How To Source Smarter With Skills Intelligence: Checklist for Recruiters

ClearCompany's practical guide to finding better candidates faster with skills-based sourcing

Skills Intelligence Is the New Recruiting Standard — Here's Your Action Plan

88% fewer mis-hires, 74% lower cost per hire, and talent pools nearly 16x larger — that's what employers see with skills-based hiring. This checklist shows recruiters exactly how to make skills intelligence part of your daily workflow.

You’ll learn how to:

🎯 Set the foundation with 5-10 core skills per role and no unnecessary degree barriers.
📚 Build better searches with skills taxonomy beyond keywords and titles.
🔍 Uncover hidden talent with AI skills inference for adjacent capabilities.
⚖️  Reduce bias by comparing verified skills over school names or pedigrees.
⏱️ Cut time-to-fill building evergreen pools by skill clusters.
🌍 Support diversity, focusing on demonstrable skills over traditional filters.
📊 Make it routine with weekly skills reviews and pipeline checks.

 

Download the checklist now.