{"id":6838,"date":"2025-10-10T07:51:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T07:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vettio.com\/blog\/?p=6838"},"modified":"2025-10-13T08:26:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T08:26:02","slug":"active-sourcing-strategies-vs-passive-sourcing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vettio.com\/blog\/active-sourcing-strategies-vs-passive-sourcing\/","title":{"rendered":"The Difference Between Active Sourcing Strategies and Passive Sourcing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13075114\/The-Difference-Between-Active-Sourcing-Strategies-and-Passive-Sourcing.jpg\" alt=\"recruitment vs sourcing\" class=\"wp-image-6897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13075114\/The-Difference-Between-Active-Sourcing-Strategies-and-Passive-Sourcing.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13075114\/The-Difference-Between-Active-Sourcing-Strategies-and-Passive-Sourcing-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/13075114\/The-Difference-Between-Active-Sourcing-Strategies-and-Passive-Sourcing-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>TL;DR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Active sourcing strategies = proactively reaching out to candidates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passive sourcing = engaging talent who are not actively job hunting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many recruiters combine both to maximize reach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trade-offs exist: time, cost, and yield differ<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowing when to use each is key to a strong talent sourcing plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding great people today feels like mining for gold in a field of stones. Jobs get posted, responses trickle in, but often you miss high-quality candidates who never saw your ad, or you waste time chasing leads that go nowhere. In this noisy market, relying only on job boards is no longer enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why the active sourcing strategy is rising. This blog will walk you through what active vs passive sourcing means, how candidate sourcing works in each case, how to blend both, and when one makes more sense than the other. By the end, you\u2019ll have a clearer idea of how to upgrade your recruitment sourcing methods and start sourcing candidates with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is Active Sourcing and How Does It Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10125701\/AS1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10125701\/AS1-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10125701\/AS1-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10125701\/AS1-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Active sourcing strategies involve reaching out to potential hires directly rather than waiting for them to come to you. It\u2019s like casting a net where you believe the best fish are, rather than waiting. In recruiting, that means searching, contacting, and engaging people who may or may not already know about your job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How It Works<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define your ideal profile. Identify the skills, experience, location, and traits you\u2019re after.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use sourcing tools &amp; channels. Leverage LinkedIn search, niche communities, GitHub, tech forums, Boolean strings, resume databases, etc.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reach out proactively. Send a personalized message or pitch, not a generic \u201cwe have a job\u201d email, but something relevant to what the candidate already does.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage and qualify. Ask questions, share aspects of company culture, see if there\u2019s interest, and schedule a conversation.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nurture relationships. Even if someone isn\u2019t ready today, you might keep them warm for future roles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Active sourcing is one of the ways of sourcing candidates that gives you more control over who you engage. You\u2019re not waiting; you\u2019re hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent survey showed that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onrec.com\/news\/statistics\/77-of-talent-leaders-say-active-sourcing-is-vital-%E2%80%93-yet-most-hires-are-passive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">77% of talent leaders<\/a> say active sourcing is vital, though many still rely heavily on inbound hires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of its forward approach, active sourcing is often considered a core tactic in strategic candidate sourcing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Recruiter's Reality Check \u2013 Mini Quiz (Black\/Orange\/White) -->\n<div class=\"reality-quiz\" data-quiz-id=\"reality-quiz-1\">\n  <style>\n    .reality-quiz{\n      --rq-black:#0b0b0b;\n      --rq-dark:#141414;\n      --rq-card:#1b1b1b;\n      --rq-white:#ffffff;\n      --rq-orange:#ff7a00;\n      --rq-muted:#9aa0a6;\n\n      background:var(--rq-black);\n      color:var(--rq-white);\n      width:100%;\n      max-width:100%;\n      border-radius:16px;\n      padding:22px;\n      box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.45);\n      font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Ubuntu,Arial,sans-serif;\n    }\n    .reality-quiz h3{\n      margin:0 0 14px 0;\n      font-size:1.25rem;\n      line-height:1.2;\n      color:var(--rq-orange);\n      background:linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(255,122,0,.15), rgba(255,122,0,0));\n      padding:8px 10px;\n      border-radius:10px;\n      display:inline-block;\n    }\n    .rq-intro{\n      font-size:.95rem;\n      color:#e6e6e6;\n      margin:0 0 16px 0;\n    }\n    .rq-card{\n      background:var(--rq-card);\n      border:1px solid #222;\n      border-radius:12px;\n      padding:14px;\n      margin:12px 0;\n    }\n    .rq-q{\n      font-weight:600;\n      margin:0 0 10px 0;\n      font-size:1rem;\n      color:#f1f1f1;\n    }\n    .rq-options{\n      display:grid;\n      gap:10px;\n    }\n    .rq-option{\n      display:flex;\n      align-items:center;\n      gap:10px;\n      background:#121212;\n      border:1px solid #222;\n      border-radius:10px;\n      padding:10px 12px;\n      cursor:pointer;\n      transition:transform .08s ease, border-color .15s ease, background .15s ease;\n    }\n    .rq-option:hover{ transform:translateY(-1px); border-color:#2a2a2a; }\n    .rq-option input{ accent-color:var(--rq-orange); }\n    .rq-option.correct{ border-color:#1e7f3e; background:#0f2317; }\n    .rq-option.incorrect{ border-color:#923131; background:#1c0f0f; }\n    .rq-feedback{\n      margin-top:10px;\n      font-size:.92rem;\n      color:#dcdcdc;\n    }\n    .rq-feedback span{ font-weight:700; }\n    .rq-actions{\n      display:flex;\n      gap:10px;\n      margin-top:16px;\n      flex-wrap:wrap;\n    }\n    .rq-btn{\n      background:var(--rq-orange);\n      color:#111;\n      border:none;\n      border-radius:10px;\n      padding:10px 14px;\n      font-weight:700;\n      cursor:pointer;\n      transition:filter .15s ease, transform .08s ease;\n    }\n    .rq-btn:hover{ filter:brightness(1.05); }\n    .rq-btn:active{ transform:translateY(1px); }\n    .rq-btn.secondary{\n      background:#242424;\n      color:var(--rq-white);\n      border:1px solid #333;\n    }\n    .rq-score{\n      margin-top:8px;\n      font-size:.95rem;\n      color:#eaeaea;\n    }\n    .rq-divider{\n      height:1px; background:#222; margin:18px 0;\n    }\n    \/* Accessibility helpers *\/\n    .rq-option:focus-within{ outline:2px solid var(--rq-orange); outline-offset:2px; }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <h3>Recruiter\u2019s Reality Check<\/h3>\n  <p class=\"rq-intro\">Three quick questions with instant feedback. 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These are people comfortable in their roles but open to the right opportunity. <a href=\"https:\/\/vettio.com\/blog\/recruiting-passive-candidates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recruiting passive candidates<\/a> is about creating interest, not responding to demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike active sourcing, passive sourcing is less about \u201chunt now\u201d and more about building visibility, relationships, and credibility over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Differences<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With active sourcing, you initiate; with passive sourcing, you nurture.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active is high effort per candidate; passive is more long game, brand-driven.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passive candidates often bring stability and sophistication. They\u2019re not desperate.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passive sourcing leans heavily on employer branding, content, community, referrals, and network effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A commonly cited figure says 70\u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrcloud.com\/blog\/8-recruitment-stats-you-need-to-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">73% of candidates are passive<\/a> (i.e., not actively applying).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of that, passive sourcing is a critical part of any talent sourcing strategy. If you only chase active applicants, you may miss 7 out of 10 potential hires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, firms that succeed in recruiting passive candidates often see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lloydstaffing.com\/passive-candidate-sourcing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">40% lower turnover<\/a> and 20% faster time to productivity than those that mostly hire active candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Myth or Fact Flip Cards (Black \/ Orange \/ White) -->\n<div class=\"mythfact-wrap\">\n  <style>\n    .mythfact-wrap{\n      --mf-black:#0b0b0b;\n      --mf-dark:#161616;\n      --mf-white:#ffffff;\n      --mf-orange:#ff7a00;\n      width:100%;\n      max-width:100%;\n      