Blogs by tag - Sourcing · Barclay Jones

Advertise Jobs: The Recruitment Automation That Transforms Your Database

Recruiters should always be looking for ways to move beyond traditional sourcing methods like job boards and LinkedIn. But often, a "hand to mouth" strategy and little time to think outside of the box means that they need to stick to these platforms.Time and money is wasted.Tech doesn't actually give you the edge.Opportunities are missed, and even lost.Job boards and LinkedIn are saturated with supposedly active candidates. Plus clients, competitors, and increasingly, AI all use them, too.So, how can recruiters create a competitive edge and build a unique (and valuable) candidate database so that they can place easier and faster?Enter Advertise Jobs, an automation designed to engage, leverage, and weaponise your existing database of candidates.🔐Unlocking the Potential of Your Recruitment DatabaseOne of the most common frustrations we hear from recruiters is this: “I can’t find the candidates I need on our database.” Yet, many of these databases contain thousands (if not millions) of candidate records. The problem isn’t the lack of candidates—it’s the lack of engaged candidates.The Advertise Jobs automation changes the game by making your database the first stop for every job.Instead of relying on external platforms, it trains recruiters to source candidates directly from the database. This approach triggers an automated campaign to engage those candidates in the background while recruiters focus on other tasks. Over time, this process proves faster, more efficient, and far less frustrating than traditional sourcing methods.❓Why Start with Your Own Recruitment Data?Here are some compelling stats to consider:72% of Candidates Are Already on Your Database: Many recruiters waste time and money downloading CVs from job boards, only to discover they already have these candidates in their system. Advertise Jobs ensures your database stays up-to-date and prevents duplicate efforts. (Source: Daxtra)Database Sourcing Is Faster: On average, it takes 40 days to place a candidate sourced from your database, compared to 60 days when sourced externally through job boards, LinkedIn, or social media. (Source: Bullhorn)By focusing on your database first AKA "Bullhorn 1st", you save time, reduce costs, and maximise the value of your existing resources.🤖How the Advertise Jobs Automation WorksAdvertise Jobs is built to make sourcing smarter and more streamlined. Here’s how it works:Automated Campaigns: When a new job comes in, recruiters start by shortlisting candidates from the database. This triggers an automated campaign that engages those candidates through multiple touchpoints.Engagement at Scale: Over days, candidates receive a number of touchpoints—a mix of automated and human interactions. This ensures consistent communication and keeps candidates engaged without overwhelming recruiters.Enhanced Productivity: Recruiters can focus on speaking with the engaged candidates and other tasks while the automation runs in the background, delivering a faster, more seamless sourcing experience. Nice!Think about a model such as the “10 touchpoints” model: three human interactions and seven automated ones. This balanced strategy ensures meaningful engagement, delivered in a suitable timeframe, without overburdening your recruiters.💗Automate to Humanise!Candidates want to hear from you about relevant opportunities, but they’re often overlooked because your database isn’t being fully utilised and recruiters are too busy to do the right thing at the right time. Advertise Jobs changes that by:Automating engagement.Reducing time speaking to irrelevant and uninterested candidatesCreating a better experience for both recruiters and candidates,And enriching your candidate data.It’s time to stop wasting resources on external platforms and start maximising the potential of your own database. With Advertise Jobs, you’ll transform your sourcing process, boost productivity, and gain a competitive edge in the recruitment market.Arrange a chat with our team of expert automation builders to discuss this automation (and other awesome automations) which can help you monetise your Bullhorn data and pipeline.Arrange a callbackAutomation and Bullhorn1stWe are Automation Buddies and Bullhorn Experts set on helping ambitious recruitment businesses who want to increase speed and sales.Automation: We coach to inspire, and build your automations so you can recruit and sell!Bullhorn: We optimise, train, and improve RoI from your key recruitment system.READ ABOUT OUR AUTOMATION BUDDY SERVICERead about our Bullhorn 1st Service
Recruiter Productivity Series: Optimise Bullhorn Part 1 ~ Engage, Nurture, Place, and Re-Place

