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Freddie Dillon

Director of New Business Development, Tracker

Freddie is Director of New Business Development at Tracker, based in Columbus, Ohio. He has worked in SaaS and technology for ten years, five of them in software for the staffing and recruiting industry, and studied marketing at Ohio State.

He works with staffing and recruiting firms to find the bottlenecks in their week and clear them, using automation, AI, and better workflows so recruiters spend less time on admin and more on placements. His writing covers sales outreach, sourcing, submissions and interviews, applicant engagement, and contractor onboarding.

Articles by Freddie

3 articles in Candidate Sourcing & Job Postings

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29 June 2024

How Recruiters Can Optimize Candidate Sourcing

Candidate Sourcing & Job Postings

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29 January 2024

Creating Effective Job Postings

Candidate Sourcing & Job Postings

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5 December 2023

The Art of Candidate Sourcing: Summary

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[1] Job Posting & Distribution

This is usually the first step in your recruitment process, after receiving a job order.

Minutes to Post Job

How long does it take to post (1) job in (1) place?

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.

Number of Job Boards

How many separate job boards do you post jobs to?

Number of Job Postings

How many job postings does your firm post in a month?

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.

Number of Recruiters

How many recruiters do you have at your firm, typically?

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.

Minutes Spent Posting Each Year

This is how much time your team spends posting jobs over the year.

Minute Each Recruiter Spends Posting Each MONTH

This is how much time your recruiters are spending each month, just posting and distributing jobs.

[2] Candidate Sourcing

Some recruiters are lucky enough to have applicants and candidates pour in; other recruiters must source and find them. Usually a bit of both.

Tools Used for Sourcing

Which of these sourcing tools does your firm use?

Manual Email Blast

Automated Job Alerts

Email Sequences and Drip Campaigns

Manual Job Board Search

Integrated Job Board Search

Manual Linkedin Search

Integrated LinkedIn Search

Watchdogs

Automated Database Match

Ease of Candidate Sourcing

For your firm, how would you rate the easiness of candidate sourcing, from 1 to 10.

Please enter a number from 1 to 10.

Minutes Spent Sourcing

How long does it typically take to source for one (1) job?

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.

Minutes Spent Sourcing Each Year

This is how much time your team spends sourcing candidates manually over the year.

Minute Each Recruiter Spends Sourcing Each MONTH

This is how much time your recruiters are spending each month, just posting and distributing jobs.

[3] Applicant Management & Engagement

A critical part of the recruitment lifecycle, this section refers to how you engage and nurture applicants from application to placement.

Tools Used for Applicant Management

Which of these tools for management does your firm use?

Integrated ATS & Website

Automated Resume Parsing

AI Ranking

Qualification Survey

Tools Used for Applicant Engagement

Which of these tools for engagement does your firm use?

Automated Nurturing Sequence

Integrated Click-to-Dial

Video Interviewing (Built-In)

Candidate Mobile App

[4] Submission and Interview Scheduling

The client (or internal) submission, approval and interviewing process can be a time taker for recruiters. Let's assess your process, and uncover opportunities for optimization.

Steps Required to Submit Candidate

Which steps below are required to submit a candidate in your recruitment process?

Minutes to Submit a Candidate

How much time does it take a recruiter at your firm to submit one (1) candidate?

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.

How Many Submissions per Week?

How many submissions are required of recruiters in a given week?

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.

Minutes Spent on Submissions Each Year

This is how much time your team spends submitting candidates over the year.

Steps Required to Setup Interview

Which steps below are required to coordinate a candidate / client interview in your process?

Minutes to Coordinate Interview

How much time does it take a recruiter at your firm to completely schedule one (1) candidate/client interview?

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.

How Many Interviews per Week?

How many interviews are required of recruiters in a given week?

Please enter a number greater than or equal to .5.

Minutes Spent on Interviews Each Year

This is how much time your team spends coordinating interviews over the year.

Does Your Firm Manage Temps or Contractors?*

Yes

[5] Onboarding & Contractor Management

If you manage contractors or temps, there is no doubt you have an onboarding process of some sort. Let's assess your back office, and uncover opportunities for optimization.

Tactics Used for Onboarding

Which of these tactics for onboarding does your firm use?

Automated Sequence for Organizing Communications

eSignature ATS Integration

In-Built Facial Recognition

Onboarding Portal

Online Read and Upload Onboarding Documents

Tactics Used for Contractor Management

Which of these tactics for temp/contractor care does your firm use?

Accounting System Integration

Candidate & Client Mobile Apps

Candidate & Client Portals

Shift Planner in ATS

Compliance Module in ATS