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How to Source Under-the-Radar Talent on X Using Grok AI

Leverage Grok's real-time access to X (formerly Twitter) to discover passionate, talented individuals who may not have traditional, polished resumes. This workflow uses iterative prompting to find 'diamonds in the rough' that competitors might miss.

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How to Source Under-the-Radar Talent on X Using Grok AI

Tools Used

Grok

xAI's conversational AI assistant

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Start with a Broad Prompt

Begin a conversation with Grok using an open-ended query to find relevant people on X. Specify key topics, desired characteristics (e.g., shares tutorials), follower size, and any constraints like location.

Prompt:
help me find posters on X that are fans of Zapier, no code, agent building, automation, and related topics. I want posters that share tutorials and education related ideas. These posters should have modest followings... I'm looking for diamonds in the rough... We are on a budget, so look for folks outside the Bay Area. Give me 10 ideas.
2

Analyze and Refine Results

Review the initial list of candidates provided by Grok. Identify any low-quality results, such as potential bots or irrelevant profiles.

3

Iterate with Follow-up Prompts

Refine your search in real-time by giving Grok conversational feedback. Use short, specific follow-up prompts to filter the results further.

Prompt:
let's do not a bot. give me people with real faces as for profile photos. let's do United States located folks.
Pro Tip: This conversational refinement is a key strength of using Grok for this task. Treat it like a dialogue with a research assistant.
4

Pivot to Other Platforms

If you want to find talent on other platforms, you can simply ask Grok to adjust its search. For example, ask it to find video creators on YouTube who fit your criteria.

Prompt:
how about finding 10 YouTubers
5

Compile a Shortlist

From the refined results, compile a shortlist of promising individuals. This new channel can surface talent that would be invisible through traditional sourcing methods like LinkedIn.

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