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Notes from the sourcing desk
Sourcing tactics, GDPR specifics, and honest tool comparisons. Written for the person running the search, not the person buying the software.
August 12, 2026
Fetcher vs Gem for Recruiting: Which One Fits Your Team
A side-by-side look at Fetcher and Gem for sourcing — pricing, who each tool fits, where both fall short, and what solo recruiters actually need.
ReadAugust 10, 2026
How to Write a Boolean Search for GitHub Developers
A recruiter's guide to building Boolean strings that find GitHub developers on LinkedIn, X-ray search, and GitHub itself — with syntax examples.
ReadAugust 7, 2026
hireEZ Alternative for Small Agencies: What Actually Fits
A recruiter's honest breakdown of hireEZ alternatives for boutique agencies, comparing pricing, seat limits, and what matters when you're running a 1-10 person…
ReadAugust 5, 2026
Sourcing Tools for Solo Recruiters: What Actually Works
A practical breakdown of sourcing tools solo recruiters actually use, what they cost, and when free LinkedIn search still beats paying for tools.
ReadAugust 3, 2026
Cheap LinkedIn Sourcing Tools That Actually Work
A practical breakdown of cheap LinkedIn sourcing tools and tactics, from Boolean strings to paid platforms, with real pricing and honest trade-offs.
ReadJuly 31, 2026
SeekOut Alternatives for Recruiters
An honest breakdown of SeekOut alternatives — pricing, who each tool fits, and when SeekOut is still the right call.
ReadJuly 29, 2026
How to Source Candidates Faster (Without More Headcount)
Practical tactics to cut sourcing time per role: Boolean strings, semantic search, title mapping, and where each method actually breaks down.
ReadJuly 27, 2026
How to Find Candidates Open to Work on LinkedIn
A practical guide to finding Open to Work candidates on LinkedIn: filters, Boolean strings, signal-stacking, and how the green badge actually works—and where…
ReadJuly 24, 2026
How to Source Candidates Without LinkedIn Recruiter
A practical guide to sourcing candidates without LinkedIn Recruiter, with real Boolean strings, tool names, and workflows that actually work.
ReadJuly 22, 2026
How to Source Software Engineers on LinkedIn
A practical, step-by-step guide to sourcing software engineers on LinkedIn, including Boolean strings, title mapping, and where keyword search structurally…
ReadJuly 20, 2026
How to Find Passive Candidates on LinkedIn
A practical step-by-step method for finding passive candidates on LinkedIn, including Boolean strings, title workarounds, and outreach that lands replies.
ReadJuly 17, 2026
Boolean Search Strings for Recruiters: Examples That Work
Copy-paste Boolean search strings for LinkedIn sourcing, plus operators, edge cases, and the mistakes that quietly kill 30-40% of results.
ReadJuly 15, 2026
LinkedIn X-Ray Search on Google: The Full Guide
Learn how to run LinkedIn X-ray search on Google with copy-paste Boolean strings, common mistakes, and when X-ray search falls short as a sourcing tool.
ReadJuly 13, 2026
AI Sourcing Tools for Recruiters: An Honest Comparison
A recruiter's breakdown of AI sourcing tools — SeekOut, hireEZ, Findem, Fetcher, Gem — pricing, use cases, and when Boolean search on LinkedIn still wins.
ReadJuly 10, 2026
How Much Does LinkedIn Recruiter Cost? Real Pricing Breakdown
LinkedIn Recruiter pricing explained by seat count, plan tier, and hidden costs — plus what changes when you upgrade from Lite to Recruiter Corporate.
ReadJuly 7, 2026
Find Open-to-Work Candidates on LinkedIn (2026 Guide)
LinkedIn has two Open-to-Work signals: the public green banner and the private recruiter-only flag. How to search each, why timing matters, where it breaks.
ReadJuly 7, 2026
LinkedIn Boolean Search Guide for Recruiters
A tactical LinkedIn Boolean reference for recruiters: the 5 operators, field targeting, 7 copy-paste strings for tech roles, and where Boolean falls short.
ReadJuly 7, 2026
LinkedIn Sourcing Without a Recruiter License
Source candidates on LinkedIn without paying for Recruiter: copy-paste boolean strings, the Open to Work signal, free-search limits, and where tools help.
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