Qu’est-ce que le sourcing en recrutement ?

Le sourcing consiste à identifier, approcher et préqualifier des candidats, y compris ceux qui ne sont pas en recherche active. C’est une étape clé pour constituer un vivier avant même le début du processus de recrutement classique.

What is recruitment sourcing?

Identifying, approaching and pre-qualifying candidates—including those not actively looking. It’s a key step to build a bench before the full recruitment process starts.

What’s the difference between sourcing and recruitment?

Recruitment covers the whole cycle, from scoping to onboarding. Sourcing focuses on the front end: finding and qualifying potential candidates. Outsourcing this stage saves time and gets you to relevant profiles faster.

Which roles can On-demand sourcing support?

All types: leaders, sales, technicians, corporate functions and shortage roles (IT, engineering, finance, etc.). We tailor the approach to your jobs and sector.

How long to receive a shortlist?

Depending on the brief, we can deliver a pre-qualified shortlist within days to a few weeks. The On-demand model means instant activation.

Is sourcing suitable for SMEs?

Yes. SMEs gain efficient access to qualified candidates without tying up internal teams on time-consuming tasks. The On-demand solution adapts to one-off needs and resources.

Internal vs outsourced sourcing—what’s the difference?

In-house teams can lack time/tools for sustained sourcing. Outsourcing to Actual Talent brings specialist consultants, proven methods and advanced tooling to accelerate hiring.

On-demand RPO: Actual Talent’s recruitment sourcing

Recruitment sourcing: Actual Talent’s On-demand RPO

Find the right profiles fast with targeted sourcing

Talent is scarce and in high demand. To hire successfully, your organisation must first be able to identify and approach the right candidates. Recruitment sourcing calls for headhunting methods, active market monitoring and rigorous pre-qualification.

With our On-demand offer, you get a flexible, immediate response. You access selected, pre-qualified candidates from talent pools built to your needs. A short, goal-driven engagement that accelerates hiring and de-risks decisions.

When do organisations use recruitment sourcing?

Sourcing is ideal when you need speed, precision and flexibility. Rather than waiting for applications, you go straight to targeted, available profiles. It’s especially suited to:

Hard-to-find profiles: engineers, IT experts, strategic sales roles—when job ads aren’t enough.

Urgent needs: a key role to fill quickly or an unexpected departure to cover.

Short-term reinforcement: handle a hiring spike without tying up HR for months.

Building a bench: prepare ahead to anticipate future demand.

Targeted search: access very specific profiles, in France or internationally.

In all these situations, On-demand RPO helps you save time, secure choices and stay competitive in a market where every hire counts.

What is On-demand sourcing?

Our On-demand offer gives you a switch-on, switch-off sourcing engine designed to meet immediate needs without burdening HR. It’s a short engagement, calibrated to your objectives, that delivers a qualified shortlist fast.

In practice, On-demand sourcing includes:

A dedicated consultant: mission lead and single point of contact.

Flexible, time-bound set-up: activated only when you need it.

Multi-source research: databases, social networks, internal pools and direct search.

Rigorous pre-qualification: validation of technical competencies and soft skills.

A delivered shortlist: selected, available candidates ready to enter your internal process.

You get the agility of temporary support with the assurance of professional, rapid, effective sourcing.

Our sourcing methodology to boost your efficiency

To turn your brief into fast, reliable results, we apply a proven method that blends targeted research, digital tools and human expertise. Every On-demand mission follows a structured process:

Needs analysis

Precise definition of the role, required competencies and timelines.

Multi-source search plan

Activate our pools, direct search, social networks and specialist databases.

Identification & outreach

Proactive selection and approach—including passive candidates.

Pre-qualification

Validate technical and behavioural fit via structured interviews and assessment tools.

Bench building

Create or enrich your rapidly mobilisable talent pool.

Shortlist delivery

Present selected, available profiles aligned to your needs.

This approach lets you reach the right profiles faster, without compromising selection quality.

Why outsource sourcing? Clear wins

Outsourcing your sourcing brings speed, reliability and flexibility. With On-demand RPO you access specific talent pools while freeing HR from time-consuming tasks. Immediate benefits:

Time saved: our consultants identify and pre-qualify the best profiles for you.

Fast access to qualified candidates: shortlist delivered, ready for your process.

Higher quality: selection based on technical skills and soft skills.

Total flexibility: activated only when required.

Shorter time-to-hire: thanks to an instantly mobilisable pool.

Optimised ROI: fewer ad costs and fewer hiring errors.

Sourcing becomes a strategic lever: you find the right people quickly while de-risking hiring decisions.

Why choose us for your sourcing?

Sourcing is a specialist craft requiring expertise, the right tools and sharp market knowledge. Entrusting us with this mission secures your hiring with a partner able to convert urgent needs into qualified benches.

Recognised sector expertise: consultants fluent in your functions (IT, engineering, finance, sales, corporate) who pinpoint the right profiles quickly.

Advanced digital tooling: multi-channel sourcing, specialist databases, direct search and tailored outreach.

Proven methodology: a structured process from brief to delivery of a qualified shortlist.

Extended network: internal pools, international databases and access to passive candidates.

Human approach: even in short engagements, every candidate is treated with professionalism and respect.

Responsive & flexible: an on-demand set-up, activated immediately with no long-term lock-in.

With outsourced sourcing, you gain a reliable, agile accelerator for your recruitment projects.

Recruitment sourcing

Need to source the right candidates fast?

With Actual Talent’s On-demand solution you get targeted, pre-qualified talent without mobilising internal teams. Our expert consultants identify, approach and validate the best candidates so you can hire faster and with confidence.