Anonymized HR Workflow
Candidate Sourcing and Market Mapping Process
A sourcing workflow for identifying candidate pools through role mapping, search keywords, portals, and referral channels.
Format
Anonymized workflow
Focus
Market Mapping + Candidate Sourcing
Tools
LinkedIn + Naukri
Hiring Context
This anonymized process shows how market mapping can support Non-IT recruitment without publishing candidate details or confidential employer information.
Process Snapshot
- 01
Set search direction
- 02
Map candidate profile
- 03
Select sourcing channels
- 04
Review pipeline quality
01
Requirement analysis
- Clarify role responsibilities, location, and industry exposure needs.
- Identify must-have skills and searchable profile indicators.
- Prepare practical search phrases for each sourcing channel.
02
Candidate persona and role mapping
- Define profile type, current role titles, industry context, and likely career path.
- Map adjacent titles that may match the role requirement.
- Separate strong-fit profiles from possible-fit profiles.
03
Sourcing channels
- Use LinkedIn sourcing for profile discovery and role mapping.
- Use Naukri and job portals for active candidate discovery.
- Use referral mapping and internal database search where applicable.
04
Pipeline tracking
- Categorize candidates by fit, interest, communication stage, and follow-up status.
- Keep notes concise and recruitment-relevant.
- Review pipeline quality before sharing shortlists.
Tools
Skills
Professional Learning
Sourcing becomes stronger when search keywords, candidate categories, and follow-up ownership are organized before outreach scales.