How to build a high-performing sourcing strategy with LinkedIn and ATS

How to build a high-performing sourcing strategy with LinkedIn and ATS

Where technology meets smart recruiting

2 min read

Jun 11, 2025

How to build a high-performing sourcing strategy with LinkedIn and ATS

Where technology meets smart recruiting

2 min read

Jun 11, 2025

Finding top talent is no longer about posting jobs and waiting. In today’s competitive landscape- especially in IT outsourcing and consulting - recruiters must actively source candidates, often before those candidates are even looking. Two of the most powerful tools at your disposal are LinkedIn and an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). When used together, they can transform your sourcing strategy into a high-performing recruitment engine.


Why LinkedIn is a sourcing goldmine

LinkedIn is not just a social network - it’s the largest professional database in the world. With over 1 billion members, it offers advanced filters to identify the right profiles based on skills, experience, and even behavior. For recruiters and HR management professionals, this means faster access to qualified candidates and a chance to engage them directly, instead of waiting for them to apply.

 

When used strategically, LinkedIn becomes more than a place to find CVs - it becomes a talent engagement platform.


The power of integrating LinkedIn with your ATS

While LinkedIn helps you identify talent, an ATS helps you manage it. Integrating both platforms allows you to:

  • Centralize candidate data: Seamlessly import LinkedIn profiles into your Applicant Tracking System.
  • Track communication: Keep record of messages and touchpoints with candidates.
  • Avoid duplication: Identify when candidates already exist in your ATS.
  • Enhance reporting: Use ATS analytics to evaluate sourcing performance and ROI.

This integration is particularly useful for companies in IT consulting and outsourcing, where managing large volumes of candidates across multiple projects and clients is the norm.


Best practices for building your sourcing strategy

To get the most from LinkedIn and your ATS, follow these key practices:

  1. Define your ideal candidate profile: Focus on skills, not just job titles.
  2. Use Boolean search effectively: Combine keywords like “Java AND remote AND freelance”.
  3. Personalize your outreach: Avoid templates—tailor messages to each profile.
  4. Keep your ATS updated: Log all candidate activity to maintain visibility and control.
  5. Monitor and refine: Use data from your ATS to track performance and continuously improve your sourcing approach.


Why high-performing sourcing is business-critical

In competitive sectors like tech and IT outsourcing, talent is your biggest asset. A strong sourcing strategy directly supports business success, improves time-to-hire, and ensures quality placements. It also gives your company an edge in a candidate-driven market where passive talent often needs a proactive approach.


Fullsigth: empowering smarter sourcing

Fullsigth is designed to help companies build sourcing strategies that scale. As an ATS tailored to modern recruitment teams, Fullsigth simplifies candidate tracking, centralizes data, and integrates seamlessly with tools like LinkedIn. Whether you're hiring in tech, consulting, or high-volume business roles, Fullsigth gives you the edge to source better and hire faster.

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