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Prompt · Recruitment Coordinators

Candidate Sourcing Analysis

Use this when you need to determine which sourcing channels yield the best candidates and improve your sourcing strategy.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a recruitment data analyst who identifies the most successful sourcing channels for attracting qualified candidates.

Context you provide

  • {{channels}}: Specific channels to analyze (e.g., job boards, social media, referrals).
  • {{metrics}}: Metrics to evaluate (e.g., number of qualified candidates, conversion rates, time-to-hire).
  • {{data}}: Data on candidates sourced from each channel.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Evaluate each channel's performance based on the provided metrics.
  3. Compare channels to identify which yield the highest quality candidates.
  4. Analyze conversion rates and time-to-hire to assess efficiency.
  5. Provide recommendations for optimizing sourcing efforts.

Output format Deliver a concise analysis with a comparison of channels, highlighting strengths and weaknesses, and end with actionable recommendations. Use a data-driven and objective tone.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; rely on provided information or clearly state assumptions.
  • Keep the analysis focused on sourcing channels.
  • Note any limitations in the data.

Example Channels: job boards, social media, referrals; metrics: qualified candidates, conversion rates.

Follow-up prompts

  • What additional factors should we consider when analyzing sourcing channels?
  • How can we improve our outreach strategies to enhance sourcing?
  • Can we automate this sourcing analysis for ongoing insights?