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title: "Use People Data Labs for Sourcing"
url: "https://knowledge-base.discovered.ai/en/article/use-people-data-labs-for-sourcing"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2025-10-17T18:01:55.981Z"
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# Use People Data Labs for Sourcing

Expand your talent pool by connecting Discovered with external candidate data.

### **Overview**

The **People Data Labs integration** gives you access to a vast external database of professionals, directly within Discovered. Instead of relying solely on your internal candidates, you can source new prospects by setting People Data Labs (PDL) as a search source. With flexible filters, API key authentication, and batch size controls, you can manage sourcing efficiently while keeping candidate data organized within your jobs.

This integration allows you to:

-   Run AI-powered searches across external profiles.
-   Apply targeted filters such as skills, job titles, and location.
-   Add sourced candidates directly to job postings for evaluation and outreach.

## **How to Sourcing Internal Data:**

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### **1\. Connect People Data Labs**

-   Log into your People Data Labs account.
-   Copy your API Key.

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-   In Discovered, go to the **Candidates tab**, click **Company Candidates**, and select **Add External Source**.

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-   Choose **People Data Labs** as the source and paste in your API Key.

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### **2\. Configure Search Settings**

-   Set your batch size to control how many profiles return per search (helps regulate credit usage).

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-   Enter filters manually for better accuracy (skills, job titles, locations, etc.).

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### **3\. Run Searches**

-   Use the AI search bar or filters to define your criteria.

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-   Review search results, which include external candidate profiles pulled from PDL.

### **4\. Add Candidates to Jobs**

-   Select relevant candidates from your search results.
-   Click **Add to Job**, then choose an existing posting or create a new one.

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-   Candidates are added without triggering automated workflows, since they are sourced and not direct applicants.

## **Why This Matters**

People Data Labs integration ensures you never run out of sourcing options. By combining external data with your internal candidate pool, you can:

-   Broaden your reach for hard-to-fill roles.
-   Maintain structured workflows inside Discovered.
-   Save time with targeted searches rather than manual sourcing.

## **Use Cases**

-   **Tech recruiting:** Source developers with specific coding skills not found in your database.
-   **High-volume roles:** Expand candidate reach for retail or seasonal hiring.
-   **Executive search:** Access external networks for leadership positions.
-   **Specialized hiring:** Find niche candidates by filtering for industry-specific skills or companies.

## **Best Practices**

-   Keep your **API Key secure** and accessible only to authorized admins.
-   Start with smaller batch sizes to test results and credit usage.
-   Always **manually refine filters** (e.g., job title + location) for the best matches.
-   Review profiles thoroughly before adding them to jobs.

## **What Happens Next**

-   Candidates selected from PDL appear in the chosen job posting.
-   You can evaluate them using scorecards, interviews, and assessments like any other candidate.
-   Automations remain paused by default, but you can enable them as needed.

With People Data Labs sourcing, Discovered becomes a unified hub for both internal and external candidate data—helping you identify, engage, and hire faster.