Recruiters! I know that recruitment has never been so competitive— even your own clients are competing with you to place candidates!We're launching a new series of recruiter productivity webinars focussed on optimising your use of Bullhorn and driving speedier sourcing, recruitment, leads, sales, and commission! Part 1 is focussed on managing candidates.Let's show you some tips to engage with candidates effortlessly. Let's build stronger relationships using Bullhorn’s nurturing features: communicate, optimise, protect, PLACE! (And repeat!)REGISTER NOWBullhorn MythsIn today’s fast-paced recruitment world, having a powerful ATS/CRM is essential. It saves time, improves efficiency, and drives a profitable desk. But often, we hear:I use Bullhorn when I get a minute.Bullhorn is just a database, not a business growth tool.We have Bullhorn, but we’re not seeing a return on investment.The data is a mess, so I need to advertise and use LinkedIn too.These statements couldn't be more wrong…Bullhorn:💓 Can be your recruitment Buddy if you let it!😱 Reduces admin workload.💪 Keeps you organised.🕒Helps you source, sell, and place quickly!…and so much more when used effectively!Register Now for Our "Candidate Engagement" Bullhorn WebinarRecruitment leaders! Don’t invest in Bullhorn only to underutilise it and then wonder why you’re not getting results.Recruiters! Don’t create unnecessary "busyness" with messy data, inefficient workflows, and poor adoption, leading to a lack of return on effort (RoE).What You’ll Learn in Our Upcoming Bullhorn Optimisation Webinars:📌 23 April 2025: Engage with candidates effortlessly. Build stronger relationships using Bullhorn’s nurturing features: communicate, optimise, protect, PLACE! (And re-place!) Register Now📌 Date TBC: Leverage Bullhorn to source and track qualified candidates faster with less effort.📌 Date TBC: Maximise lead generation and improve conversion rates with smart Bullhorn strategies.📌 Date TBC: Optimise recruitment workflows for maximum efficiency and profitability.Whether you're new to Bullhorn or looking to refine your ATS/CRM strategy, this webinar series will provide you with actionable tips and real-world insights to immediately benefit your recruitment team.By the end of our 4 Bullhorn Optimisation sessions, you’ll have the tools and knowledge to:⏳ Save time (and sanity) and be more productive.🤝 Engage more candidates effectively.💸 Place candidates faster and increase your sales and commission.Don’t miss out! Register now to secure your spot in this free, must-attend event.We look forward to showing you how Bullhorn ATS/CRM can elevate your recruitment ROI (return on investment) and ROE (return on effort) and drive business growth!REGISTER NOWRecruitment and Bullhorn TrainingWe deliver the best live Bullhorn ROI webinar training, and you'll find other tips and tricks in Recruitment HIIT, our online recruitment training platform.Plus, through our Bullhorn Vision service we help generate serious ROI from your Bullhorn, data, and people.TRY HIIT FREE HERECONTACT US ABOUT BULLHORN ROI
How Can You Revolutionise Your Recruitment Business with Data?

Recruitment leaders and their recruiters who want to explore how data can transform their desks, pipelines, and recruitment businesses need to listen to / watch this video about how data in recruitment.The innovative SourceFlow invited me to chat with my long-time Star Wars buddy, Matt Comber.Watch / listen for ideas on the impact data can have on recruitment processes and how staffing firms can leverage it for greater success. Here are the key takeaways from our discussion.Why Data is Crucial for Recruitment and Staffing FirmsData is the backbone of modern recruitment. By embracing data, recruitment and staffing firms can:Boost Efficiency: Automate time-consuming tasks to focus on strategic efforts.Strengthen Relationships: Enhance connections with both candidates and clients.Make Informed Decisions: Use data to guide smarter, more effective choices.Data - Driving RoE (RoI is So Yesterday!)We chatted about the concept of Return on Effort (ROE), a more meaningful metric than ROI, and...Getting started with data, by understanding your market, and your niche and tapping into industry's data to uncover new opportunities and trends.Leverage existing tools before diving into new data sources. Make the most of the tools already available to you, like Bullhorn, and use automation intelligently to create opportunities - more time and deals!Managing data effectively. Declutter your database and avoid hoarding disorganised data. Prioritise quality over quantity to ensure your data is useful and actionable, and keep data healthy with regular cleans and meaningful workflows driving hygiene and monetisation. Stay connected!Nurturing relationships by using meaningful data points, such as interests or milestones, and personalising interactions.Monetise your recruitment website. Treat it like a goldmine, not just a digital brochure.5 Key Takeaways to Use Data to Revolutionise Your Recruitment BusinessClean, organised data is far more valuable than a vast quantity of it.Focus on building relationships through personalised engagement.Use tech to enhance human interactions, not replace them.Develop scalable, long-term data strategies to support your growth.Use your recruitment website to gather actionable insights and drive engagement, not just clicks!Dive deeper! Watch the full episode of Matt (Jedi-Master!) and my conversation for actionable insights on leveraging data for a strong (and exciting) year!Automation and Bullhorn1stWe are Automation Buddies and Bullhorn Experts set on helping ambitious recruitment businesses who want to increase speed and sales.Automation: We coach to inspire, and build your automations so you can recruit and sell!Bullhorn: We optimise, train, and improve RoI from your key recruitment system.READ ABOUT OUR AUTOMATION BUDDY SERVICERead about our Bullhorn 1st Service
Bullhorn Tip - Sell What Your Contacts Desire

