I am looking for some feedback on sourcing tools

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My company and i are looking into new sourcing tools like TalentHook, infoGIST, Bullhorn and Avature. Does anyone have any experience with any of the above they would care to share???

best,

J

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Permalink Reply by Rami Madi on June 14, 2009 at 5:01pm: Jeff,

Check out ReferYes Sourcer at:
http://referyes.com/source_people.htm

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Permalink Reply by DavidDock on June 15, 2009 at 3:47am: I appreciate the concern which is been rose. The things need to be sorted out because it’s not about the individual but it can be with everyone.

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Permalink Reply by Rajeev C on June 15, 2009 at 9:27pm: As a recruiting I will always need access to a list of top resume sources. I use WizTalent (recruiting software from WizioTec). It provides seemless integration with LinkedIn, Monster, Dice, CareerBuilder, .. It is just 1-click to import a resume from any of these source into to my workflow process (source, shortlist, prequality, ..). All I have to do is search the resume source, review the search results and pick. I am able switch between resume sources instantaneously based on the criteria used for search. Hence I am able to manage recruting for lot more open positions and make 30% more placements.

The new release of WizTalent expected to be out in next few days has integration with social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, ... I track my candidates on the social media and currently it is taking lot of my time. I heard this feature will address my issue.

I have experience using TalentHook and InfoGIST. They are not efficient since they just dump resumes and you don't know how to deal with them. Not only they cost you time, they also cost you uncessary resume views from you jobboards account.

I have also used Bullhorn. The software has too many issues/restrictions and I wasted 1 full week of my time (I could have made a placement) until I finally realized that it is not really developed with recruiter and hiring team in mind.

You can check out details about WizTalent at http://www.wiziotec.com/wiziotec_software_service.htm

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Rajeev C
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Permalink Reply by Joe Cordo on June 16, 2009 at 2:38pm: The comments about Bullhorn were made by another staffing and recruiting software vendor so they are biased. Jeff, if you are interested in Bullhorn, we'll put you in touch with any number of our 1,400 customers and 14,000 users worldwide - all of whom are staffing and recruiting professionals. The software is built for staffing and recruiting firms.

Thank you for thinking about Bullhorn and I can appreciate your need to do the proper due dilligence. Choosing software is a strategic decision.

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Permalink Reply by Jeff Daspit on June 16, 2009 at 2:46pm: Not necessary... spoke with Jillian zona (AE) for bullhorn cpl weeks back overall i like the idea of BH was just fishing for additional feedback.

Joe Cordo said:
The comments about Bullhorn were made by another staffing and recruiting software vendor so they are biased. Jeff, if you are interested in Bullhorn, we'll put you in touch with any number of our 1,400 customers and 14,000 users worldwide - all of whom are staffing and recruiting professionals. The software is built for staffing and recruiting firms.

Thank you for thinking about Bullhorn and I can appreciate your need to do the proper due dilligence. Choosing software is a strategic decision.

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Permalink Reply by Faryal Humayun on June 17, 2009 at 4:51am: No, but I have found LinkedIn and Zoominfo to be particularly useful. Also, a couple of free job portals have helped.

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Permalink Reply by Jessica Meher - Akken on June 17, 2009 at 10:31am: Rajeev,
I've noticed you've been spamming like crazy on the web with your new product as if you were an end user. I'm sure your product is great but I suggest you tone it down a bit.

Jeff,
I would check out TalentHook, Jigsaw and Broadlook Technologies for sourcing. As already mentioned, Bullhorn has some great sourcing capabilities within their ATS too :)

Cheers,
Jessica M

Rajeev C said:
As a recruiting I will always need access to a list of top resume sources. I use WizTalent (recruiting software from WizioTec). It provides seemless integration with LinkedIn, Monster, Dice, CareerBuilder, .. It is just 1-click to import a resume from any of these source into to my workflow process (source, shortlist, prequality, ..). All I have to do is search the resume source, review the search results and pick. I am able switch between resume sources instantaneously based on the criteria used for search. Hence I am able to manage recruting for lot more open positions and make 30% more placements.
The new release of WizTalent expected to be out in next few days has integration with social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, ... I track my candidates on the social media and currently it is taking lot of my time. I heard this feature will address my issue.
I have experience using TalentHook and InfoGIST. They are not efficient since they just dump resumes and you don't know how to deal with them. Not only they cost you time, they also cost you uncessary resume views from you jobboards account.

I have also used Bullhorn. The software has too many issues/restrictions and I wasted 1 full week of my time (I could have made a placement) until I finally realized that it is not really developed with recruiter and hiring team in mind.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Irina Shamaeva on June 17, 2009 at 5:00pm: The Boolean Strings Network will be hosting a series of free webinars to showcase sourcing tools - starting with this webinar tomorrow at 10 am Pacific.
The webinars will be posted as events on the network.

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Permalink Reply by Jeff Daspit on June 17, 2009 at 5:10pm: looking into it... .thanks!

Irina Shamaeva said:
The Boolean Strings Network will be hosting a series on free webinars to showcase sourcing tools - starting with this webinar tomorrow at 10 am Pacific.
The webinars will be posted as events on the network.

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Permalink Reply by David on June 17, 2009 at 6:51pm: I use Linkedin, Realmatch, Google and Zoominfo.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Phil McCutchen on June 18, 2009 at 10:42am: Jeff, I'm curious to find out what your corporate strategy and goals are for a new sourcing tool. Two of the firms you mention are ATS', not sourcing tools.

FWIW, for Internet sourcing, I'm impressed with what I've seen, read and heard about Broadlook (http://www.broadlook.com), you can read their presidents' blog at http://www.idonato.com.

On the other hand, if you're looking for a new ATS, I'd recommend looking at one that can be highly customized for the unique needs of your business and implemented as either a SaaS or Enterprise hosted application so that it can grow more easily with your needs. Further, as "no recruiter is an island" in a larger company, seriously check into the level of reporting capability offered for both end-users and management.

If you'd like an independently-written guide by Staffing Industry Analysts to recruiting software selection, you can get it here: http://www.pointwing.com/pdf/15_Step_Staffing_and_Recruiting_Softwa...

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Permalink Reply by Gordan Myers on June 18, 2009 at 11:24am: I will never anything that makes me pay upfront before it delivers results.; ▶ Reply to This