Beyond the ATS: 5 Creative n8n workflows to supercharge your recruitment with SourceGeek

In the world of recruitment, time is the one resource we can’t manufacture. Yet, so much of our day is consumed by the "click-heavy" tasks: opening dozens of tabs, copy-pasting names into CRMs, and manually typing out "Hey [Name], I saw your profile..." for the hundredth time.

At SourceGeek, we built our n8n node to change that. By combining the flexibility of n8n’s workflow automation with SourceGeek’s powerful LinkedIn actions, you can stop acting like a robot and start acting like the strategic talent partner you are.

If you’ve installed the SourceGeek n8n node, you already know it gives you four superpowers:

1. Get enriched profile data (including skills and contact info).
2. Import contacts directly from a LinkedIn search.
3. Send connection requests (with personalized notes).
4. Send messages (to your 1st-degree network).

But how do you string these together into a workflow that actually hires people? Here are five workflow ideas to inspire your next automation build.

The "Silver Medalist" Re-Engagement Loop

The Problem: You have great candidates in your ATS who were runners-up for a role 6 months ago. You want to see if they are open to new opportunities, but checking their profiles manually is tedious.

The Workflow:

1. Trigger: Pull a list of candidates from your ATS (like HubSpot, Greenhouse, or a Google Sheet) who haven't been contacted in 180 days.
2. SourceGeek Action (Get Enriched Data): Use the candidate's LinkedIn URL to fetch their current profile data.
3. Logic Node (If/Else): Check if their "Current Company" has changed since they entered your database.
4. • If YES (They changed jobs): Update your CRM with the new info and tag them as "Passive - Recently Moved."
   • If NO (Same job for 2+ years): They might be itching for a move.
4. SourceGeek Action (Send Message): If they are already a 1st-degree connection, send a warm, automated check-in: "Hey [Name], it’s been a while since we chatted about [Previous Role]. I see you're still doing great work at [Company]. We have a new Lead Engineer role opening up—would you be open to a quick coffee chat?"

Why it works: It turns your "dead" data into a live talent pool without you lifting a finger.

The Hyper-Personalized "DISC" Connector

The Problem: Generic connection requests get ignored. You want to tailor your approach based on the candidate's personality type, but you don't have time to psychoanalyze every profile.

The Workflow:

1. Trigger: You receive a new row in a Google Sheet or Airtable containing a list of high-potential LinkedIn URLs.
2. SourceGeek Action (Get Enriched Data): Retrieve the full profile and the enriched data. SourceGeek often provides insights into soft skills or communication styles (like DISC profiles).
3. AI Integration (ChatGPT/Claude Node): Feed the profile summary and the "Soft Skills" data into an LLM. Ask it to write a connection note.
4. • Prompt: "Write a 200-character LinkedIn connection note for a candidate with a [Dominant/Influential] personality style. Be brief, direct, and mention their experience in [Skill]."
4. SourceGeek Action (Send Connection Request): Send the invite using the AI-generated personalized note.

Why it works: You aren't just spamming; you are speaking the candidate's "language" from the very first interaction.

The "Conference Attendee" Network Builder

The Problem: You just returned from a major industry conference (or found a LinkedIn search of attendees), and you want to connect with 50+ developers who attended, but doing it manually is a nightmare.

The Workflow:

1. SourceGeek Action (Import Contacts from Search): Paste the specific LinkedIn search URL (e.g., "Software Engineers in Berlin" or attendees of a specific event hash). The node iterates through the search results.
2. Filter Node: Filter out anyone who doesn't meet specific criteria (e.g., exclude anyone with "Junior" in the title if you are hiring Seniors).
3. SourceGeek Action (Send Connection Request): Send a context-specific invite.
4. • Template: "Hi [Name], I noticed we both follow the [Event Name/Group]. I’m building a network of top-tier React developers in Berlin and would love to connect."
4. Delay Node: Wait 4 days.
5. SourceGeek Action (Get Data): Check if they accepted. (Alternatively, listen for a "Connection Accepted" event if your workflow supports it).

Why it works: It builds a highly targeted pipeline based on shared interests or events, which traditionally yields higher acceptance rates.

The "Post-Connection" Nurture Sequence

The Problem: A candidate accepts your connection request, but you forget to follow up. They sit in your network, silent, until another recruiter grabs them.

The Workflow:

1. Trigger: A scheduled workflow that runs every morning to check for new 1st-degree connections (or a webhook from your ATS when a candidate status changes to "Connected").
2. SourceGeek Action (Send Message): Send a "Thank You" message immediately.
3. • Message: "Thanks for connecting, [Name]! I really admired your work on [Project from Profile]. I share content about [Industry] trends weekly—looking forward to seeing your posts as well."
3. Wait Node: Wait 7 Days.
4. SourceGeek Action (Send Message): Send a value-add message (not a sales pitch).
5. • Message: "Hey [Name], saw this article on [Tech Stack] and thought of you given your background at [Company]. Thought you might find it interesting!"

Why it works: Recruitment is about relationships. This automated "drip campaign" keeps you top-of-mind so that when they are ready to move, you are the first person they message.

The "Competitor Watch" Alert System

The Problem: You want to know immediately when talent from a specific competitor becomes available or active.

The Workflow:

1. SourceGeek Action (Import Contacts from Search): Run a search for "Employees at [Competitor Company]" with the "Open to Work" filter enabled.
2. SourceGeek Action (Get Enriched Data): Extract their skills and summary.
3. Slack/Microsoft Teams Node: If a profile matches your "Ideal Candidate Profile" (ICP), send a notification to your internal hiring channel.
4. • Slack Alert: "🚨 Talent Alert: [Name] from [Competitor] just appeared in our search. Skills: [Skill 1, Skill 2]. [Link to Profile]"
4. SourceGeek Action (Send Connection Request): Automatically send a request to get in front of them before anyone else.

Why it works: Speed wins. This workflow acts as a 24/7 scout, alerting your team to prime talent the moment they appear on the radar.

Ready to build?

The beauty of the SourceGeek n8n node is that these are just the starting points. You can mix and match these actions with thousands of other apps—from Google Sheets to OpenAI—to build a recruiting machine that runs while you sleep.

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