We've got a desirable Bullhorn 1-minute tip to help you easily sell more candidates to your clients. We know that BD is a critical recruitment task, but often you have too many options to help you sell more - it can be paralysing!This tip will help you speedily match candidates to clients, so your sales time is targeted and effective. Sell what Your Contacts Desire!If you "work" Bullhorn so that it knows the skills that your contacts need, you can source candidates that they want to buy!Easy! So - rather than trying to generate loads of cold leads which may be hard to convert, instead you could be calling lots of warm clients who need what you have! Isn't that what being a recruitment consultant is all about? Watch this 1-minute Bullhorn tip - then log in to Bullhorn and ensure that your sales contacts are coded up to allow you to speedily match them to your candidates. Watch Our 1-Minute Bullhorn Tip to Help You Sell What Your Clients DesireNeed more LinkedIn / Bullhorn / Automation / Recruitment Tips? Try our 1-minute tips.Be sure to sign up for (or watch the recordings of) our regular free Bullhorn and Automation webinars.CHECK OUT OUR WEBINARSRecruitment TrainingWe deliver the best Recruitment and Bullhorn training through live webinars and our online training platform, Recruitment HIIT.It's perfect for new starters, experienced recruiters, and leaders who need to onboard quicker and improve productivity.TRY HIIT FREE HERE
AI Recruiter Tip ~ Turbo Your Candidate Screening and Sales Calls with AI

Try this intelligent 1-minute AI tip to help you turbo-boost your recruitment screening and sales calls. AI is the new black... but its impact on recruitment and recruiters has yet to be truly understood.And whilst it's not yet going to handle the full recruitment life cycle, I wanted to share my take on how AI could be used to drive great recruitment phone calls! (In seconds!)Pickup the Phone!I'm a big fan of recruiters using tech to help them drive profitable desks.I'm also a massive fan of picking up the phone and speaking to people.But it seems the more tech and data recruiters get, the less time they spend talking to candidates and clients.Having access to tech should not reduce the need to speak to people, but somehow, recruiters seem to be making less calls.Phone calls ~ MonetisedWhat I also often hear from recruitment leaders is that screening and sales calls are not structured well enough.But…Candidate screening / registration calls need to be more than box-ticking “are you alive?” chats.Dropouts and counter offers can be avoided if screening and registration calls are more structured.Leads could be better qualified, or even disqualified if sales calls were more focussed.On my Recruitment HIIT recruitment training system, we have lots of tips and tricks to help you recruit better, sell more effectively, and use tech to create a rewarding and profitable recruitment desk. AI is top of many a recruiter's "how can I?" list - so I’ve created a short 1-minute tip to help recruiters use AI to “SPIN” their screening and sales calls.Watch my 1-minute Bullhorn tip - then go to your preferred AI tool and use it to help you generate some killer questions to help you turbo your screening and registration calls, and sales calls.Watch My AI SPIN Selling Tip for RecruitersNeed more Linkedin / Bullhorn / Automation / Recruitment Tips? Try our 1-minute tips.Be sure to sign up for (or watch the recordings of) our regular free Bullhorn and Automation webinars.CHECK OUT OUR WEBINARSRecruitment TrainingWe deliver the best Recruitment and Bullhorn training through live webinars and our online training platform, Recruitment HIIT.TRY HIIT FREE HERE
Bullhorn Tip - Speedily Match Candidates to Jobs

