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Candidate sourcing and outreach
Automatically sources candidates from multiple channels, scores their fit against job requirements, and launches personalized outreach campaigns to qualified prospects. Reduces time-to-fill and increases candidate response rates through intelligent automation.
Workflow Trigger
New job requisition is created in ATS with defined requirements and target criteria.
Visual Flow
Each node represents an automated step. Connections show how data and decisions move through the workflow.
Step-by-Step Breakdown
Detailed explanation of each automated stage in the workflow.
- 1Trigger
Job requisition created
A new job opening is posted in the ATS with specific skills, experience level, and location requirements. The system extracts key criteria for candidate matching.
- 2Action
Search candidate databases
Automatically queries internal candidate database and LinkedIn Recruiter using job keywords, skills, and location filters. Compiles initial candidate pool from multiple sources.
- 3Action
Score candidate profiles
AI analyzes each candidate's resume, experience, and skills against job requirements to generate compatibility scores. Ranks candidates by fit percentage and availability status.
- 4Decision
Evaluate candidate scores
Routes candidates based on AI compatibility scores - high scorers (80%+) get immediate outreach, medium scorers (60-79%) get nurture sequences, low scorers get tagged for future roles.
- 5Action
Generate personalized outreach
Creates customized InMail and email messages referencing candidate's specific experience and how it aligns with the role. Schedules optimal send times based on candidate timezone and activity patterns.
- 6Action
Track engagement responses
Monitors message open rates, responses, and LinkedIn profile views. Updates candidate status and triggers follow-up sequences for non-responders after 3-5 days.
- 7Output
Update candidate pipeline
Records all sourcing activities, response rates, and candidate status updates in the ATS. Generates daily reports on sourcing progress and qualified candidate pipeline growth.
Outputs
- Qualified candidate pipeline with engagement scores
- Personalized outreach message templates
- Sourcing performance analytics dashboard
Key Metrics
- Candidate response rate percentage
- Time from job posting to first qualified candidate
- Cost per qualified candidate sourced
Tools & Integrations
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