiaries!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #121: If the Recruiter doesn't send a calendar invite regarding an Interview, set one on your personal email calendar! And set a reminder on your phone!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips?#careeradvice

Tip #122: If you come across someone on LinkedIn that is retired, don't keep scrolling! Just because they won't fill a vacant role, doesn't mean they won't be a good resource. Reach out to them and ask them about referrals, places to find candidates, other terms to look for.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #123: If you want to learn from some of the best in the industry, check out the?SourceCon?website! You will learn from Sourcers of all different levels, in all different industries! Want to learn about a new tool? How to scrape a conference list? How to get a higher response rate? You can find all of this and more on there!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #124: If you work in Talent Acquisition make sure you subscribe to?Greg Hawkes' YouTube channel, Sourcing IRL! He covers things like data scraping, new tech innovations, and so much more!?https://lnkd.in/gr_zy3T?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #125: If you are working on a role that offers relocation, don't just look at people who are Open to relocate (Filter) to that area. Look at people who used to live there or went to college there. You can also use filters for this or you can build out a search string for it!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #126: Save every email and every message you get from a Recruiter regarding a job. You might be happy where you are at the time, but anything can happen. When you find yourself back in your job search, you can follow-up.

If you are looking for a job right now, revisit your email and LinkedIn Inbox and see if any of those roles are still available!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #127: If you aren't already, make sure that you follow?Evry1! It is a great community platform for those in TA!?https://lnkd.in/g2QkWAJ?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #128: If you are looking to earn a few extra bucks when shopping online, add the Chrome extensions for Honey and Swagbucks!?#moneysaving?#savingmoney?#tipsforfun

Tip #129: If you are looking to hire people who hold some sort of license (veterinarian, CDL trucker driver, dental hygienist, electrician) find the database for these people and scrape it! And if it costs money to search it, that can go a long way!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #130: Did you know that?Bumble?is not just a dating app? It is also a place to find your next job! If you are looking for a job, download the app and start networking!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #131: Join?Clubhouse?if you haven't already! It's a great networking platform and you can learn a lot from industry leaders. And you don't even need an invite anymore as of today!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #132: Sign-up for?Hung Lee's email letter, Recruiter Brainfood, to learn about upcoming events, available jobs and so much more!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #133: Just like a resume, you should always have a few recent and relevant written references at hand. Even if you are happily employed, anything can change at any time. Ask a few of your current or previous colleagues to write something for you. And when interviewing with a company, give these references the names and titles of those that might be calling them to ask about you!?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #134: Candidates go dark on us. It happens. Build out a campaign in your CRM and email all of these candidates that you haven't heard back from on either a Friday or a Monday of each week. Build out different campaigns for what stage you heard from them last. #sourcing #recruiting #talentaquisition

Tip #135: When first reaching out a prospect about a role, let them know about the team size, the chance of upward mobility, what their day-to-day will look like, and what tools/programs/applications/software they will be using.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #136: If you are working on a role in a small town, put together a PDF to send to candidates that goes over the selling points. Things to cover include cost of living, school district, proximity to a major city, things to do, and outdoor activities.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #137: If you can't send e-campaigns out of your CRM, there are some great tools that you can use!?Mailchimp?is one of them. Most are freemium, have apps, and can really help you when it comes to hiring!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition?#emailmarketing

Tip #138: When a new role opens, don't just check your ATS for the exact same roles from the past. Look at more junior and more senior versions of the role and pull people from there!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #139: If you are trying to get your team or department to know one another better, create trading cards of everyone! This is a fun way for everyone to learn more about where one another is from, their interests, what they do at the company, the best method to contact them.?#managementtip?#managementstyle

Tip #140: Spend a day just following-up with prospects that showed initial interest and then went dark. Don't source new people or work in your ATS for a day, just hang out in your CRM. You will definitely get some leads this way!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #141: If you can't find a lot of information on a prospect but you have a picture of them, reverse search it on Google Images! This will show you anywhere else this picture can be found and you might find that information that you need!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #142: Don't forget about other search engines besides Google. They don't all have the same results as one another and they don't all have the same order of results as one another. Check out Bing, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo, or one of the many others and see what new candidates you can find!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #143: If you are looking for a new job, don't be afraid to apply for a role at a previous employer. As long as you left on a good note, you might just have a good chance of getting back in the door!?#jobsearchtips?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips

Tip #144: If you are looking to go back to school, there are plenty of employers that offer assistance with continued education. Find out if your currently employer offers this or if you are in your job search - find out if your future employer offers this.?#jobsearch?#jobseeker?#careeradvice

Tip #145: Glassdoor isn't just for reviewing a company, they have a job search function. Check it out if you are looking for a new role!?#jobsearch?#jobseeker

Tip #146: If you can't join anymore Groups on here, go to the Requested tab and withdraw yourself from those that are no longer of interest or that you have been waiting on forever.

Tip #147: When interviewing for a new job, make sure you really look at the whole compensation package. Though you might not be seeing a big salary increase in a role, the company might cover more healthcare and offer better options for your retirement. Check out this article I wrote for more examples:?https://lnkd.in/e5VZmfY?#jobsearchadvice?#jobsearchi?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips?#careeradvice

Tip #148: It is illegal in most states for a Recruiter to ask for your current salary. Whether or not you are in one of these states, if you are asked this question - tell the interviewer what you are looking to make in your next role.?#jobsearch?#jobseekeradvice?#jobseekertips?#careeradvice

Tip #149: If you offer relocation for a role, make sure you list this on your job posting and also include it in your outreach. If you do not offer relocation, make sure you list and include that, as well!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #150: If a candidate tells you there have been layoffs at their company, ask them about what other colleagues might be looking. Close a few of your roles and help those easily transition into a new role!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

151: When reaching out to a prospect, turn on the option of read receipt. This will tell you when the person has opened your message. Once they have, give them a call or send a follow-up and get the conversation started!?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #152: If you want to try to minimize your social media usage, delete the apps from your phone and turn off the notifications!

Tip #153: When using your CRM or ATS to find candidates, don't just look through closed reqs. There could be plenty of people in your current reqs that work for other roles or might even work for the original role but were rejected because of older requirements.?#sourcing?#recruiting?#talentaquisition

Tip #154: Don't leave the house with the dryer running! According to the National Fire Protection Association, dryers and washing machines cause an average of 15,970 fires each year, with dryers causing 92% of them. And make sure to always clean the lint!

I learned this in a safety training at a previous company and it always stuck with me!

Tip #155: Apply for a job at your company, so you can learn the process that your candidates go through. This can also be a great way to fix any of the issues that might be steering applicants away! #sourcer #recruiter #talentaquisition