Random Sourcing: Missing the Best Candidates

by Krista Bradford | Last updated Dec 31, 2015 | Published Nov 15, 2011 | Candidate Sourcing, Intellerati Blog | 0 comments

Random. A database search here, a little Google there, a LinkedIn query or two and pretty soon anyone who fancies himself a recruiter can assemble a list of potential candidates that, upon first glance, looks as though they might be right. But upon closer scrutiny, you’ll quickly discover that the research is flawed. It has failed to include qualified talent from top target companies. In fact, about half of that talent is MIA.