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Introducing “Unfair Advantage”
The “Unfair Advantage: The Candidate Pipeline Playbook” is a free resource we designed to help you build a stronger, more effective hiring experience. We will walk you through the candidate pipeline process so you can navigate your next recruitment steps with confidence. Whether you’re just starting to think about building a candidate pipeline or looking to refine an existing system, this guide will provide you with the tools, strategies, and insights you need.
We’re excited to share it with you and look forward to helping you build a candidate pipeline that gives you a significant edge in your hiring process.
25 Years of Refinement, 100% for Your Benefit
At Corporate Navigators, we’ve spent over 25 years refining our approach to recruitment research, and many of our improvements are the results of listening to our valued clients. In fact, this book’s idea came from a suggestion of one of our clients who wanted more information about building a candidate pipeline. We listened, and the rest is history.
Unfair Advantage walks you through the Sourcing/Attraction process, in which we help you acquire and manage a list of candidates who can be cultivated for future hiring needs. Our approach, which we call The Corporate Navigators Candidate Pipeline Management Process, is built on four key stages:
Build: Our team uses targeted research to discover candidates who meet your specific criteria, building a list to screen.
Develop: Recruiters verify each candidate’s interest and qualifications to create a more curated list.
Manage: Ongoing outreach ensures your talent pipeline is always up-to-date with the latest information.
Cultivate: Over time, we maintain engagement with candidates, ensuring your pipeline remains active and relevant.
By following this process, you can ensure that you’re always prepared for your next hiring need, with a ready pool of top-tier candidates.
A Quick Note from Our Founder, Mitch Golob
This guide wasn’t created in a vacuum; it was born out of a client request for a clear, actionable resource on how to build a candidate pipeline. It’s one example of how Corporate Navigators has evolved alongside the recruitment industry, always striving to provide exactly what our clients need.
Since launching Corporate Navigators in 2000, my mission has always been the same: to deliver high-quality research and actionable data that enables our clients to make better hiring and strategic decisions. Over time, our services have grown from candidate research to comprehensive solutions like candidate development, organizational chart generation, and competitive intelligence — all driven by the feedback and needs of our clients.
As I often say, “We’re only as good as our last project.” This philosophy has shaped our growth, ensuring that we continuously innovate and adapt to the changing demands of the recruitment landscape. I hope you enjoy this ebook about our candidate pipeline process. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to set up a call!
Regards,
Mitch Golob