We've got a great 1-minute Bullhorn tip to help you speed up your sourcing!Sourcing candidates and speedily placing them before your competition needs tenacity and skill. But we have a Bullhorn tip for you to give you the edge!There's plenty Bullhorn can do to help you source, secure, and maximise your chances of placing and selling - and it can help you manage a candidate shortage - on speed!You needn't advertise on expensive job boards, or search LinkedIn, when 72% of the candidates you place are (on average) already on your Bullhorn CRM.It's Time to Match!When you add a vacancy to Bullhorn you can run a candidate search from that vacancy.Nice!Watch my 1-minute Bullhorn tip - but be sure to look out for a crucial trick you need to do for this speedy sourcing tip to work for you!Watch My Bullhorn Tip on How to Source Candidates to Match Your JobsNeed more candidate sourcing tips? Watch our Bullhorn1st Candidate Shortage Webinar.WATCH OUR SOURCING TIPS WEBINARBullhorn TrainingWe deliver the best Recruitment and Bullhorn training through live webinars and our online training platform, Recruitment HIIT.Our recruitment training helps new and experienced recruiters qualify their jobs, speedily source and advertise, and improve their screening. It boosts CV to interview ratios, whilst giving great tips to prevent counter offers, and secure the placement and beyond.Plus, if you have Bullhorn, Analytics, Automation, SourceBreaker, LinkedIn, Calendly, Teams, Daxtra, Broadbean, idibu, Hinterview, Paiger, we train on those too!TRY HIIT FREE HERE
5 Reasons Why Recruitment Leaders Need to Monetise Their Data

In today’s competitive recruitment landscape, data is your most valuable asset — yet many recruitment leaders fail to leverage it effectively.Instead, recruiters hoard data, struggle to find it, and then pay LinkedIn and job boards to gather more.Sound familiar?It’s time to break the cycle and start monetising your recruitment data.Watch our Automation RoI webinar, where we dive into data health and monetisation—and why it’s critical for your business. WATCH IT HERE 5 Reasons to Prioritise Monetising Your Recruitment DataReduced Costs - Less Need for Linkedin and Job BoardsRecruitment leaders collect vast amounts of data—candidate applications, interview feedback, calls, emails, CVs - but too often, it remains uncoded, unquantifiable, and unused. And then more job adverts are written and more data is collected... What a vicious cycle!Increased EfficiencyInefficiencies in recruitment waste time and money. Get your data cleaned and valuable. Shorten sourcing and placement times. Keep active candidates and clients focused on you. Stop missing opportunities with protracted sourcing and recruitment times.Stronger 3Cs (Candidate / Client / Colleague) ExperienceCandidates expect transparency and efficiency. Clients expect intel, speed, solutions. Colleagues need easy processes and barriers removed. New Revenue Streams - Old to Gold?Weaponise your old data - turn it into gold! Which juniors from years back are sat in your Bullhorn database waiting to be contacted now that they are more senior? Which placements are now viable contacts you can sell to?Protect Your Process, Brand, and BusinessSimply mining data that everyone else (clients and competitors) have access to isn't a great strategy for protecting your business. Let them waste time, money, and tears on dirty data. Build your brand on the USP of "I have what you want, desire, and need". Be known for your people, process and communities. Old to Gold...Your data is a goldmine—if you clean and use it properly. Whether through automation, better insights, or revenue-generating analytics, monetising your data gives your recruitment business a competitive edge.🤖 Watch data webinar and learn how to monetise your recruitment data.WATCH IT HereAutomation Buddy and Bullhorn1stWe are Automation Buddies and Bullhorn Experts set on helping ambitious recruitment businesses who want to increase speed and sales.We coach to inspire, and build your automations so you can recruit and sell!READ ABOUT OUR AUTOMATION BUDDY SERVICERead about our Bullhorn 1st Service
Bullhorn Tip - Saved List Layouts Hack - Get Productive!

