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and how to use them Who are we talking about here? “I’m open to talking!” “I’m looking 24/7!” Nearly 80% of the workforce is considered passive. But they can still be approached for opportunities. Many of these so-called “passive candidates” are sending signals all of the time, which, combined with other factors, can be used to determine just how receptive they might be. “I love my job, thanks.” “Call me, maybe.” Company Health Time at current gig 6 months 2 years 4 years 6 years Potential Availability Explicit Availability While not technically passive, the line between passive and active is getting blurry. Uploading or updating resumes and using network "flags" are still common and allow some candidates to silently signal their interest. These are just a few of the many indicators you can use to find passive candidates. For more signals of passive candidate availability, download Entelo's white paper at: entelo.com/passive-candidate-availability People who have been at their jobs for a few short months may not be interested in moving just yet. Wait a little while. On the other hand, anyone who has been in the same company for over 6 years is not likely to leave either. Reach out with caution. The recruiting sweetspot is somewhere in the middle, right at the 2-3 year mark. Give them a call! Social Network SHift A passive candidate’s behavior may change: watch for location modifications, changes to company connections and an uptick in social and professional network activity. Paying attention to a candidate's changing activity on sites like GitHub and Stack Overflow can be valuable. If there is a sudden spike in activity, this could be an important signal of availability. Recruiters, sourcers and HR professionals gain tremendous value from using next-generation "social evidence" tools. Entelo's Sonar searches more than 300 million profiles to see who's most likely to move. A few other tools that detect movements include BullHorn's Radar and LinkedIn Signals. activity correlated with availability professionally focused unified candidate view socially focused Watch for: http://www.ere.net/2012/01/05/lou%E2%80%99s-rules-for-recruiting-passive-candidates/ http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/2011/08/how-to-find-and-identify-active-job-seekers-on-linkedin/#.UGt05xi9UVo http://www.bls.gov/bls/employment.htm http://entelo.web13.hubspot.com/white-papers/passive-candidate-availability
