HIRING GLOSSARY
Candidate Sourcing
Definition
Candidate sourcing is the work of actively finding potential applicants and inviting them to apply, rather than only waiting for inbound applications. It includes posting to job boards, referrals, social media, and reaching out to past applicants. Good sourcing widens your pool so a small business has stronger candidates to choose from.
Also called: sourcing, talent sourcing.
Why Candidate Sourcing matters for small businesses
Candidate sourcing is the work of actively finding potential applicants and inviting them to apply, rather than only waiting for inbound applications. It includes posting to job boards, referrals, social media, and reaching out to past applicants. Good sourcing widens your pool so a small business has stronger candidates to choose from.
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