background:var(--mf-black);\n      color:var(--mf-white);\n      border-radius:16px;\n      padding:24px;\n      font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Ubuntu,Arial,sans-serif;\n      box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.45);\n    }\n    .mythfact-wrap h3{\n      font-size:1.25rem;\n      color:var(--mf-orange);\n      margin:0 0 18px 0;\n      background:linear-gradient(140deg,rgba(255,122,0,.15),rgba(255,122,0,0));\n      display:inline-block;\n      padding:8px 10px;\n      border-radius:10px;\n    }\n    .mf-grid{\n      display:grid;\n      grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr));\n      gap:16px;\n    }\n    .mf-card{\n      perspective:1000px;\n      cursor:pointer;\n    }\n    .mf-inner{\n      position:relative;\n      width:100%;\n      height:140px;\n      transition:transform .6s;\n      transform-style:preserve-3d;\n    }\n    .mf-card.flip .mf-inner{ transform:rotateY(180deg); }\n\n    .mf-face{\n      position:absolute;\n      inset:0;\n      background:var(--mf-dark);\n      border:1px solid #222;\n      border-radius:12px;\n      display:flex;\n      align-items:center;\n      justify-content:center;\n      text-align:center;\n      padding:10px;\n      backface-visibility:hidden;\n      font-size:.95rem;\n      line-height:1.3;\n    }\n    .mf-front{ color:var(--mf-white); }\n    .mf-back{\n      background:var(--mf-orange);\n      color:#111;\n      transform:rotateY(180deg);\n      font-weight:700;\n    }\n    .mf-note{\n      margin-top:16px;\n      font-size:.9rem;\n      color:#ccc;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <h3>Myth or Fact: Passive Sourcing<\/h3>\n  <div class=\"mf-grid\">\n    <div class=\"mf-card\">\n      <div class=\"mf-inner\">\n        <div class=\"mf-face mf-front\">\u201cPassive candidates don\u2019t change jobs.\u201d<\/div>\n        <div class=\"mf-face mf-back\">False \u2013 they switch when the offer fits.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mf-card\">\n      <div class=\"mf-inner\">\n        <div class=\"mf-face mf-front\">\u201cEmployer branding supports passive sourcing.\u201d<\/div>\n        <div class=\"mf-face mf-back\">True \u2013 strong brands attract quiet talent.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mf-card\">\n      <div class=\"mf-inner\">\n        <div class=\"mf-face mf-front\">\u201cReferrals count as active sourcing.\u201d<\/div>\n        <div class=\"mf-face mf-back\">False \u2013 they\u2019re a hybrid of both worlds.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mf-card\">\n      <div class=\"mf-inner\">\n        <div class=\"mf-face mf-front\">\u201cMost professionals are passive candidates.\u201d<\/div>\n        <div class=\"mf-face mf-back\">True \u2013 about 70% fall in this group.<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"mf-note\">Tap or click any card to reveal the truth.<\/p>\n\n  <script>\n    document.currentScript.closest('.mythfact-wrap')\n      .querySelectorAll('.mf-card')\n      .forEach(c=>{\n        c.addEventListener('click',()=>c.classList.toggle('flip'));\n      });\n  <\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do Recruiters Mix Up Active and Passive Sourcing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10125907\/AS3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10125907\/AS3-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10125907\/AS3-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10125907\/AS3-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruiters often blur the line between active sourcing strategies and passive sourcing without realizing it. A hiring team may post a job (a passive move) and then immediately start messaging people on LinkedIn (an active step). It\u2019s not wrong, just mixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many organizations use a hybrid sourcing strategy where outbound and inbound methods feed each other. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They might run personal sourcing campaigns that directly reach professionals through social media while using blog content to attract them later.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A recruiter could spot a great profile during an active sourcing strategy search, send an email, and then add that candidate to a talent sourcing newsletter for future openings.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passive outreach also supports strategic candidate sourcing by keeping your company top-of-mind among experienced professionals who might not be ready now but will be later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach helps build a consistent <a href=\"https:\/\/vettio.com\/blog\/talent-sourcing-guide-for-recruiters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">talent sourcing strategy<\/a>, combining relationship-building with precision targeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- Drag & Drop Sourcing Sorter (Black \/ Orange \/ White) with Check Button -->\n<div class=\"sourcing-sorter\">\n  <style>\n    .sourcing-sorter{\n      --ss-black:#0b0b0b;\n      --ss-dark:#161616;\n      --ss-white:#ffffff;\n      --ss-orange:#ff7a00;\n      --ss-correct:#1e7f3e;\n      --ss-wrong:#923131;\n\n      background:var(--ss-black);\n      color:var(--ss-white);\n      width:100%;\n      max-width:100%;\n      border-radius:16px;\n      padding:24px;\n      font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Ubuntu,Arial,sans-serif;\n      box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.45);\n    }\n    .sourcing-sorter h3{\n      color:var(--ss-orange);\n      margin:0 0 16px 0;\n      font-size:1.25rem;\n      line-height:1.2;\n      background:linear-gradient(140deg,rgba(255,122,0,.15),rgba(255,122,0,0));\n      display:inline-block;\n      padding:8px 10px;\n      border-radius:10px;\n    }\n    .ss-instruction{\n      font-size:.95rem;\n      color:#ddd;\n      margin:0 0 18px 0;\n    }\n    .ss-zones{\n      display:grid;\n      grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr));\n      gap:14px;\n    }\n    .ss-zone{\n      background:var(--ss-dark);\n      border:2px dashed #333;\n      border-radius:12px;\n      min-height:150px;\n      padding:10px;\n      text-align:center;\n      font-weight:600;\n      transition:background .2s ease,border-color .2s ease;\n    }\n    .ss-zone.dragover{\n      border-color:var(--ss-orange);\n      background:#1e1e1e;\n    }\n    .ss-tile{\n      background:#111;\n      color:var(--ss-white);\n      border:1px solid #333;\n      border-radius:10px;\n      padding:8px 10px;\n      margin:6px 0;\n      cursor:grab;\n      user-select:none;\n      transition:transform .1s ease,border-color .15s ease,background .15s ease;\n    }\n    .ss-tile:hover{ transform:scale(1.02); 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One fills roles quickly; the other builds depth in your best talent pipeline strategies in recruitment process outsourcing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When Should Recruiters Choose Active Over Passive (and Vice Versa)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10125921\/AS5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10125921\/AS5-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10125921\/AS5-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10125921\/AS5-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no single rule, but a few patterns help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose active sourcing when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have urgent roles or specialized skill gaps.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re hiring in competitive fields like data science or cybersecurity.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to source candidates fast and cannot rely on inbound interest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose passive sourcing when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You\u2019re building a brand for the long haul.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want to strengthen recruiting sources such as alumni, internal referrals, or career events.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your market is stable, and you want quality over quantity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Balancing short-term action (active) with long-term magnetism (passive) ensures your recruitment sourcing methods remain sustainable through changing hiring demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Can Recruiters Balance Active and Passive Sourcing Effectively?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10125934\/AS6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10125934\/AS6-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10125934\/AS6-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/snabup-prod.s3.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/10125934\/AS6-1-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The best teams don\u2019t pick sides. They blend. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Segment your efforts. Assign half your weekly time to active sourcing strategies like personalized outreach and the other half to sourcing tactics such as nurturing passive candidates.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automate wisely. Use sourcing techniques recruitment tools to automate repetitive tasks, freeing time for personal follow-ups.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep data tight. Track open rates, response rates, and pipeline status to measure ROI.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrate content with outreach. Share posts, insights, and behind-the-scenes moments that reflect culture, as it fuels your <a href=\"https:\/\/vettio.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-strong-candidate-attraction-strategy-on-a-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">candidate attraction strategy<\/a>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create learning loops. Review which sourcing techniques for recruiters are producing better responses and refine based on data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Active and passive sourcing aren\u2019t rivals. They\u2019re teammates. Think of active sourcing strategies as sprinting and passive sourcing as endurance training. 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