Qu'est-ce que Sourcing ?
Definition
Sourcing is the upstream phase of recruitment that involves identifying and contacting potential candidates, particularly passive profiles who do not apply to job postings. It relies on LinkedIn, CV databases, GitHub or professional networks.
In practice
A talent sourcer uses advanced Boolean search operators to find the right profiles, then contacts them via LinkedIn InMail or cold email. The goal is to feed the company's talent pool.
Key takeaway
70% of talent is passive. Sourcing gives you access to the invisible market that traditional job postings simply cannot reach.
Définitions connexes
Talent acquisition
A long-term strategic approach to attracting, identifying and acquiring the best talent for an organisation.
Direct Approach
Recruitment technique consisting of directly contacting a candidate — without them having applied — to present a professional opportunity.
Headhunting
Premium recruitment method targeting high-level executives and rare experts who are not actively seeking employment.
Talent pool
A database of pre-identified potential candidates that a company maintains contact with for future hiring needs.
Outbound recruiting
A proactive approach where the recruiter directly contacts identified candidates without waiting for applications.