Setting up a pipeline of candidates in LinkedIn Recruiter is a crucial step in streamlining your recruitment process. It allows you to organize and manage potential candidates efficiently, ensuring that you have a steady flow of qualified candidates for your open positions. Here are the steps to set up a pipeline of candidates in LinkedIn Recruiter:

Step 1: Define your hiring needs

Before you start searching for candidates, it's essential to define your hiring needs. This includes identifying the skills, experience, and qualifications required for the position. You should also determine the number of candidates you need to fill the position and the timeline for hiring.

Step 2: Create a project

Once you have defined your hiring needs, the next step is to create a project in LinkedIn Recruiter. A project is a container that holds all the candidates you source for a specific role. To create a project, click on the "Projects" tab on the left-hand side of the LinkedIn Recruiter dashboard and select "Create Project." Give your project a name and select the appropriate hiring manager.

Step 3: Set up search filters

After creating a project, the next step is to set up search filters to find potential candidates. LinkedIn Recruiter offers a wide range of search filters, including location, industry, job title, and skills. You can also use Boolean search strings to refine your search further. Once you have set up your search filters, click on the "Search" button to start your search.

Step 4: Save potential candidates to your project

As you find potential candidates, you can save them to your project by clicking on the "Save" button next to their profile. You can also add notes and tags to each candidate to help you remember why you saved them and what their qualifications are.

Once you have your candidates in a project, you can then view candidates, set up alerts, and send bulk InMails.