A sourcer needs strong communication, organizational, and research skills. A sourcer spends most of their time finding and engaging with passive job seekers. Passive job seekers are not actively online applying for new jobs, but may be open to a new role. In order to capture their interest, a sourcer needs strong communication skills. Research skills are required to find passive job seekers where they currently are. Organizations are interested in tracking their overall pipeline which can include how many people have been contacted, have responded, are interested, have passed an initial interview, have received an offer, and have been hired. Sourcers (or those who want to become a sourcer) with organizational skills greatly set themselves apart.