Direct answer
ATS rediscovery is one of the highest-leverage sourcing lanes because the organization already has context.
What to rediscover
Look for silver medalists, past finalists, candidates rejected for timing, candidates who lacked one skill then, and leads from similar reqs.
Operating notes
- Start with owned data.
- Respect opt-outs and previous context.
- Use history to improve new search lanes.
- Do not treat old interest as current intent.
What to avoid
Do not blast stale candidates without context. Check recency, status, opt-outs, previous notes, and why the conversation ended.
Search strategy
Use past successful candidates to build title, company, skill, and location patterns for the new search.
SourcingOS workflow
Candidate Graph is designed to remember source evidence and make rediscovery more structured over time.
Copy-paste starting strings
"ATS rediscovery" recruiter sourcing
"silver medalist" recruiting sourcing
"candidate rediscovery" talent acquisition
FAQ
Is rediscovery just re-contacting old candidates?
No. It is using owned history to build better evidence and decide whom to re-engage carefully.
What is the biggest risk?
Ignoring old notes, opt-outs, or context.
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