Wim Damans

Ditching Linkedin: Reddit and Discord as alternative sourcing tools

What if your next great hire isn't on LinkedIn? Discover how to find and engage top developers on Reddit and Discord by genuinely joining their communities.

Ditching Linkedin: Reddit and Discord as alternative sourcing tools
#1about 1 minute

Questioning the dominance of LinkedIn for sourcing

Data from the Netherlands reveals that a significant portion of the working population is missing or has incomplete profiles on LinkedIn.

#2about 2 minutes

Why you should source talent in online communities

Engaging candidates in their own online communities allows you to connect with them in their safe space and reach them when they are contemplating a job change.

#3about 4 minutes

Discovering where your target candidates hang out online

Use tools like Google, Google Trends, and simply asking current employees or candidates to identify the online communities where your target audience is active.

#4about 7 minutes

An introduction to Reddit for talent sourcing

Reddit is a massive, interest-based platform structured around communities called subreddits, making it a rich environment for finding specific talent pools.

#5about 3 minutes

Using Discord servers to find and engage candidates

Discord has evolved from a gamer-centric platform to a collection of servers for various interests, including numerous developer and professional communities.

#6about 5 minutes

How to respectfully engage with online communities

To succeed in community sourcing, you must first understand the community's purpose and rules, and contribute your expertise in areas like CVs and salaries rather than just posting jobs.

#7about 2 minutes

Techniques for identifying anonymous candidates online

Use tools like 'What's My Name' and a 'honeypot' LinkedIn profile link to cross-reference usernames and uncover the identities of anonymous candidates.

#8about 2 minutes

Building a positive reputation for long-term success

Succeed in community sourcing by being human, building credibility over time, helping the community, and avoiding hard-selling your jobs.

#9about 7 minutes

Q&A on company accounts and candidate engagement

The speaker advises using personal accounts for engagement and company accounts for ads, emphasizing a relaxed, human tone to avoid making candidates defensive.

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