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Talent Sourcer job description
A talent sourcer finds great candidates who are not applying. They build targeted searches, map talent pools, and write outreach that gets passive candidates interested in talking.
Responsibilities
- Build Boolean and X-ray searches for each role
- Map talent pools at target companies and communities
- Write personalized outreach and follow-ups
- Track response rates and adjust messaging
- Hand interested candidates to recruiters with notes
- Maintain a talent database for future roles
Requirements
- One to three years in sourcing or recruiting research
- Advanced search skills
- Engaging outreach writing
- Organized pipeline tracking
- Curious about different job markets
Tools
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Gem or hireEZ
- GitHub and niche communities
- Google Sheets
What success looks like after 90 days
- A weekly flow of interested candidates per role
- Outreach templates tested by role type
- A growing talent database
Screening questions
Ask these before you book an interview.
- Which roles have you sourced for?
- Write a Boolean search for a sample role.
- What response rates did your outreach achieve?
- This is a full-time role working set hours each business day. Can you commit to that schedule?
Interview questions
- Find me three candidates for this role in ten minutes.
- How do you personalize outreach at volume?
- A great candidate says not now. What next?
- How do you know a talent pool is exhausted?
Hiring tip
Agree on the profile with three example candidates before sourcing starts. Calibration up front prevents weeks of wasted outreach.
Talent Sourcer hiring FAQ
What does a Talent Sourcer do?
A talent sourcer finds great candidates who are not applying. They build targeted searches, map talent pools, and write outreach that gets passive candidates interested in talking. Day to day, the role covers work such as: build Boolean and X-ray searches for each role, map talent pools at target companies and communities, and write personalized outreach and follow-ups.
How much does it cost to hire a full-time Talent Sourcer from the Philippines?
We place a full-time Talent Sourcer from the Philippines for $1,800 a month. Every candidate passes our top 2% vetting, starts within 14 days, and comes with a 1-week trial backed by a replacement or refund. The price is a flat monthly rate for a dedicated full-time hire.
What skills should a Talent Sourcer have?
Look for: one to three years in sourcing or recruiting research, advanced search skills, engaging outreach writing, and organized pipeline tracking. Common tools include LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem or hireEZ, GitHub and niche communities, and Google Sheets.
What should a Talent Sourcer achieve in the first 90 days?
A weekly flow of interested candidates per role, outreach templates tested by role type, and A growing talent database.
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We place a full-time Talent Sourcer from the Philippines for $1,800 a month. Every candidate passes our top 2% vetting, starts within 14 days, and comes with a 1-week trial backed by a replacement or refund.