🌐 Sourcing Tip Day 145: Use “Tech Stack Breadcrumbs” to Find Hidden Talent

Candidates often leave breadcrumbs of their tech expertise across forums, repos, portfolios, and digital signatures. These indirect clues can help you discover talent that doesn’t appear on mainstream platforms.

How to Apply

1. Search for technology-specific file types
Example (IT – Python Developer):

“requirements.txt” “Python” site:github.com

2. Leverage portfolio keywords
Search strings like:

“Built using React” “frontend developer”

3. Use “Tool Versions” as identifiers
Many candidates mention versions:

“TensorFlow 2.0” “machine learning”

Why This Works

✔ Helps you find candidates before they update their LinkedIn profile
✔ Reveals specialized skill sets
✔ Works great for niche tech stacks

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