Stop Posting, Start Advising: How to Rock Talent Acquisition Like a Pro

Think talent acquisition is just a whirlwind of posting jobs, wrangling calendars, and praying the perfect candidate drops from the sky? Think again! This session is a crash course in leveling up from HR generalist to a trusted talent acquisition advisor. It’s time to stop being the hiring managers’ “order taker” and start being their go-to recruiting consultant. Learn to sharpen your business acumen, master consultative communication, and build rock-solid partnerships with hiring managers and candidates. We'll tackle strategies to ask smarter questions, deliver insights that matter, and position yourself as a strategic advisor. No fancy tools, tech or AI needed—just your brain, and curiosity. By the end, you'll feel like a hiring Jedi and even enjoy the process. Yes, really.

Learning Outcome 1: Master Prioritization Like a Pro: Learn practical techniques to organize and prioritize recruiting tasks so you can focus on what truly matters, avoid overwhelm, and deliver maximum value to your stakeholders—without burning out.

Learning Outcome 3: Build Unshakable Credibility: Develop skills to foster trust and credibility with stakeholders by leaning into curiosity and asking better, smarter questions. You'll become the HR pro whose insights hiring managers respect and rely on.

Learning Outcome 2: The Art of "Contracting": Discover how to conduct effective intake sessions with hiring managers, set clear expectations, and create service level agreements that define success. Bonus: you’ll finally learn how to say “no” without guilt.