Sourcing
What Boolean operator finds candidates with either skill?
OR
Candidate states they have forklift experience. What are 3 questions you could ask to dig deeper?
Type?
Duration & Frequency?
Tasks completed?
What does CNC stand for?
Computer Numerical Control
True or False:
Interest = Commitment
FALSE
Which of these makes up the largest section of candidate dropout/fall off?
A) Offer → No Start
B) Interview → No Offer
C) Submitted → No Interview
B) Interview → No Offer
Name two alternative titles for a "Warehouse Associate"
Material Handler Warehouse Worker Warehouse Specialist Warehouse Operator Warehouse Clerk
True or False?
Keyword on resume = Capability to perform task/duty
True or False?
Name 3 types of welding processes?
MIG Welding — Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
TIG Welding — Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Stick Welding — Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
Candidate says "Pay is too Low."
What do you do?
Show value beyond base salary — benefits, stability, and advancement, etc.
What is a reason you would lose a candidate at the Submitted → No Interview stage?
Hiring manager never saw the resume
Candidate didn't match the job description closely enough
Timing: submitted too late in the process
Was the Resume the best showcase of their applicable skills?
What is known as the gold mine in sourcing for TB?
Bullhorn
Red Flags during a screening?
Cant name equipment or systems
Vague answers- No specifics
Has keywords but not the role
Says experienced but only has a few months of exp
True or False:
A CNC Operator and CNC Machinist are the same.
FALSE
"I don't want temp to hire"
Explain the conversion path and the stability that comes with consistent placement.
What checklist should you complete in order to prevent a candidate dropping off at the Interview → No Offer stage?
Pre-Interview Checklist
Best Sourcing strategy for hard-to-fill roles?
Boolean search
Red Flag Alert:
Candidate had 5 jobs in 3 years. What do you ask?
Why did you leave?
Were they contract jobs?
Name 3 of the most common type of ERP systems.
SAP
Oracle
Microsoft Dynamics
Epicor
NetSuite
Infor
Sage
Candidate says, "This sounds interesting, Can I call you back later to discuss?"
What is your next move?
Schedule that call back.
What stage has the most preventable dropout?
A) Offer → No Start
B) Submitted → No Interview
C) Interview → No Offer
A) Offer → No Start
What company has a non-compete hiring agreement with Texas Pipe and Supply?
Allied Group
A resume says: “Experienced CNC Machinist with forklift and welding experience.” Before submitting this candidate, name FOUR things a strong recruiter should verify.
1. Specific CNC equipment/machines operated
2. Actual welding processes used
3. Type and depth of forklift experience
4. How recently and how frequently they performed these
What company(s) have the largest markup in our company?
Frac String
Memorial Hermann
Lubchem
What company/position has the largest billing currently at TB?
Frac Operators at KLX-Union City
What anniversary milestone will TruBlu HR Solutions celebrate in 2027?
10 Years!