Talent Acquisition

Build the ultimate recruiting candidate database

Power your recruiting database with fresh intelligence on 175M+ professionals, from rising stars to industry veterans.

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How the co-op works

Build your identity graph

Connect your data to relevant 5×5 products and linkages to create your custom data graph. Consider unique information available to our members for innovative revenue opportunities in your industry.

Participate, pay, or configure a custom plan

Our data usage is unlimited, so your costs are fixed and predictable. Co-op members pay less for data when they actively participate by anonymously sharing email gamma codes, phone validation, offline data, mobile data, or other exhaust data.

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Keep it fresh

5×5 regularly delivers full data files to ensure your team and customers can access the most up-to-date, accurate information. As our membership grows, the data continually evolves and improves.

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Target talent more accurately

5×5’s collaborative intelligence helps you better understand and reach your ideal candidate profile (ICP). With daily updates and strict validation protocols, you’ll access accurate contact details, skills data, and work history for millions of potential candidates.

FAQs

View frequently asked questions about 5×5 and candidate data here. Have additional questions? Reach out to our team below.

What is a recruiting candidate database?

A recruiting candidate database is a centralized pool of potential talent. Unlike the siloed, individual accounts of traditional applicant tracking systems, 5×5 data provides an identity graph that enriches recruiting efforts with validated contact information, behavioral intent signals, and skills & career information. Our insights’ accuracy and freshness come from the confirmation and consensus of our diverse first-party co-op membership.

How do I create a database of candidates?

Building a robust candidate database should leverage multiple sources and cooperative intelligence. An example of key points to consider:

  • Data Integration Sources – professional network activity, business email domains, conference participation, engagement signals, and more.
  • Enrichment Methods – career milestone tracking, professional profile updates, industry-specific identification, and more.
  • Organization and Maintenance – real-time update mechanisms, automated skill categorization, experience level indicators, and more.
What do recruiters use to find candidates?

Modern recruiters leverage sophisticated data tools and sources to enhance their outreach, such as:

  • Technology Solutions – AI-powered talent matching systems, career path modeling, skills gap analysis tools, market availability signals, and compensation benchmarking data.
  • Search Capabilities – Natural language processing, semantic matching algorithms, experience level filtering, technical stack alignment, and more.