Active Sourcing

Here are the learnings from the exchange:

• Active sourcing is a strategy that should be used complementary to other recruiting methods.

• Candidates are more interested in the direct request of the company than in the request from the headhunter.

• The whole company needs to recruit, not just the HR department.

• In close markets and among experts, there is a lot of personal networking - this is both a challenge and an opportunity for the recruiting company.

• The specialist departments need to be sensitized to the role relationship between the company and the candidate. In active sourcing, candidates are not the supplicants, but want to be won over by the company.

• Recruiters need a hunter mentality, but the hard skills can be learned.

• Quick responses to candidate queries and accessibility to departments are essential.

Thanks to all participants for this in-depth, honest and constructive exchange!