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LinkedIn Sourcing

Source candidates directly from LinkedIn and LinkedIn Recruiter profiles with the Talent Scout extension.

How It Works​

  1. Navigate to any LinkedIn profile page.
  2. The Talent Scout sidebar automatically appears (or click the extension icon).
  3. The extension extracts:
    • Full name, headline, and location
    • Current and past work experience
    • Education history
    • Skills and endorsements
    • Profile photo URL
  4. Job Fit Score is computed in real-time against your active roles.
  5. Click Ingest to XeCubes to add the candidate to your talent pool.

Extracted Data Points​

FieldSource
Name & HeadlineProfile header
LocationProfile location field
Current CompanyExperience section (most recent)
Work HistoryAll listed positions with dates and descriptions
EducationDegrees, institutions, and graduation dates
SkillsSkills & endorsements section
CertificationsLicenses & certifications section
Profile URLThe LinkedIn profile URL for reference

LinkedIn Recruiter​

If you have a LinkedIn Recruiter subscription, Talent Scout works seamlessly:

  • Extracts additional data available in Recruiter view (phone, email if visible).
  • Works within LinkedIn Recruiter search results — extract multiple candidates in sequence.
  • Preserves InMail history reference.

Bulk Sourcing Workflow​

For high-volume sourcing:

  1. Open LinkedIn Search with your target criteria (e.g., "Senior React Developer San Francisco").
  2. Open profiles in new tabs.
  3. Visit each tab — Talent Scout auto-extracts and shows fit scores.
  4. Click Ingest on high-scoring candidates.
  5. All imported candidates appear in your XeCubes Talent Pool with source tagged as "LinkedIn - Talent Scout".

Best Practices​

  • Use specific job targeting — select the exact job you're sourcing for in extension settings to get accurate fit scores.
  • Review before ingesting — quickly verify the extracted data is accurate.
  • Check deduplication alerts — the extension warns if the candidate already exists in your system.
  • Add sourcing notes — use the notes field to add context about why you're interested in the candidate.