Attending sourcing conferences is a crucial way for recruiters to stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in talent acquisition. While security cleared recruiting is so niche, attending conferences outside the industry may help to generate fresh ideas for your recruiting teams.
Here are 10 top sourcing conferences that recruiters should consider attending.
1. SourceCon
Widely regarded as one of the premier sourcing events, SourceCon brings together sourcing professionals from around the world. It offers workshops, keynotes, and networking opportunities focused on the latest techniques and technologies in sourcing and recruiting.
2. Talent Acquisition Week
This event combines multiple conferences into one week, including Social Recruiting Strategies Conference, Employer Branding Strategies Conference, and Talent Sourcing Strategies Summit. It’s a comprehensive event that covers a wide range of talent acquisition topics.
3. ERE Recruiting Conference
ERE offers a platform for recruiters to learn from industry leaders and practitioners. It covers various aspects of recruitment, including sourcing, employer branding, and candidate experience.
4. RecruitCon
Organized by BLR, RecruitCon focuses on innovative strategies for attracting and retaining talent. It offers sessions on sourcing techniques, candidate engagement, and recruitment technology.
5. Sourcing Summit
Also known as SOSU, this conference is held in various locations around the world. It focuses on advanced sourcing techniques and features speakers who are experts in the field.
6. HR Technology Conference & Exposition
While not solely focused on sourcing, this conference is essential for recruiters interested in the latest HR technologies. It features a wide range of sessions on recruitment technology, data analytics, and artificial intelligence in HR.
7. TalentNet Live
This event blends social media strategies with recruiting and sourcing techniques. It’s a great place to learn about innovative approaches to talent acquisition and employer branding.
8. SHRM Talent Conference & Exposition
Organized by the Society for Human Resource Management, this conference covers all aspects of talent management, including sourcing, hiring, and retention.
9. Tech Rec
This conference is specifically geared towards tech recruiters and focuses on sourcing and hiring in the tech industry. It offers insights into the unique challenges of recruiting tech talent and provides strategies for overcoming them.
10. ClearanceJobs Connect
Save the date for October 3 in Reston, VA for the ONLY recruiting conference that weaves in insights into the security clearance process, the challenges TA professionals face, and tactical tips to implement within your own hirign workflows, whether you are defense contract recruiter, staffing agency, or federal agency recruiter. RSVP and check the draft line-up here.
Attending these conferences can help recruiters enhance their skills, stay updated on industry trends, and build valuable networks with other professionals in the field.
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