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How to Use the Chrome Extension to Source Candidates

The 100Hires Chrome extension helps you capture candidate information from supported websites and save it to your 100Hires account.

Supported websites

The extension works on Gmail, LinkedIn, AngelList, Dribbble, GitHub, StackOverflow, Behance, Medium, Facebook, Twitter, Meetup, Upwork, Xing, and Indeed employer dashboard.

Pin and open the extension

Install the extension, then pin it in Chrome so it is easy to open while sourcing.

Chrome extension pinned in the browser toolbar

If the extension is hidden, open Chrome's extensions menu and pin it from there.

Chrome extensions menu showing pin controls

Capture a candidate

Open a supported profile or email.
Click the 100Hires Chrome extension.
Review the captured candidate information.

Chrome extension capturing candidate information

Select the job where the candidate should be assigned.

Assigning a sourced candidate to a job from the extension

Save the candidate.

What the extension helps with

Capture available profile data from supported pages.
Store candidate information in 100Hires.
Assign sourced candidates to a job.
Update an existing candidate when the person is already in your database.

Candidate profile after sourced candidate is stored

Best practices

Check the captured fields before saving.
Use a clear source such as LinkedIn, GitHub, or referral.
Add tags for sourcing campaign, market, or seniority.
Avoid saving people to unrelated jobs just to keep them visible; use a talent pool or tag when appropriate.

Updated on: 14/07/2026

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