Expanding Global Sourcing Capabilities in the Medical Device Industry with SearchLab Training

Executive Summary

A leading global medical device company partnered with AIRS® to strengthen its global recruiting capabilities. Through SearchLab: Advanced Internet Recruitment Strategies, more than 190 recruiters across North America, LATAM, EMEA and APAC were trained to move beyond traditional platforms. Their recruiters now utilize advanced internet search, AI and digital footprint analysis to locate and engage passive candidates, transforming the company’s approach to global hiring.

The Challenge

The recruiting team relied heavily on a single sourcing platform and job boards. While effective for active candidates, this dependence narrowed reach, fueled competition for the same visible talent pools and left passive candidates with niche expertise undiscovered. With global hiring needs accelerating, the company required a scalable, repeatable solution to diversify sourcing channels and stay competitive.

The SearchLab Solution

SearchLab provided recruiters with practical, hands-on training to expand their sourcing toolkit:

• Advanced Search Knowledge: Building targeted search strings to locate resumes, resources, documents and profiles across the open web with direct trainer feedback throughout their training sessions.
• Digital Footprint Discovery: Mapping candidates across conference speaker lists, academic papers, social profiles and competitor rosters.
• AI Integration: Leveraging AI tools to develop a sourcing strategy, locate resources, scale searches, and surface passive candidates efficiently.

Results and Impact

Following SearchLab training, the organization achieved:

• 190+ recruiters aligned and certified: Every participant earned both the CIR and ACIR credentials, building globally recognized sourcing expertise.
• Expanded candidate pools: Recruiters identified talent beyond traditional platforms, including conferences, universities and competitor pipelines.
• Improved passive engagement: Teams uncovered high-quality candidates previously overlooked.
• Greater efficiency and confidence: Recruiters established scalable, repeatable sourcing strategies across all regions.

Why SearchLab?

For highly specialized industries like medical devices, accessing passive talent is critical. SearchLab helps recruiters acquire the tools and confidence to:

• Diversify sourcing channels.
• Accelerate time-to-hire.
• Strengthen global recruiting alignment.
• Secure passive talent competitors often miss.

Elevate your sourcing strategy with the SearchLab: Advanced Internet Recruitment Strategies. Contact AIRS at airs@adp.com or click here to learn how SearchLab can empower your team to source the world’s top talent.

Disclaimer: This white paper references a Medical Device organization to illustrate SearchLab’s impact without identifying specific companies, in compliance with confidentiality requirements.