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Candidate Discovery 

Dozens of text and video lessons combined with activities and frameworks to give you everything you need in order to learn on how to discover the best candidates.
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Shally Steckerl

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7 Lessons

80+ Activities

3-4 hours

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Here's what you're going to learn inside the Candidate Discovery Course:
01

How to Speak Search Engine

Sourcing isn’t typing keywords into a search box. Sourcing is about thinking the way candidates write, and how machines interpret language. This section teaches you how search engines work so you can communicate better with them. Learn how to get specific without overcomplicating, and how to iterate until you hone in on exactly who you need. You’ll learn to apply the scientific iterative method or "Pendulum Technique," critical thinking habits, and practical tips that turn guesswork into repeatable results.
02

LinkedIn Search

Most people use LinkedIn the same way, which is exactly the problem. This section shows you the searches, commands, filters, and hidden entry points that recruiters rarely use. You’ll learn how to search LinkedIn from outside LinkedIn, uncover internal talent, bypass limitations, and craft outreach that gets answers. Think of this as the advanced playbook behind every great LinkedIn sourcer.
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Global Search Engine Commands and Syntax

Boolean isn’t magic — it’s structure. This section breaks down operators, syntax, and field commands so your searches become precise instead of bloated. You’ll learn how to build clean strings, use global fields, and apply the site: and filetype: commands to surface information others miss. The goal is simple: fewer guesses, stronger results.

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04

Specialized Google Commands

Google can do far more than most recruiters realize. This section shows you the specialized operators, filters, and tools that only Google offers — from fill-in-the-blank searches to maps, books, image filters, and related queries. You’ll learn how to unlock deeper, richer, more targeted results with fewer searches.
05

Searching Modern Databases and Job Boards

Databases and job boards behave differently from the open web, and your searches need to adjust. This section shows you how to establish the right criteria, build strings that work inside structured systems, and apply the Pendulum Approach to refine results. You’ll learn the mechanics behind why some searches return noise while others return gold.
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Searching Your ATS

Your best candidates may already be in your ATS — if you know how to find them. This section teaches you how to use contact fields, education filters, source codes, and HR status to uncover talent that’s been overlooked. You’ll learn how to search internally with the same rigor you apply externally.

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Shally Steckerl

Helping you build predictable, scalable talent pipelines that deliver top-quality hires by using The Sourcing Method to solve the world’s most difficult Talent Acquisition challenges.
About
Shally Steckerl has shaped the global talent sourcing landscape for nearly three decades by “breaking” talent technology to push its boundaries. His real-world stories and bold ideas captivate audiences. With humor, insight, and hands-on expertise, he transforms ordinary hiring into extraordinary success. Shally inspires recruitment organizations to embrace the future of talent acquisition, and thrive within it. Lean in, and discover why he’s redefining modern hiring with curiosity, innovation, and just the right touch of mischief.

Let's hear from TSI University Students!

"I have been searching for a Mortgage Loan Advisor (Originator) since the beginning of the year. I have been searching for the right person. Lo and behold, I FOUND him using AI Sourcing. This is great stuff!"
Elisa A.
"If you're looking to take your sourcing to the next level Shally is the ultimate one to learn from!"
Dan H. 
"Hey @Shally I just wanted to let you know that I am getting a TON of value out of your AskShally GPT! It's helping me get unstuck in outreach with candidates. I will upload their LinkedIn profile, resume and any other context i have on the candidate, and then screenshot my cold outreaches with the candidate so far, and then ask it to help me plan next steps. Not only is the approach to messaging fresh and helping me improve my messaging, but it thinks outside of the box, much like I'd expect you to do, and has given me ideas for outreach that I would not have considered otherwise. Thank you!"
John D.