We've got a great 1-minute Bullhorn tip to help you source, sell, and generally work faster. Saved list layouts in Bullhorn are absolutely invaluable. But I often find in my Bullhorn Training that recruiters do not know about them or have forgotten to set them up. Let's increase speed and get more productive!Layouts - Saved!This Bullhorn tip is great for:Sourcing candidates.Candidate management.Client management.Job management.Keep on top of your 3Ts - tasks, time, targets!Watch my 1-minute Bullhorn tip - then go to Bullhorn and save some layouts. And note that you can create different layouts according to what type of recruitment you are doing - nice! Watch Our Bullhorn Tip to Save Your List LayoutsNeed more Bullhorn / Automation Tips? Try our 1-minute tips.Be sure to sign up for (or watch the recordings of) our regular free Bullhorn and Automation webinars.CHECK OUT OUR WEBINARSBullhorn TrainingWe deliver the best Recruitment and Bullhorn training through live webinars and our online training platform, Recruitment HIIT.Our recruitment training helps new and experienced recruiters qualify their jobs, speedily source and advertise, and improve their screening. It boosts CV to interview ratios, whilst giving great tips to prevent counter offers, and secure the placement and beyond.Plus, if you have Bullhorn, Analytics, Automation, SourceBreaker, LinkedIn, Calendly, Teams, Daxtra, Broadbean, idibu, Hinterview, Paiger, Adapt, we train on those too!TRY HIIT FREE HERE
Productivity Webinar Series: Speedy Sourcing Tips for Recruiters

Recruiters, let’s talk about working smarter, not harder.Did you know that 70-80% of candidates placed are already sitting in your Bullhorn CRM? Before you spend time, money, and energy sourcing from LinkedIn or job boards, start with the talent you already have at your fingertips.Let’s be honest – no one gets out of bed excited to write job adverts or sift through piles of irrelevant applications. So, why not skip the hassle and get straight to sourcing efficiently?Keep reading and watch our webinar recording below...The Power of Bullhorn: Find Hidden Gems FasterOur Productivity Webinar Serieshas already covered game-changing topics in business development, account management, sales, cost reduction, and time management. Now, it’s time to turbocharge your sourcing strategy.Here’s the truth: Winning more recruitment sales opportunities means nothing if you’re losing time and money on ineffective sourcing – or worse, failing to place at all.Watch Our Webinar for Supercharged Sourcing TipsSpeed: Learn how to source candidates from Bullhorn faster than from external platforms.Smart Searches: Master clever techniques to unearth hidden gems and those elusive “purple squirrels.”Efficiency in 2025: Thrive by sourcing smarter, quicker, and more cost-effectively.Thrive in 2025 - Source Quicker and Place Faster!Boost your productivity with this Bullhorn Sourcing video - plus go super-turbo and register for / watch our Automation ROI webinar and get some vital takeaways to help you source quicker and faster with automation.Watch at least 5 tips to help you source quicker and smarter with BullhornRecruitment and Bullhorn TrainingWe deliver the best live Bullhorn ROI webinar training, and you'll find other tips and tricks in Recruitment HIIT, our online recruitment training platform.Plus, through our Bullhorn Vision service we help generate serious ROI from your Bullhorn, data, and people.TRY HIIT FREE HERECONTACT US ABOUT BULLHORN ROI
Bullhorn Tip - Source Quicker With Favourites

We've got a favourite 1-minute Bullhorn tip to help you source quicker. Drowning in candidates but needing to find them quickly can be super frustrating - and massively time-consuming. Spending too long sourcing means the rest of your recruitment workflow (screening, nurturing, managing, placing) takes a hit! We have a Bullhorn tip to help you increase sourcing speed. (Who needs LinkedIn and job adverts when you likely have all the candidates you need on Bullhorn already!?) Favourite the Search! You likely need lists of tip-top candidates you want to return to at speed. Creating a search and favouriting it is a must!You can even make your searches Public (sharing is caring) or Private.Easy! Watch my 1-minute Bullhorn tip - then go to Bullhorn and create some faves! Watch Our Bullhorn Tip to Create Favourite SearchesNeed more Bullhorn / Automation Tips? Try our 1-minute tips.Be sure to sign up for (or watch the recordings of) our regular free Bullhorn and Automation webinars.CHECK OUT OUR WEBINARSBullhorn TrainingWe deliver the best Recruitment and Bullhorn training through live webinars and our online training platform, Recruitment HIIT.Our recruitment training helps new and experienced recruiters qualify their jobs, speedily source and advertise, and improve their screening. It boosts CV to interview ratios, whilst giving great tips to prevent counter offers, and secure the placement and beyond.Plus, if you have Bullhorn, Analytics, Automation, SourceBreaker, LinkedIn, Calendly, Teams, Daxtra, Broadbean, idibu, Hinterview, Paiger, Adapt, we train on those too!TRY HIIT FREE HERE
Productivity Webinar Series: How to Unlock Bullhorn to Reduce Costs and Increase Sales

