{"id":368,"date":"2024-01-28T22:37:49","date_gmt":"2024-01-28T22:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/?p=368"},"modified":"2024-03-01T07:33:27","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T07:33:27","slug":"linkedin-x-ray-is-doomed-how-to-rebalance-candidate-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/sourcing\/linkedin-x-ray-is-doomed-how-to-rebalance-candidate-search\/","title":{"rendered":"LinkedIn X-Ray is Doomed: How  to Rebalance Candidate Search"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As is often the case, a market monopoly typically exploits its position: inflating prices, limiting savings, and attempting to eliminate competitors and alternatives that enable users to avoid the monopolistic product. LinkedIn operates no differently.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid repetition, we will provide links to a report by <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/pulse\/new-linkedin-features-captured-wild-2024-kevin-d-turner-ehi8c\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn expert Kevin D. Turner<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and comprehensive testing of the issue by <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcingtraining.com\/linkedin-tips-tricks\/linkedin-x-ray-is-soon-to-be-dead\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sourcing expert Marcel van der Meer<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In this overview, we will focus on why this is detrimental, the extent of the issue, and potential responses<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Brief on the Situation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previously, LinkedIn made candidate information, including employment and professional details, indexable by search engines. Recruiters used this feature to conduct searches directly via Google, using search operators without logging into LinkedIn, thereby circumventing LinkedIn restrictions. This was particularly valuable for identifying passive candidates not actively seeking employment or advertising their openness to new opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, such information is scarcely provided to search engines, meaning LinkedIn is compelling users to utilize its own platform\u2014specifically, its costly premium version for recruiters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The Impact of Recent Changes<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One clear benefit of recent updates is that LinkedIn users&#8217; <\/span><b>personal data has become slightly more private and confidential<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, this marginal gain likely wasn&#8217;t LinkedIn&#8217;s main objective when implementing these changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>LinkedIn&#8217;s increased sales and revenue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but that&#8217;s not our cause for celebration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The downside is the <\/span><b>strengthening of an unhealthy monopoly in the HR Technology market<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where there is a lack of effective checks and balances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruiters and sourcers now have one less powerful tool available at no cost. As a result, the already challenging task of <\/span><b>talent acquisition is becoming even more difficult<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014particularly given the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/talando.com\/blog\/tech-labour-market-outlook-in-2024-2025\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">significant talent shortage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across industries requiring high qualifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These changes also <\/span><b>limit the ability to engage with a broader range of candidates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially those not actively seeking employment (<\/span><b>passive candidates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), leading to an imbalance favouring active candidates. This is problematic, as active candidates often do not suffice to meet comprehensive hiring plans.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recruitment budgets are likely to rise noticeably for those purchasing LinkedIn&#8217;s premium packages, a double blow, especially in times of overall budget cuts. This will especially impact small startups, as the <\/span><b>cost-effectiveness of these expenses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is perceived to be lower for smaller companies, making the <\/span><b>ROI quite questionable.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established recruitment <\/span><b>processes and frameworks, candidate funnels, and some third-party <\/b><b>hiring tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that relied on Boolean search<\/span><b> may now become less effective or even break down<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, these changes could make fostering d<\/span><b>iversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) more challenging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Connecting with underrepresented groups will require additional effort.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the broader scheme, <\/span><b>excessive fragmentation of the<\/b><b> talent management<\/b><b> products and <\/b><b>HR services<\/b><b> ecosystem benefits no one<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014not technology providers, employers, or jobseekers\u2014in the long run. This fragmentation is set to increase as market participants look for alternatives that currently struggle with <\/span><b>poor integration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, both technically and in terms of information sharing for informed, <\/span><b>data-driven decisions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>LinkedIn&#8217;s pricing:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><b>Recruiter Corporate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there&#8217;s no official price listed. Inquiries are directed to LinkedIn&#8217;s Sales team, but in reality, it costs about $10,000 per year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recruiter Lite<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is priced at $1,680 per year for a single licence, and $2,670 per year per licence for 2 to 5 licences.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-355 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/limits1-300x276.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"562\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/limits1-300x276.png 300w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/limits1-1024x941.png 1024w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/limits1-768x705.png 768w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/limits1-1536x1411.png 1536w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/limits1.png 1596w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A risk that should not be ignored<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gradual restriction of data access by LinkedIn is underway, but is this the primary concern for recruiters? Not quite. Calls for increased <\/span><b>regulation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and oversight of the industry are expected to grow, particularly for those operating under European Union legislation\u2014though the United States has its nuances\u2014which is vigorously attempting to regulate data protection, including GDPR.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these intentions are sound, the current implementation severely hampers businesses (a glance at the macro statistics that compare the growth of EU businesses with other regions is revealing). This regulation impacts a range of businesses, from HR to AI, which also actively collect and utilize data, including personal information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Given this backdrop, it&#8217;s imperative that companies diversify their talent acquisition strategies and team-building methodologies for scaling their business\u2014needed yesterday. Because moving forward, it&#8217;s only going to get tougher.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Rebalance Candidate Search Amidst Regulatory Pressures<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your active sourcing relied heavily on X-Ray search, you need to offset its diminishing returns with alternative sources. Here\u2019s what you can do:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Back to Handshakes: Leverage Referrals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Referral recruitment remains one of the most effective methods for filling vacancies. When trusted individuals recommend a professional, their suggestions carry weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Unite and Conquer<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration is more powerful than solo efforts. Viewing peers as competitors and isolating from them is no longer viable. Collective efforts, creating <\/span><b>industry associations, and communities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of like-minded professionals have proven effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our experience shows that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/98660903\/\"><b>such communities<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> foster mutual support, exchange of insights and work hacks, recommendations, and matching top candidates with clients, collaborative project work, and the promotion of ethical business standards. <\/span><b>This is one of the most underrated tactics to strengthen your recruiting game in 2024.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. KYC (Know Your Candidate): Efficiently Build and Manage Your Talent Pool<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previously, losing touch with top candidates due to oversight in adding them to the ATS or failing to note their strengths was just a costly mistake. Now, the stakes are way much higher.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage, communicate, and foster long-term relationships. The business practice known as <\/span><b>&#8220;know your customer,&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which has gained a negative compliance connotation, should be a priority with a positive twist for those in hiring: <\/span><b>&#8220;know your candidate (and keep in touch).