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World Congress 2024 • Aug 20, 2024 • Session details

Ditching Linkedin: Reddit and Discord as alternative sourcing tools

Wim Dammans

Millions of developers have abandoned LinkedIn. Learn how to deploy OSINT tools and clever honey potting tactics to source passive tech talent directly from Reddit and Discord.

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#1 about 2 min

Adopting alternative communities as supplementary talent sourcing tools

Incorporating non-traditional social platforms diversifies the recruitment toolbox without replacing established professional networks.

#2 about 2 min

Analyzing the limitations of sourcing exclusively on LinkedIn

Relying solely on standard networking platforms limits visibility into significant portions of the active workforce.

#3 about 3 min

Engaging software developers in pseudo-anonymous online safe spaces

Interacting in casual environments encourages honest discussions about salaries, workplace frustrations, and career moves.

#4 about 4 min

Locating niche developer communities and interest-based groups online

Searching search engines and employee habits helps discover hidden technical communities and local meetups.

#5 about 2 min

Reviewing stack overflow survey data on platform preferences

Developer surveys reveal a strong preference for platforms like Reddit and Discord over traditional professional networks.

#6 about 7 min

Sourcing software engineers through targeted interest-based Reddit subreddits

Boolean searching specific tech or local subreddits reveals potential candidates discussing skills, salaries, and locations.

#7 about 3 min

Navigating Discord servers to discover hidden technical talent pools

Finding niche programming servers provides direct access to thousands of developers answering technical questions.

#8 about 6 min

Providing non-technical recruitment expertise to build community trust

Respecting moderation rules and openly offering career advice builds recruiter credibility without blindly spamming jobs.

#9 about 3 min

Deanonymizing candidate profiles using cross-referencing and honeypot techniques

Linking your own professional profile in anonymous chats prompts developers to unknowingly reveal their identity.

#10 about 2 min

Maintaining humanity and avoiding micro-judgments in candidate interactions

Establishing credible accounts and leaving communities better than you found them ensures long-term sourcing success.

#11 about 8 min

Navigating defensive candidate reactions and balancing informal brand presence

Engaging developers personally rather than via corporate accounts reduces defensiveness and increases sourcing success rates.

Matching moments

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Engaging passive candidates through authentic community participation

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 · Cappuccino with HR

2:00 min

Shifting from reactive recruiting to proactive community building

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 · Cappuccino with HR

3:07 min

Adapting recruitment for modern technical talent

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +2 · Cappuccino with HR

4:42 min

Crowdsourcing job opportunities through an engaged developer audience

Nacho Iacovino · World Congress 2021

7:14 min

Building and scaling successful tech recruiting communities

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 · Cappuccino with HR

34 sec

Addressing the issue of generic messaging in technical recruitment

Arsenii Sorokin Arsenii Sorokin +1 · World Congress 2025

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