HR SOURCING TOOLBOX
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Recruiters and Sourcers, I built this list of tools and resources to help you in your search for talent. Whether you are looking in Healthcare, Engineering, or other industries, I've collected the following sites to help you help you get past any obstacle that comes your way. I'm always open to adding content, so let me know if something works for you and I'll add it to the inventory!
Note: These tools work best on Google Chrome, since many extensions listed are focused on that Web Browser.
You can find video tutorials on my NEW Youtube Channel and a full list of my articles here!
About Me
I’ve worked as both a Full Cycle Recruiter and a Sourcing Analyst for many industries (including healthcare, engineering, IT, and manufacturing). I’m currently working as a Principal Sourcing Leader for M&T Bank. I specialize in headhunting and advanced sourcing techniques to engage job seekers and connect them with hiring managers.
For me, it’s always been about helping the people in the room, no matter the situation. That’s why I created the HRSourcingToolbox, to help everyone!
I've spoken at many SourceCons and CareerArc Webinars and in case you missed it, this website is built around the Sourcing Tools I talked about. I'm open to other speaking or training engagements as well.
I'm an ongoing contributor on Sourcecon, a Speaker, Writer, and a huge fan of sourcing tools and emerging technologies. The data is out there; sometimes all you need is the right resource to find it. I hope this helps!
You can find video tutorials on my Youtube Channel and a full list of my articles here!
Top Tools
Hiretual
Hiretual (pronounced like Virtual) Linkedin, Facebook, Github, Zocdoc, Npino and more searches in development. Ninh Tran and his team are always updating, and they have a growing number of healthcare/medical searches! Hiretual is a Bionic Tool, always upgrading and getting smarter and faster.
Search-Preview
Search-Preview is a productivity tool that lets you "preview" a webpage before you open in. IT is a very helpful tool when site searching Linkedin.
Ex. Google this:
site:linkedin.com/in "mechanical engineer"
DataMiner Recipe Creator
New tool to help create recipes for web scraping. You can customize the data scrape to pull a CSV spreadsheet the way you want. In Beta, and super helpful!
RecruitEm
RecruitEm is another search tool that automates the Boolean Site Search. Definitely worth taking a look at based on its user friendly interface.
Zapier
Zapier combines different apps and APIs without having to know any programming languages. I've been able to combine several workflows, including automating Meetup information loaded into a GoogleSheet when a new member joins. There's over 1000 apps to integrate. I'm still experimenting with this one.
ZapInfo (Formerly WebClipDrop)
ZapInfo is a scraping technology that not only pulls profile data into an organized format, but extracts it into a CSV. You can also "enrich" data which works to aggregate data from other social media sites.
DataMiner
(Web Scraper)
DataMiner parses information on your webpage and extracts similar wording into a CSV/Excel file. This is extremely helpful when conducting site searches, xray, or pulling up profiles on the web. Once you move beyond the learning curve, this can be an amazing time saver.
Autopagerize
Automatically pulls pages of results into one scrollable page. Great when combined with Dataminer and Search-Preview to extract massive amounts of data.
SourceHub
Created by Social Talent, this tool helps site search various websites very similar to Hiretual. It also has a Boolean Builder as well.
AirTable
AirTable automatically builds out a spreadsheet, database, or CRM with less inputs than many of the other datascrapers.
This is a big help for those who may not know the inner workings of dataminer or outwit.
Bubble.is
You can use Bubble to create your own app without knowing programming. This is a free builder much like Wix.com. However, there is a steep learning curve. More to come...
Webscraper.io
Mentioned to me by Bret Feig, this one is one of my favorite scraping technologies. Although there's a steep learning curve on this one, once you get through the hump and start using this scraper, building your own custom scrapers, and "clicking in" to profiles in a list and pull a deeper level of data, it can be a game changer! You can export your "site maps" too to share between users.
DataMiner/RecipeCreator Overview
DataMiner Full WalkThrough
"Go To" Sites
Free Patents Online
Free Patents Online is another way to find scientists or researchers, or someone of a very technical nature. The search functionality involves a bit of a learning curve, but you can use some of this syntax to search by location.
Add Keywords and use the acronyms:
IC = Inventor City
AC = Assignee City
Google Scholar
I’ve found publications sites like Google Scholar EXTREMELY helpful when looking for research and science candidates. Often times, the titles of articles can tell you more than a linkedin job title. So, for example, if I was looking for a medicinal chemist with experience with “small molecules” and “drug discovery, the articles can give MUCH better insight.
Texas Board of Engineering
Many States have registration sites or boards. This can be a good place to find licensed candidates, like Professional Engineers, Nurses, MDs, etc. Some even have contact info! I’ve pulled dietitians, engineers, nurses, doctors, and even scientific writers this way. You can literally find these by googling (board of engineering in your state OR Registration/Licensing for Nurses). Like FEC.gov, sometimes you are just targeting a name to cross reference.
Trustoria
Trustoria is a directory I’ve found useful for engineering and other roles. You can search through keywords or a Boolean site search. You may have to do some additional research and use cross referencing, but you can find names of candidates who may not be looking! Name, job title, company worked at are on here, another free resource!
