Sourcing disappearing as pitched by Workforce Recruiting? How naive would that be! Sourcing is an integral part of a recruiter's life, it always has been, whether you're corporate or third party. How we do it, and the tools we use, have evolved over time, and for some it's an intrinsic and effortless part of who they are. Certainly companies can be very passive in their recruiting and just hope by posting a job the right candidate will land in their Applicant Tracking System. But a Recruiter that can source will put together a strategy to find that person, not just wait for them to magically appear. In fact, a really good recruiter probably already has a few options that you could tap into before you even post a job. And quite frankly, waiting for the right candidate is a liability. It costs your company.
Now don't get me wrong, I don't have a problem with job postings. I like them, they're a part of any recruiting plan. Employee Referral Programs are an excellent tool as well. But, if a critical element to your hiring is to increase diversity in you