&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Diversify Sourcing Channels to Enrich Your Talent Pool:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work on your <\/span><b>employer branding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It ensures a steady flow of individuals who resonate with your company&#8217;s culture, values, and actions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Boost inbound traffic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Actively promote career opportunities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (switch to &#8220;We are hiring!&#8221; promo mode).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simplify the <\/span><b>Candidate Experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at every touchpoint (applying should be effortless and not overly demanding).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Post <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">job openings on quality Job Boards and <\/span><b>filter <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">through the inbound traffic to identify truly outstanding candidates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t forget about <\/span><b>sourcing on social media, professional forums, Discord channels, and professional chats<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Attend relevant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offline (and even online) <\/span><b>events<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can be quite effective.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Create your targeted talent community<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like a job search hub (jobseekers club), conduct specialized educational courses, or form a &#8220;professionals&#8217; club&#8221; in areas like Data Science\/AI\/development, depending on your focus.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><i>As the community matures and gains autonomy, it will bring top-notch professionals to your projects<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Beyond LinkedIn: Discover New Alternative HR Tech Platforms and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HR Software<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now is the prime time for alternative professional platforms to fill the void created by LinkedIn&#8217;s recent actions.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Quality alternatives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, potentially including open-source options, <\/span><b>could garner real user support if executed correctly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They must build <\/span><b>robust databases of &#8216;live&#8217; and relevant candidates, complying with regulatory requirements, and ensuring personal data protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (such as GDPR).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They should offer <\/span><b>genuinely efficient and user-friendly sourcing of quality candidates, management of selections, and an overall superior user experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, they need to <\/span><b>address the shortcomings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of large, monopolistic platforms that currently show little interest in making improvements. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><i>Forcing users onto expensive paid packages does not equate to platform enhancement or an adequate response to user feature requests.<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They ought to be <\/span><b>more affordable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014not by dumping \/ artificial undercutting, but by being objectively more accessible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rapid development of automation systems and AI\/ML, big data management, and enhanced B2B analytics could facilitate this transition.<\/span><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond products wholly dependent on LinkedIn, independent platforms exist today that can assist in searching, flexibly filtering candidates, finding their contacts, and communicating with them. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wandify.io\/en\/recruiting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wandify<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is doing exactly that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-382\" src=\"https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-300x261.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"562\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-300x261.png 300w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-1024x891.png 1024w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1-768x668.png 768w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/1.png 1448w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seven Key Advantages of Wandify:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It enables <\/span><b>targeted talent searches using advanced search filters. Users can create<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> any combination of search criteria and filters to display only the most relevant candidates (see Image 1).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users can <\/span><b>organize candidates into folders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for easy management and sorting. For instance, you can categorize and compile candidates by location, job titles, technology stacks, etc. (see Image 2).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wandify enhances search quality with <\/span><b>smart AI-powered query enrichment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, incorporating essential related terms, synonyms, technologies, and skills into the search (see Image 3).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For added convenience, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/wandify-extension\/jhaaipbjdjpkcdlmdepackpalbhjcfib\"><b>Chrome Extension<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is available for the service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wandify <\/span><b>operates independently of the platform restrictions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> described in this article. Even if LinkedIn or any other connected platform completely closes off profile access, <\/span><b>Wandify&#8217;s search functionality remains uninterrupted<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To extend functionality, users can take advantage of the available <\/span><b>API<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The solution adopts a <\/span><b>democratic approach to <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/wandify.io\/en\/pricing\"><b>pricing<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with packages starting from a <\/span><b>Free plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-384\" src=\"https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-300x250.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"562\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-1024x853.png 1024w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-768x640.png 768w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-1536x1280.png 1536w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/3-2048x1707.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image 1. Wandify search criteria builder<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-385 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-300x170.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"562\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-1536x868.png 1536w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2-2048x1158.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image 2. Folders<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-386\" src=\"https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4-300x170.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"562\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4-1536x869.png 1536w, https:\/\/wandify.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4-2048x1158.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image 3. Smart matching of synonyms and related technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does it really work?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effectiveness has been practically measured, and the estimated practical benefits are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% reduction in recruitment costs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double the response rate when contacting relevant candidates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced time to find a relevant candidate by 50%.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49 You can experience the benefits yourself by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wandify.io\/en\/recruiting\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trying the AI-powered sourcing tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Create Your Own Tools, Just Like We Do<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies often develop their own <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recruitment CRM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ATS <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Applicant Tracking System<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) or other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HR systems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because the standard solutions lack certain modules or integration capabilities. With the rise of no-code tools\u2014now further enhanced by AI\u2014creating these custom tools has become even easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn&#8217;s recent move to eliminate Boolean Search outside its platform is inconvenient, but mitigating its negative impact is not as difficult as it first appears. Creativity and perseverance will help overcome this hurdle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s worthwhile to experiment with alternative search channels, platforms and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hiring tools<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and to focus on extensively building your employer brand. Activate<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As is often the case, a market monopoly typically exploits its position: inflating prices, limiting savings, and attempting to eliminate competitors and alternatives that enable users to avoid the monopolistic product. LinkedIn operates no differently. To avoid repetition, we will provide links to a report by LinkedIn expert Kevin D. 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