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World Congress 2024 β€’ Aug 20, 2024 β€’ Session details

Learn IT Sourcing While Having Fun?

Vince Szymczak

Can you upskill your IT recruiters without boring them to tears? Discover how Vince Shi uses sourcing escape rooms to teach advanced search skills through immersive game design.

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#1 about 4 min

Introduction and background in technical recruitment

Transitioning from technical recruitment to teaching requires understanding how people learn sourcing methodologies.

#2 about 5 min

Profiling recruiters based on ability and drive

Profiling students by their ability and drive helps adapt recruitment training to individual learning needs.

#3 about 3 min

Incorporating fun and gamification into recruitment training

Integrating true game mechanics into training programs overcomes burnout and boosts learner engagement.

#4 about 3 min

Designing sourcing escape rooms for collaborative learning

Using collaborative escape rooms instead of competitive games encourages teamwork and maintains high engagement levels.

#5 about 3 min

Executing live sourcing escape room training events

Simulating real recruitment scenarios with physical props provides hands-on practice for full cycle sourcing challenges.

#6 about 5 min

Scaling online sourcing games for larger corporate teams

Deploying remote escape rooms for large groups builds cross-functional appreciation between human resources and recruiters.

#7 about 4 min

Applying targeted learning and practicing skills immediately

Applying targeted sourcing techniques immediately after training prevents knowledge loss and solidifies new skills.

#8 about 2 min

Gamifying sourcing tasks for small recruitment teams

Implementing mini competitions around daily targets offers a low-effort way to gamify small recruitment teams.

#9 about 4 min

Managing mixed skill levels in larger recruitment teams

Defining a standard operating procedure for basic skills prevents burnout while enabling driven recruiters to become internal experts.

Matching moments

2:30 min

Developing dedicated learning tracks for talent acquisition professionals

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 Β· Cappuccino with HR

4:07 min

Overcoming traditional corporate reservations toward recruitment gamification

Julian Holtstiege Julian Holtstiege Β· World Congress 2024

6:26 min

Evolution of global sourcing teams and recruitment technology

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 Β· Cappuccino with HR

7:53 min

Automating the talent acquisition lifecycle with specialized agents

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 Β· Cappuccino with HR

4:09 min

Prioritizing candidate strategies and selecting optimal recruiting tooling

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 Β· Cappuccino with HR

2:06 min

Enhancing active sourcing with AI-assisted candidate outreach

Barbara Kryslak Barbara Kryslak Β· World Congress 2026 Europe

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