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On the channels where talent actually is

Finding the right, motivated people has become harder – too many channels, too little time. We approach talent where they spend time: on social media and other digital spaces, not only Xing or LinkedIn.

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Direct approach

Communication on the right channel

With you and with candidates. Four steps, from research to a hiring recommendation.

01

Research

We clarify the target group, keywords and the channels where your preferred candidates actually spend time.

02

Outreach

Identification and active outreach – written for that channel, not as a mass message.

03

Conversation

A phone introduction: motivation, openness to move, and fit for the role.

04

Hire

You receive screened profiles and a clear recommendation for hiring.

Step 1

Research

We clarify the target group, keywords and the channels where your preferred candidates actually spend time.

Step 2

Outreach

Identification and active outreach – written for that channel, not as a mass message.

Step 3

Conversation

A phone introduction: motivation, openness to move, and fit for the role.

Step 4

Hire

You receive screened profiles and a clear recommendation for hiring.

There is no second chance for a first impression

Approaching talent on the right channel is decisive. We do not only fish in the same pond as everyone else.

Search where the target group really is

After briefing, we shape the outreach for the audience and identify relevant digital places. Most searches start on Xing or LinkedIn – we change perspective when your preferred candidates spend time elsewhere.

Turn curiosity into real interest

Not everyone we approach is ready to move. Some reply out of curiosity – an honest conversation builds a first connection. Those already decided to change employers need speed: align wishes and go deeper quickly.

Patience and individuality instead of mass outreach

Your target group is unique, so the search is too. Keywords, channel and tone follow the role – not a standard template.

The numbers speak for themselves

Figures from our recruiting and active sourcing work – social sourcing is a core part of that.

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Ø 15 %

Cost per hire – share of annual salary

Ø 38 days

Time to hire

~ 90%

Fill rate

~ 80%

Candidate quality (positive hiring-manager screening)

More than social sourcing

Pressure somewhere else in hiring? We can extend the assignment – or you can look at the full recruiting offer.

The rest of the recruiting process

Applicant management, job ads on portals or interview support – short- or long-term, single steps or the full process.

Flexible in the model

External or on site, service contract, work contract or temporary staffing. One role or a whole slate – quality stays first.

Faster
Direct outreach that noticeably cuts time-to-hire and headhunting cost

HR factory was one of the best recruitment partners I have worked with in my more than 15 years as an in-house HR leader. The consultant was exceptionally experienced and professional, integrated seamlessly into our team and adapted quickly to our company’s rules and processes.

EcoFlow
Charlotte (Yin) Shen
HR Director, Europe · EcoFlow

Frequently asked questions

Do you only search on Xing and LinkedIn?+

No. Most searches start there – we go where your target group actually is: communities, specialist forums and other social channels.

How is this different from active sourcing?+

Social sourcing is active sourcing on social and digital channels. The main recruiting page covers the full process and all models – this page goes deeper on channel outreach.

Can you also take over the rest of recruiting?+

Yes – from applicant management and job ads to interview support. Which steps you need, we clarify in the intro call.

Which contract model do you use?+

Service contract, work contract or temporary staffing – remote or on site. You can compare the models on the contract models page.

What does social sourcing cost?+

It depends on the role, channel mix and scope – after the intro call you get a transparent estimate.

Let’s find your next talent with social sourcing

These points help us pick the right channels quickly.

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  • Which role do you want to fill?
  • What is your target group looking for – and what makes you attractive as an employer?
  • Where do you think the talent is – or should we research that?
  • Outreach only, or the rest of the recruiting process too?