Application Guide

How to Apply for Sourcer

at Aggreko

🏢 About Aggreko

Aggreko is a global leader in energy solutions, providing temporary power, heating, cooling, and oil-free air to industries, events, and communities worldwide. They are committed to innovation and sustainability, aiming to reduce environmental impact while keeping the world's operations running seamlessly.

About This Role

As a Sourcer at Aggreko, you'll be the strategic talent hunter, proactively identifying and engaging top-tier candidates for critical roles. Your work will directly impact the company's ability to hire the best talent, building a robust pipeline that supports Aggreko's mission of delivering innovative energy solutions.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start by reviewing open requisitions and prioritizing sourcing tasks. You'll spend time on LinkedIn and job boards, crafting personalized outreach messages to potential candidates, and conducting initial screening calls. You'll also collaborate with recruiters to refine requirements and share market insights, while maintaining a database of prospects and tracking your sourcing metrics.

🎯 Who Aggreko Is Looking For

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📝 Tips for Applying to Aggreko

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Tailor your resume to highlight specific sourcing achievements, such as number of candidates sourced, time-to-fill reductions, or successful placements in hard-to-fill roles.

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In your cover letter, mention your experience with remote work and virtual collaboration, as this role is remote.

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Showcase your knowledge of the energy sector and Aggreko's business by referencing recent projects or news about the company.

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Include examples of how you've used innovative sourcing techniques (e.g., Boolean searches, talent mapping) to find niche talent.

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Quantify your impact in previous roles, e.g., 'Increased candidate pipeline by 50%' or 'Reduced time-to-hire by 20%'.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

- Emphasize your ability to build talent pipelines from scratch and your success in engaging passive candidates. - Highlight your experience with market intelligence and competitive analysis in the energy or industrial sectors. - Demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with specific examples. - Show how your sourcing strategies align with Aggreko's mission of innovation and sustainability.

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • Research Aggreko's recent projects and innovations in renewable energy and sustainability.
  • Understand the company's global presence and how its remote work culture operates.
  • Look into Aggreko's competitors and the talent landscape in the energy solutions sector.
  • Review Aggreko's values and mission, and think about how they align with your own.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your approach to sourcing for a niche role in the energy industry. How do you identify and engage passive candidates?
2 How do you use data and market intelligence to inform your sourcing strategy? Provide an example.
3 What strategies do you use to build a diverse candidate pipeline?
4 How do you partner with recruiters to ensure a seamless hiring process?
5 How would you promote Aggreko's employer brand in your sourcing efforts?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic resume that doesn't highlight sourcing-specific skills and achievements.
  • Failing to demonstrate knowledge about Aggreko and the energy industry in your application.
  • Ignoring the remote aspect – not addressing your ability to work independently and collaborate virtually.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

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Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

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Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

Offer

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