Advanced Sourcing: Overcoming the Silence of Passive Talent - Jun25
Date: 2025-06-10
Time: 09:00
Duration: Half Day
CPD Points: 6

This course will cover tools, techniques, and message crafting to stand out and make connections that convert.

Learning Objectives:

  • Effective Contact-Finding Techniques
    • Discover powerful Chrome extensions and tools to access candidate contact details.
    • Master advanced search techniques to dig deeper and find candidate information outside of traditional databases.
  • Leveraging Online Tools to Save Time
    • Explore tools that provide accurate contact details efficiently and affordably, allowing you to focus more on relationship-building.
    • Assess the pros and cons of different extensions and decide which to integrate into your workflow for optimal results.
  • Creating Outreach Messages That Get Responses
    • Learn how to craft personalized, human-centric messages that resonate with passive candidates.
    • Understand key phrases to avoid and how to stand out from templated outreach messages that candidates receive daily.
  • Building a Connection-First Approach
    • Develop strategies for sending warm, engaging messages that highlight mutual interests, recent achievements, or unique company offerings.
    • Explore timing and follow-up tactics, learning when to reach out and when to pull back to keep candidates interested without overwhelming them.

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Our Online Training is charged PER PERSON attending. 
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Speaker Profile:
Vanessa Raath
Vanessa Raath is an internationally respected Talent Sourcing Trainer and Keynote Speaker who has revolutionised the way recruiters approach sourcing and engagement. Since launching her own training business in 2019, she has equipped over 8,000 recruiters from 100+ countries with practical, no-nonsense strategies for finding hidden talent, building personal brands, and mastering the art of candidate outreach. Vanessa's training portfolio spans seven courses, from creative Boolean search techniques to using AI to streamline sourcing efforts. She’s delivered live sessions for diverse global teams – from start-ups to enterprises – ensuring every session feels tailored, interactive, and inspiring. Her personal motto: "Recruiters do better when they’re equipped, not overwhelmed." A qualified teacher by background and a lifelong learner, Vanessa blends empathy with deep recruitment expertise. Her in-person workshops and Online Academy courses combine cutting-edge tools with human-centred strategies, always focusing on real-world application over theory. Vanessa has shared her insights through keynotes across five continents and still works as an active Talent Sourcer herself, ensuring her training is always relevant and grounded in current market needs.

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