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Recruiters spend, on average, one third of their work week sourcing candidates<\/a>. That\u2019s because filling your pipeline with qualified talent is not only essential to your success as a tech recruiter, but also to the success of your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to make sure this time is well-spent each week, which is why we\u2019re sharing three sourcing strategies to help you be as efficient as possible with your time and ultimately, exceed your recruiting goals this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cultivate an Engaging Brand Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Historically, \u201cemployer brand\u201d has only referred to the brand of the organization looking to hire and retain staff. However, the importance of brand has broadened to also include personal recruiter and agency brands. In this context, a brand is the collective experience a candidate has with you and\/or your organization or agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With 82% of candidates considering employer brand and reputation before applying for a job<\/a>, it\u2019s worth investing in your brand by establishing your brand story, communicating your brand effectively and continuously measuring the success of your brand. Now more than ever, building a pipeline of active and passive tech candidates requires a powerful brand that is deliberate, data-drive and continually nurtured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read Dice’s latest eBook for more strategies and tips for sourcing tech<\/a> talent in today’s ultra-competitive market.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Diversify Your Sourcing Channels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every good recruiter has their go-to channels for sourcing candidates, but every great recruiter is regularly evaluating their list and is always on the lookout for new channels. With the shifts in the market over the last couple of years, it\u2019s natural that candidates have shifted their job search tactics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online channels are still a predominant sourcing channel, but just like you wouldn\u2019t only invest in one type of stock, it\u2019s important to keep a diverse list of sourcing channels. For example, employee referral programs can be a great, cost-effective channel for sourcing quality candidates. Plus, 45% of employees sourced from referrals stay for four years or longer<\/a>! In a constantly evolving tech hiring market, it\u2019s imperative to be creative and open to trying new sourcing channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optimize Your Outreach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Personalization still reigns. It may take additional time to draft individual messages, but making a candidate feel like the message is unique to them almost guarantees a higher response in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are multiple ways to personalize your outreach, such as the type of message you send (email, direct message, phone call) or the length of the message. Personalizing your outreach establishes trust and creates a positive atmosphere for candidates. It also supports a positive experience with your brand, your agency\u2019s brand and\/or your employer\u2019s brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out Dice\u2019s eBook, Sourcing Tech Talent: 5 Strategies for Finding the Right Hire<\/a>, for more strategies and actionable tips you can apply to your sourcing strategies today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Recruiters spend, on average, one third of their work week sourcing candidates. That\u2019s because filling your pipeline with qualified talent is not only essential to your success as a tech recruiter, but also to the success of your organization. It\u2019s important to make sure this time is well-spent each week, which is why we\u2019re sharing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":132,"featured_media":288484360,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2154],"class_list":["post-999881928","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sourcing-candidates"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n3 Tactics to Refresh Your Sourcing Strategy - Dice Hiring<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Recruiters spend, on average, one third of their work week sourcing candidates. 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