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Let’s face it: recruiting passive talent can be challenging. What does it take to attract the highest quality candidates, the ones who are satisfied and productive in their current jobs? This is the first in a series of posts showcasing the insights, tips and tools driving the success of some of the best passive candidate recruiters.

We analyzed data from thousands of LinkedIn Recruiting Solutions
customers globally and conducted in-depth interviews with seven customers who have among the highest InMail response rates (InMail is LinkedIn’s messaging tool). Through these conversations, we uncovered critical insights and practical tips that you can implement in your day-to-day job. We kicked things off with James Dowling, who spent the first eight years of his career in 3rd party search before moving in-house in 2008 to work for Centrica Plc, a UK headquartered Energy company.