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Welcome the new school of sourcing legends: Martel, Adam, Katie, Danielle and... you?
Will you be the next sourcing legend to be celebrated?
Jim Stroud
March 17, 2024
SourceCon Community,
Back in December we put a new twist on an old favorite and it has worked out well. Of course, I mean - Sourcers Anonymous, where contributing content earns you tickets to SourceCon events! As expected, several members of the community stepped up and took advantage and I am proud to say that I will meet them in upcoming SourceCon conferences. (Clearing my throat as dramatic music plays in my imagination.) Please join me in welcoming the new school of sourcing legends: Ashley Surratt, Katie McBain, Adam Treitler, and Martel Howard.
All of their respective articles will be posted on the SourceCon website by Monday, March 18, 2024. Click here to read what’s available now. Yay!
You know, as I look at the Sourcers Anonymous graphic above, it looks incomplete. Hmm… I know what it is. Your picture is missing! As soon as you can, send me your articles so we can get the process started. It takes time to write articles that must be peer-reviewed in orer to qualify. I get it. But the good news is that once you have 4 peer reviewed articles you have earned the right to attend in-person any upcoming SourceCon. So, if you can’t make it to Orlando in April, you could be first in-line to attend the next one. So, don’t let “April is too soon for me” be an excuse. And for that matter, register now for SourceCon 2024 in Orlando because time is rapidly running out!!!
Okay, before I let you go, let me redo the above graphic so it makes more sense to me.
Yeah, that’s about right. ;-)
See you at SourceCon!!!
Jim Stroud
Your SourceCon Editor
P.S. If you would like a shout-out in an upcoming episode of “The Source!,” tag us on social media (@SourceCon) with the hashtag #SourceConShoutOut and I will do what I can.
;-)
The Source Interviews…
A series of short 2-minute interviews (more or less) with luminaries in the talent acquisition space. This week features the insights of Kevin Grossman, VP, Research @ ERE. Topics covered this week:
Fresh Content
Breaking into the Sourcing Industry
Every friend group has that friend who can find out what the commotion is down the street, the name of that guy from the coffee shop, or the drama in your HOA in 20 seconds flat. If that person is you, sourcing might be a job that you would thrive in! Sourcing in the talent acquisition space requires a desire to find information in new and creative ways. There are techniques you can add to your toolbelt to find information faster, but at the core, you have to be an information seeker.
The Magnetic Field of Sourcing – Drawing Talent Towards You
What is usually the first impression someone gets of your organization? I would venture to say it is your website. You want them to be pulled into this gravity well by your vision and ethos. A lot of people want to know that they are a part of something greater and are making a difference. It’s not just about the roles that are open but the opportunities that await. Therefore, magnetizing your sourcing begins with crafting a narrative that’s compelling and aligned with the aspirations of your desired talent pool.
Pineapple, Pizza & People
Alright, I’m not here to start a war over the world’s one of the most debated topics: pineapple on pizza. Liking or hating pineapple on pizza is a personal choice, but hating or disliking people against your choice is a cognitive bias! Let’s kick things off with a quick game I played with ChatGPT 🙂 where I provided a word, and it had to respond with what came to mind (system) within the first 5 seconds. Here are the results I received…
Upcoming Conferences
SourceCon
Orlando | Digital
April 9-10, 2024
Learn from and connect with sourcing leaders and professionals. This isn't your typical conference — it's an immersive experience that goes beyond the surface, delving deep into the innovative strategies and cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping the sourcing landscape. (SourceCon)
ERE Recruiting Conference
Austin | Digital
May 14-16, 2024
The ERE Recruiting Conference is the premier independent practitioner-led recruiting event that provides actionable insights for TA pros, by TA pros. Join fellow colleagues to discover practical ideas, best practices, and case study solutions from leaders who share your toughest recruiting challenges — and have experience overcoming them. (ERE Recruiting Conference)
Talent42
Seattle | Digital
June 3-4, 2024
The No. 1 tech recruiting conference will be returning in June to provide best practices in small-group settings from some of the best talent acquisition professionals in the world. From impactful presentations to candid roundtables to hands-on workshops, this is the conference you do not want to miss. (Talent42)
Caption This and Win Some Merch!
Whomever comes up with the best caption for this will win some cool SourceCon merch. Give it your best shot. Deadline is Friday, March 22, 2024 at 5 pm EST.
May the source be with you!
Jim Stroud
Your SourceCon Editor
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