CIR Candidate Sourcing Techniques 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Boolean operator is used to exclude specific terms from a search query?
- AND
- OR
- NOT (Correct answer)
- NEAR
Correct answer: NOT
The NOT operator (sometimes written as a minus sign) excludes terms from search results.
Question 2: What is a 'name generation' technique in internet recruiting?
- Creating fake candidate profiles
- Using search engines to identify names of professionals in a specific role (Correct answer)
- Generating aliases for passive candidates
- Automating LinkedIn connection requests
Correct answer: Using search engines to identify names of professionals in a specific role
Name generation involves using search engines and online sources to surface the names of professionals who hold target job titles.
Question 3: What does the X-Ray search technique allow a recruiter to do?
- Scan resumes for hidden keywords
- Search the internal pages of a specific website using a search engine (Correct answer)
- Access private LinkedIn profiles
- Bypass job board paywalls
Correct answer: Search the internal pages of a specific website using a search engine
X-Ray searching uses a search engine's 'site:' operator to search within a specific domain, surfacing pages not easily navigated from the home page.
Question 4: Which of the following best describes a 'passive candidate'?
- A candidate who has not responded to outreach
- A currently employed professional not actively seeking a new job (Correct answer)
- A candidate with an incomplete application
- Someone who applied but withdrew their candidacy
Correct answer: A currently employed professional not actively seeking a new job
Passive candidates are employed and not actively job-searching, but may be open to opportunities if approached correctly.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of using GitHub as a sourcing channel?
- Finding candidates who have posted their resumes publicly
- Identifying software developers through their public code repositories and contributions (Correct answer)
- Accessing private candidate databases
- Tracking candidate interview feedback
Correct answer: Identifying software developers through their public code repositories and contributions
GitHub allows recruiters to find software developers by reviewing their public repositories, contributions, and project activity.
Question 6: When sourcing on LinkedIn, what does 'InMail' refer to?
- An internal HR messaging system
- A direct messaging feature on LinkedIn for reaching members outside your network (Correct answer)
- Email alerts about new job postings
- A tool to export candidate contact information
Correct answer: A direct messaging feature on LinkedIn for reaching members outside your network
InMail is LinkedIn's paid messaging feature that allows recruiters to contact members who are not in their direct network.
Question 7: What is 'flipping' in the context of internet recruiting?
- Switching candidates between job orders
- Converting a job board resume URL to reveal additional candidate data (Correct answer)
- Changing a Boolean string to find opposite profiles
- Alternating between sourcing channels each week
Correct answer: Converting a job board resume URL to reveal additional candidate data
Flipping involves taking a URL from a job board or profile and manipulating it to uncover more information about a candidate.
CIR Candidate Sourcing Techniques 2
Which Boolean operator is used to exclude specific terms from a search query?