Technical Sourcer (6-month W2 Contract) - job 2 of 2

As a Technical Sourcer at Talentful, you'll be responsible for attracting world-class software engineering talent. This includes utilizing deep sourcing techniques such as Boolean searches and networking to engage passive candidates. You will work closely with clients to understand their culture and hiring needs while collaborating with recruiters to facilitate a stellar candidate experience. By providing top-of-funnel support, you'll help streamline the hiring process while contributing to important hiring events.

The Technical Sourcer position at Talentful requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in technical sourcing within a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess strong sourcing skills, particularly with Boolean techniques, and be comfortable targeting candidates from Central and Eastern Europe. Excellent communication skills and a keen attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Talentful emphasizes learning and development as a key component of professional growth for Technical Sourcers. You'll have access to extensive resources and opportunities to accelerate your personal and professional skills. Additionally, working alongside a team of world-class professionals means that knowledge sharing and best practices are part of the daily experience.

At Talentful, Technical Sourcers enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements, health insurance contributions, and wellness allowances. Other perks include global co-working memberships, enhanced parental leave policies, and matched retirement contributions. These benefits reflect Talentful’s commitment to employee well-being and development.

The culture at Talentful for Technical Sourcers is one of collaboration, innovation, and support. You'll find a creative and dynamic environment where knowledge sharing is encouraged, and every day presents new challenges and growth opportunities. Talentful's mission to help companies scale effectively drives a strong sense of purpose among its employees.

When answering this question, highlight specific sourcing methods you’ve successfully utilized, such as Boolean searches, social media strategies, and networking events. Show how these techniques have helped you find and engage passive candidates effectively.

To approach this question, provide examples of how you have successfully communicated with candidates throughout the recruitment process. Discuss how you've personalized your outreach and built relationships to enhance the candidate experience.

In your response, explain the importance of understanding company culture and your methods for assessing this alignment. Discuss specific tactics to gauge candidate fit beyond technical skills, such as conducting in-depth interviews or leveraging peer interviews.

Your answer should reflect your understanding of how a Technical Sourcer contributes to the recruitment funnel, including your role in attracting talent, enhancing the candidate experience, and providing valuable information to hiring managers.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to share a specific example that demonstrates your sourcing strategies and persistence in finding a candidate who met the role's requirements successfully.

Discuss your organizational and prioritization skills, perhaps mentioning tools you’ve used to manage time effectively. Highlight your abilities to maintain focus and produce quality results even under pressure.

Mention specific sourcing tools, CRM systems, and analytics platforms you have experience with and how they positively impacted your sourcing and recruiting processes.

Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning, mentioning reputable industry blogs, webinars, and networking events you engage with to stay informed about market conditions and emerging trends.

Identify key performance indicators, such as time-to-fill, quality of hire, and candidate satisfaction rates. Discuss how these metrics inform your sourcing strategy and recruitment efforts.

Tailor your response by reflecting on Talentful’s values, mission, and the opportunity for growth. Share how your expertise aligns with their goals and express genuine enthusiasm for contributing to their innovative recruitment efforts.