This article serves as a companion piece to my other article titled "The Professional's Roadmap: Thriving as a Junior and Transitioning to a Senior Level Tech Recruiter."
As a professional in the fast-paced world of recruitment, it's crucial to stay ahead of the curve with the latest trends and strategies. If you are new to the recruitment profession, this is particularly important.
I rely on a collection of resources that provide me with the most current insights in the field. I've amalgamated various types of sources, ranging from prominent conferences, newsletters, video webinars, blogs, and book authors. The list of resources provided below is based on my personal preference. You're welcome to explore these options and seek out others that may better cater to your needs.
1. The Sourcing Summit, is my favorite and is a true gem.
It is a global series of conferences for talent sourcers and one of the largest and most comprehensive sourcing events worldwide.
This summit brings together sourcers, recruiters, and talent acquisition managers from around the globe, providing an invaluable platform to exchange ideas, learn new strategies, and understand emerging trends.
If you're looking to expand your knowledge in sourcing and network with other professionals, SOSU is a must-attend.
Hint: when I am unable to attend a conference, I usually watch the post-event recordings. To make it more efficient, I change the playback speed to 1.25.
2. Recruiting Daily, a wealth of multimedia resources.
Recruiting Daily is a robust resource featuring a vast library of videos on various sourcing and recruitment topics. Particularly noteworthy is the HRTX conference series, which focuses on the latest trends in recruitment technology and experience.
If you're a visual learner Recruiting Daily is a resource you shouldn't overlook.
3. MatcHR Webinars, a cozy corner to learn about modern recruitment without rushing.
Matchr organizes learning events that can help you gain recent knowledge and stay updated with modern sourcing and recruitment techniques. A nice blend of insights and real-world examples, making it a convenient tool for both learning new concepts and refining existing strategies.
4. SourceCon, a global gathering of talent acquisition experts.
SourceCon is another comprehensive event that draws recruitment professionals from across the world. This conference provides a broad spectrum of perspectives on hiring trends, recruitment techniques, and talent acquisition technologies, making it an ideal destination for those looking to deepen their knowledge and broaden their professional network.
5. Recruiting Brainfood. Delivers a once-a-week, manually curated recruiting content from non-obvious sources directly to your inbox. This newsletter has earned the trust of many recruiters and HR professionals across the globe, as it provides reliable and fresh insights into recent trends in the recruitment field.
Hint: To ensure you don't miss the newsletter, set up a filter to move emails to a dedicated folder in your inbox.
6. Boolean Strings. Irina Shamaeva's blog is a must-read for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of sourcing techniques. This brilliant blog delves into the intricacies of sourcing, making it an indispensable resource for both novices and experienced professionals.
Hint: They offer various sourcing certifications as well. If you're interested in pursuing one, I suggest exploring this resource.
7. Jan Tegze. This list would be incomplete without including a book author :)
Jan Tegze is a renowned book author, blogger, and essential figure in the recruitment industry. His book, Full-Stack Recruiter, is a comprehensive guide covering everything from sourcing to onboarding.
Being a professional requires reading professional literature as an essential component. If you haven't had the chance to read it yet, perhaps you can set aside some time to do so soon. It could be beneficial for your work in the long run.
8. ADPList. To fast-track your journey to success, securing a mentor is essential. Allow me to illustrate this with a recent personal experience.
At the moment, I'm developing a project aimed at improving recruiter efficiency, with the long-term goal of turning it into a successful startup. Although I'm skilled in recruiting, I lack comprehensive knowledge of product development. To address this, I adopt the role of a mentee, seeking counsel from seasoned mentors to further my project.
This method has been rewarding; I recently received invaluable advice from a founder who provided a clever way to validate one of my ideas without the need to build a comprehensive application.
In addition to the resources mentioned above, there's a wealth of information and networking opportunities to be found in Slack communities and Discord servers dedicated to recruitment.
In a nutshell, staying ahead of the curve and learning from others helps recruiters stay competitive and ultimately hire the best talent in the market.
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