Why TalentSeeker?
At the time, we had to manually search and organize candidate profiles across platforms like LinkedIn and GitHub. With TalentSeeker, that process became completely streamlined—eliminating the need for manual work alone was reason enough for us to adopt it.
InsightOn Introduction
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InsightOn is a digital transformation (DX) specialist providing information system integration (SI) and information services (SM) to a wide range of clients in the manufacturing industry. With cutting-edge technology and unwavering dedication, we empower businesses to drive digital innovation and continue to grow as a trusted partner in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Challenges Before Adopting TalentSeeker
Dissatisfaction with Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
At InsightOn, we previously outsourced our recruitment process to an external RPO provider, but we found the experience unsatisfactory due to several challenges. Since RPO firms handle hiring for multiple companies simultaneously, they struggled to deliver industry-specific candidate evaluations tailored to our needs. In particular, they lacked the deep understanding required to source top talent in the manufacturing and digital transformation (DX) sectors.
Additionally, RPO-based hiring made internal management difficult, and many of the candidates provided failed to reach the final hiring stage. As a result, we realized that we needed to take greater control of our recruitment process. This led us to focus on strengthening our direct sourcing efforts, making it clear that we needed the right tool to support this transition effectively.
Inefficiencies in Managing Direct Sourcing
As our company rapidly expanded, we actively relied on direct sourcing to fill key positions, but the process was far from smooth. Because everything—from sourcing candidates to sharing profiles—was done manually, our workflow became highly inefficient.
To review candidate profiles, we had to download resumes one by one, manually organize key details into Google Sheets, and then share them with different teams, all of which took a significant amount of time. With so much manual work, it was difficult to focus on the core priorities of optimizing and improving our hiring strategy.
"Finding just one qualified candidate required so much effort that we constantly questioned whether our current process was truly effective."
Time and Resource Constraints
Building a longlist of potential candidates alone took an average of 30 minutes per role, and coordinating reviews with hiring teams added even more time to the process.
Meanwhile, we faced the constant pressure of losing top talent to competitors while we were still compiling candidate lists. With an increasing workload and limited resources, our hiring team became overwhelmed, and overall efficiency declined.
"We needed to move fast to secure top talent, but our existing tools and processes simply couldn’t keep up with the speed of the market."
Ultimately, we realized that a new tool was essential to support our end-to-end hiring process—not just to reduce workload but to maintain our competitive edge in an increasingly fast-paced hiring environment.
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Structured Utilization of Global Candidate Data
TalentSeeker provides powerful functionality that automatically collects and organizes vast amounts of candidate data from open web sources like LinkedIn, GitHub, and personal blogs. Previously, we had to manually review resumes across multiple platforms and organize the necessary information, which was time-consuming. Now, with just a few input criteria, we can quickly and accurately search for the right candidates.
This has allowed us to manage recruitment data systematically, moving beyond just finding candidates. We now leverage conversion rates, lead time analytics, and other key metrics to refine and optimize our hiring process.
With data-driven insights, we can now plan recruitment more strategically, benefiting not only short-term hiring success but also contributing to long-term talent acquisition strategies for the company.
3x Increase in Sourcing Efficiency
Before using TalentSeeker, creating a longlist of candidates took an average of 30 minutes per role. Manually reviewing resumes, comparing qualifications, and recording details in spreadsheets was a tedious and repetitive process. However, with TalentSeeker, this workflow has been drastically streamlined.
Now, we can generate a longlist in just minutes by simply entering the required conditions. Additional filters can be applied instantly if needed. Today, we can complete a longlist in as little as 10 minutes, sometimes even 5 minutes. The time saved allows us to focus on more critical hiring tasks, effectively tripling our efficiency.
Thanks to this boost in efficiency, our hiring team can now review more candidates and allocate more time to collaborating with hiring managers. This has not only improved our workflow but also significantly enhanced the quality of our hires.
Focusing on What Really Matters in Hiring
TalentSeeker goes beyond just being a sourcing tool—it eliminates the time wasted on data collection and search and allows us to focus on the most important aspects of hiring.
Previously, we spent so much time organizing data that we couldn’t dedicate enough attention to essential hiring tasks. Now, we can focus on engaging with top candidates, evaluating their potential, and ensuring they align with our company’s needs and culture.
Additionally, with TalentSeeker’s data-driven approach, we can proactively manage relationships with potential candidates, building a long-term talent pipeline that will sustain future hiring needs.
These changes have not only improved our recruitment efficiency but have also played a crucial role in strengthening our company’s ability to secure top talent and drive future growth.
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If You Had to Recommend One Feature?
The open web candidate search feature in TalentSeeker is hands down the best. Being able to search and manage a global talent pool of 300 million candidates in one place has significantly improved our efficiency.
For companies like ours, where projects move quickly from planning to execution, and flexible work arrangements are essential, fast hiring is critical to survival. TalentSeeker’s search functionality plays a key role in solving these challenges, making it an indispensable tool for our recruitment process.
I keep saying this, but honestly, this search feature alone is reason enough to use TalentSeeker.
Recommended for These Teams
TalentSeeker delivers the most significant impact during periods of rapid company growth.
In our case, when our team expanded from 30 to 50 employees, our organizational structure became more specialized, and we needed to hire diverse talent quickly. While TalentSeeker is still incredibly useful today, if we had discovered it earlier, our hiring process would have been much smoother.
