# Sourcing Stage — Elaboration

## Criteria Guidance

### Good criteria — concrete and verifiable

- "Candidate pipeline includes at least 20 qualified prospects from 3+ distinct sourcing channels"
- "Each candidate profile documents source, relevant experience match, and initial fit assessment"
- "Outreach messages are personalized to each candidate's background and the specific role value proposition"

### Bad criteria — vague (no clear check)

- "Candidates are found"
- "Pipeline is full"
- "Outreach is done"

