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If you’re launching a new executive search firm, your first big move should be choosing the right CRM. While many platforms will impress you with slick demos and long feature lists, they rarely address the biggest challenge for a new startup: data entry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because let\u2019s face it: when you buy a new executive search CRM<\/strong><\/a>, it\u2019s empty. The real value of any CRM\u2014whether you’re using it for business development or talent pipelining\u2014comes only once you\u2019ve filled it with useful, accurate data. Until then, it\u2019s just another cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how startup executive search firms using Talentis<\/strong> go from zero to a fully functional search database\u2014often before they\u2019ve even logged in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Export Your LinkedIn Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Most recruiters have thousands of LinkedIn connections. Many of these are highly relevant to your practice\u2014potential candidates, clients, or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But a basic LinkedIn connections export is extremely limited. You\u2019ll get a name, job title, current company, maybe a URL, and sometimes an email. That\u2019s not enough to build a high-quality executive search database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Enrich the People Data Automatically<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This is where Talentis stands out as a LinkedIn Recruiter alternative<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talentis is built around a proprietary database of hundreds of millions of public executive profiles. When you import your LinkedIn connections, Talentis automatically enriches them with this data\u2014transforming bare-bones contact data into detailed records with employment history, education, biographies, and even profile photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result? You instantly create thousands of up-to-date, highly detailed candidate records\u2014without typing a word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Build Rich Company Profiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s not just about people. Talentis uses the same enrichment engine to build out company records too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You get organizational profiles that include information about team members, alumni, company descriptions, logos, and more. It\u2019s a complete view of both individuals and institutions\u2014giving you a powerful edge in mapping relationships and building pipelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Log In to a Pre-Populated CRM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The end result is a CRM that\u2019s preloaded with valuable executive search data before you even log in<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of starting from scratch, you start with a fully enriched database\u2014often more current and complete than what many established firms have. From there, Talentis gives you all the CRM functionality you\u2019d expect: manage assignments, track relationships, log calls and emails, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All with dramatically reduced data entry and faster time-to-value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Talentis is the Ideal LinkedIn Recruiter Alternative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re searching for a LinkedIn Recruiter alternative<\/strong> that goes beyond just sourcing, Talentis offers something unique: an executive search CRM that helps you build your database automatically, reduces admin, and drives value from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to build your executive search CRM?<\/strong> Book a demo today<\/a><\/strong> to see how Talentis can transform your executive search workflow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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