Sourcing Specialist

Issued by NSITE

Earners of the NSITE Sourcing Specialist badge have developed the skills to effectively use recruiting/sourcing online platforms and apply principles of the Universal Search Method in a sourcing and recruiting environment. They are competent in skills such as building Boolean search strings applicable to multiple databases, tailoring outreach messages to specific candidate types, connecting effectively with passive candidates, and more.

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Months
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Boolean Search
Candidate Engagement
Candidate Sourcing
Recruiting And Hiring
Sourcing Platforms
Sourcing Processes

Earning Criteria

Successful completion of 12-week program consisting of weekly 1-hour-long group sessions and 5-6 hours of self-paced course and lab work including knowledge checks and self-study.
Successful completion of 6-week Work Experience to ensure knowledge transfer and application of learned candidate sourcing and selection skills from classroom to corporate talent acquisition environment with a health industry partner.

Standards

NSITE Mission

NSITE provides a customized Sourcing Specialist Certificate Program for individuals who are blind or visually impaired to prepare them for a career in candidate sourcing and recruitment. NSITE partners with Orion Global Talent and Social Talent for the online and classroom components and with Bristol Myers Squibb for the work experience.