This document discusses shifting from reactive to proactive talent sourcing. It defines proactive talent sourcing as identifying, pipelining, and engaging candidates before jobs are available. It recommends transforming recruiters into talent advisors with specialized skills. It provides tips for gaining insights on talent pools from data and developing a proactive sourcing strategy including building pipelines and engaging candidates as brands over time. The document advocates partnering with hiring managers and outlines a 3-step plan focusing on skills, data, and pipeline engagement.