Greg's Custom Search Engines (CSEs) - Standard
Through the process of site searches, URL Sourcing, and list diving... I've created a wide array of FREE CSEs. Google Custom Search Engines can be used to search specific sites through a different means. This is especially effective for sites like Linkedin, which has commercial view limits set on the number of profiles one can view. The following CSEs are built around some complex syntax, and several sites have limited profile information. So start with simple keywords first, then expand out and see if you are pulling the right info.
Many of these are works in progress, and I'm open to suggestions or adjustments.
GH Linkedin CSE
Search Linkedin for Contact Info
Search Linkedin through Google to avoid commercial view limit. Enter keywords and pull direct contact information through the tabs
GH Linkedin Contact Extractor
Search Linkedin for Contact Info (More variations)
Search Linkedin through Google to avoid commercial view limit. Enter keywords and pull direct contact information through the tabs
GH Zoomstalker
Search Zoominfo for FREE!
Zoominfo search (Good for Executive or Sales). Enter job title/keywords. Search C-Level/Exec and pull direct contact information through various tabs
GH List Finder
Attendee List Search
List Finder (focused on searching for Conference Lists, Attendee Lists or Directories). Helps reduce time searching for random lists since search is centered on specific conference list syntax.
GH List CSE .PDF .XLS
List CSE targeting .PDF and .XLS files
List Finder targeting PDF and XLS documents, with a broader focus but better chance of getting lucky with a random list
GH Google Plus Stalker
Google Plus Site Search
Google Plus Search to find contact information or local to Houston
GH Research Gate CSE
CSE built around the Publications site Research Gate
Research Gate searches for scientists, researchers, or publications
GH PubMed Search
CSE built around searching the Publications site PubMed
PubMed search for academic journals or publications
GH Data.com Search
Data.com Business Database Search
Data.com (formerly Jigsaw) based CSE, great for business development and Execs. Search job title/location since abbreviated "contact view" is searched.
GH Linkedin RU CSE (Recent Updates)
Searches for Recently Updated Profiles on Linkedin
Site Search for recently updated profiles on Linkedin. Refinements will be added in the upcoming weeks.
GH Quora CSE
Searches Quora for Profiles
This CSE is build around Quora forums, specifically profiles.
Greg's Custom Search Engines - Advanced
Through the process of site searches, URL Sourcing, and list diving... I've created a wide array of FREE CSEs. Google Custom Search Engines can be used to search specific sites through a different means. This is especially effective for sites like Linkedin, which has commercial view limits set on the number of profiles one can view. The following CSEs are built around some complex syntax, and several sites have limited profile information. So start with simple keywords first, then expand out and see if you are pulling the right info.
These are more advanced than the standard CSEs. Some Boolean knowledge may be required.
Many of these are works in progress, and I'm open to suggestions or adjustments.
GH Manta CSE
Contractor Database (think HVAC and Master Electricians)
Stephan Kim told me about Manta at Sourcecon 2015. You can search Manta for Contractors, Electricians and HVAC filters built, taking requests for more filters.
GH Twitter CSE
CSE to find Arron Daniels some Twitter Handles
Searches Twitter for Handles and Profiles. I built this while talking to Arron about how to look for java developers on Twitter.
The Gonzo
Multiple Site Search CSE
Use -job -apply in Search Box
Named for its weirdness, this CSE is a monster of many parts. Site searches are built in for Angel List, Google+, Google Scholar, Loop, Data.com, PubMed, Research Gate and others. Originally created to target scientists; this also works well with other industries.
More Tools
Here are more sites, directories, and tools you can utilize to find talent. Some Boolean and Crossreferencing may be required.
Archinect
Social Network for Architecture
Great resource for Architecture based candidates. Some even have full resumes on their profile!
Github (IT)
IT Based Network and Job board
IT based job board and social network. Great place to find IT or Tech professionals
F6S
Start Ups
F6S is a site geared around start ups and founders.
Kaggle
Data Science
Great resource for Data Science and Data Scientists. Some Advanced Boolean may be needed to site search effectively.
Rallypoint
Social Network for Military
This is a social network based for military professionals. Great way to engage the military community.
Sourcinglab (Github)
Github Search Tool
You can use Sourcing Lab to search Github more effectively.
Loop
For Science, Research, and Publications
Loop is a great site to find Scientists and Researchers. See my Loop CSE to search for users
PubMed
For Science, Research, and Publications
Publications site where you can locate researchers or scientists. Less user friendly than other sites.
Remote.com
Social Network for Marketing/Social Branding
For Marketing/Social Branding/Freelance
Stack Overflow (IT)
IT Based Network and Job Board
Like Github, this can be a great place to network with IT professionals.
Research Gate
For Science, Research, and Publications
Another great site for Science, but less user friendly to search.
CometDocs
PDF to Excel Converter
Cometdocs converts PDFs files to Excel which can come in handy when you find a list in PDF.
Text Now
Free Texting Technology
Text Now is a free texting technology you can use to engage candidates. This has also been helpful to our scheduling and onboarding teams as an additional point of contact.
More Chrome Extensions
Facebook - Intelligence Search
This tool not only helps you search Facebook for talent, you can pull an excel spreadsheet of the results. Check out the Group Search features as well!
Hound
Aggregation Tool
Prophet
Aggregation Tool
Lusha
Aggregation Tool
Email Hunter
Aggregation Tool
Discoverly
Aggregation Tool
More Tools from the Gurus
Contact Me
If you have a question about these tools feel free to reach out! I'm always happy to help out!
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