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Why recruiters contact some candidates first

Sourcing is pattern matching plus trust signals.

By Mukul Sharma, Founder, HuntForTomorrow

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TL;DR: Recruiters reach out to visible, keyword-aligned profiles.

Quick answer: Keyword match, activity signals, and referrals trigger outreach.

Recruiter outreach follows search filters and pipeline habits.

Summary

Sourcing is pattern matching plus trust signals.

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