As a recruiter or resourcer, you’re driven by the desire to make an impact, have a fulfilling day, and, of course, earn a great living. But let's face it — tech overload, data deluge, and constant distractions often get in the way. Add in the rising costs of LinkedIn, job boards, and other external tools like Indeed, and recruitment becomes more challenging than ever.So, how can you be more productive when it feels like you’re constantly fighting against time, data, and tech?The answer is simpler than you think, and we'll share it in our recorded webinar below...Getting the Job Done - Literally!Every day, we help recruiters, resourcers, and recruitment leaders unlock the full potential of their Bullhorn system through our Bullhorn ROI Vision programs and Bullhorn training. Whether you’re a seasoned recruiter or just starting out, we guarantee you’ll learn something new that can save you time and increase your productivity, sourcing, deals, and sales!Watch our webinar recording where we’ll share at least 5 powerful tips to help you work smarter, not harder, using Bullhorn.Bullhorn 1st - Better than "Everything, Everywhere, All At Once"This isn’t just another Bullhorn training webinar. In this webinar, we’ll show you how to leverage your Bullhorn system to streamline your processes and reduce reliance on external platforms like LinkedIn, job boards, and Indeed. While these tools have their place, we believe many recruiters are missing out by not putting Bullhorn at the front and center of their recruitment workflow.We'll share some Bullhorn tips to help you:Source and place candidates fasterIncrease your placements and revenueBoost your productivitySave money on external platformsEnjoy a greater work-life balance and bigger rewardsWith more time saved, you and your leadership team can focus on the things that matter—whether that’s growing your business, reinvesting in your team, or enjoying a well-deserved break!You'll source and place quicker.You'll place more.You'll smile wider!And you and your leaders will have more cash to divert to "good causes" - I'll let you decide which! (Previous Productivity Series webinars covered increasing sales through account management and BD. Click the links to watch.)Watch our Bullhorn 1st Webinar - and Unlock Bullhorn!Recruitment and Bullhorn TrainingWe deliver the best live Bullhorn ROI webinar training, and you'll find other tips and tricks in Recruitment HIIT, our online recruitment training platform.Plus, through our Bullhorn Vision service we help generate serious ROI from your Bullhorn, data, and people.TRY HIIT FREE HERECONTACT US ABOUT BULLHORN ROI
Automation ROI Webinar Series: Faster, Cheaper Sourcing

Doing more with what you have - or even with less - is a key goal for many recruiters and their leaders. Our Automation ROI series has already covered hot topics related to sales and cost reduction.And now it's time to focus on the hot topic of Sourcing.This webinar recording follows our previous Automation ROI series topics:Account ManagementBDReducing the cost of Linkedin and job boards...Turbo Your Sourcing with AutomationWhat's the point of winning more recruitment sales opps, if you have to create risk by wasting time and money on sourcing?Or worse, not placing at all...!If you have Bullhorn Automation, this vital software should help you:Clean up your data - speedily.Identify relevant candidates you can attract and nurture.Approach candidates to apply for your jobs.Thrive in 2025 - Source Quicker and CheaperWatch our latest Automation ROI webinar and get some vital takeaways to help you source quicker and faster.Don't yet have automation? Watch the recording and see what all of the fuss is about, and let us help you plan to win with faster and cheaper sourcing! Let's get ready to "thrive in 2025!"Watch Our Bullhorn Automation Webinar and Ensure Speedier, Cheaper, SourcingAutomation BuddyWe are Automation Buddies set on helping ambitious recruitment businesses who want to increase speed and sales.We coach to inspire, and build your automations so you can recruit and sell!READ ABOUT OUR AUTOMATION BUDDY SERVICE