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  "@type": "FAQPage",
  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is candidate sourcing in recruitment?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Candidate sourcing is the proactive process of identifying, engaging, and building relationships with qualified candidates, both active and passive, to fill current or future job roles. It's the first stage of the hiring funnel and feeds directly into the recruiting process."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is the difference between sourcing and recruiting?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Sourcing finds and engages candidates; recruiting screens, interviews, and hires them. Sourcers build the talent pipeline, recruiters convert it. The two functions work in sequence and deliver the best results when they collaborate closely."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How do you source passive candidates effectively?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Through personalised outreach, Boolean search, talent communities, employee referrals, and consistent employer brand presence. Passive candidates respond to relevance and relationship — not generic job alerts."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is a Boolean search in candidate sourcing?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Boolean search uses logical operators (AND, OR, NOT) to build precise candidate queries across search engines, LinkedIn, and ATS platforms. It gives sourcers granular control over candidate discovery and is especially effective for niche or hard-to-fill roles."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What metrics should I track for candidate sourcing?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Track sourcing channel effectiveness, cost per hire by source, candidate conversion rate, and sourcing productivity. Together, these metrics show which channels deliver quality candidates, which outreach approaches convert, and whether your sourcing investment is generating a clear return."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How long does candidate sourcing typically take?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "It varies by role complexity and hiring volume. Specialist or executive roles may require weeks of active sourcing; high-volume entry-level roles can move faster with the right ATS and programmatic tools. Proactive pipeline-building reduces sourcing time significantly when roles open unexpectedly."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is a sourcing specialist?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "A sourcing specialist is a dedicated recruitment professional focused exclusively on the top-of-funnel: identifying, researching, and engaging candidates before passing them to recruiters. They typically own talent pipeline strategy, Boolean search expertise, and sourcing channel management."
      }
    }
  ]
}