What you'll accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll have HireEZ set up to search for passive candidates across LinkedIn, GitHub, professional associations, and 30+ other platforms — finding qualified people who are invisible to LinkedIn-only sourcing.
What you'll need
- A HireEZ account (hireez.com — contact sales for a trial; individual plans from ~$299/month)
- Chrome browser (HireEZ works best with their Chrome extension)
- An active requisition with defined search criteria
- Time needed: 45 minutes for setup; ongoing searches take 10–15 minutes each
- Cost: ~$299+/month per seat; firm-level pricing available
How-To Guide: Find Passive Candidates Across Platforms with HireEZ
Step 1: Install the HireEZ Chrome extension
Go to hireez.com and sign in to your account. Download and install the HireEZ Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store (link provided in your HireEZ dashboard). The extension integrates HireEZ's sourcing directly into your browser — you'll use it to save candidate profiles as you browse.
What you should see: The HireEZ icon appears in your Chrome toolbar after installation. Click it to confirm you're logged in.