A talent sourcer works on the talent acquisition team and is responsible for identifying and managing a list of potential candidates that could be hired by a given organization. No matter the career field, when companies need to hire employees, the first challenge is finding the right candidates to interview. As a talent sourcer, it’s your job to create a sourcing strategy that outlines the process of finding, hiring, and retaining talented employees. Other duties include reaching out to candidates through phone, email, and social media, and generating interest in career opportunities. As a talent sourcer, you engage with workers to ensure that their skills meet the ideal qualifications for the job, so that a recruiter can proceed with interviewing and onboarding.