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"People buy from people." This simple yet profound truth is why I find events like Recfest so essential. ✅ For me, Recfest is more than just a festival; it's a vibrant community where connections are made, ideas are exchanged, and relationships are built. It's a place where the human side of business truly shines. Attending Recfest provides me with the opportunity to 👇 •⁠ ⁠Engage in meaningful conversations •⁠ ⁠Gain fresh insights into Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding •⁠ ⁠Network with industry leaders and peers •⁠ ⁠Discover new trends and innovative practices In an age where digital interactions often dominate, I believe that face-to-face connections are invaluable. They remind us that behind every transaction, every strategy, and every brand, there are real people driving success. 📈 I can't wait to meet you all there! 👋 #Recfest2024 #TalentAcquisition #EmployerBranding

🎤 AMA - Wednesday 2/28 🎤 I'm excited for my network to be able to ask questions to a seasoned recruiter, my colleague, ✨Laura Innis✨! Keep an eye out for the post ➡ this Wednesday ⬅ on Pivotal Talent Search's page, and comment with any questions you have about your job search through the eyes of a recruiter! #askmeanything #AMA #jobsearchadvice

I had no idea what to expect from this evening, it initially caught me off-guard… but I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks Barry Cranford (of RecWorks Ltd fame) for putting together tonight’s Unconference, and enlisting me to be a Chief Marshall, I feel it could be my second calling. For the uninitiated, an unconference is an event where you - THE PEOPLE - decide what to talk about. A fun, informal event with plenty of thought-provoking discussions and takeaways. One takeaway for the fractional ops people: think about the market you’re targeting, our skills are more valuable to specific markets depending on where they are in their lifecycle 💭 #BestTechRecruiter

Last chance – Our Black Friday Sale ends tomorrow at midnight! ⏰ If you’ve been thinking about booking a project, now’s the time to grab a deal: 🔷 25% OFF VisionsLive platform usage – including Focus Groups, Interviews, Bulletin Boards, and Communities. 🔷 15% OFF on extra services like recruitment, moderation, translation, and transcription. This offer is available for projects confirmed by tomorrow at midnight and can run any time until the end of the year. Hurry – get in touch today to lock in your savings before time runs out! #BlackFriday #LastChance #VisionsLive #ResearchDiscounts #MarketResearch

Want to break into the exciting world of tech sales? Or interested in accelerating and growing your sales career? Catch a replay of our "Insider Insights: Career Advice from Salesforce Women in Tech Sales," panel — streaming exclusively on LinkedIn. You'll learn from a group of all-star saleswomen building exciting careers as they share their favorite pieces of career advice, and what brought them to Salesforce.

"Closed mouths don’t get fed." How often have you left a meeting wishing you had spoken up? Whether it’s sharing a game-changing idea, asking for clarification, or contributing to the conversation—your voice has value, and your silence may cost you opportunities. 🎙 In Episode 35 of Black Office Unlocked, we explore: "The Keys to Unlocking Speaking Up in Meetings" 🔑 Learn strategies to overcome hesitation. 🔑 Discover how to frame your thoughts effectively. 🔑 Build confidence to let your voice be heard. This episode is for Black and minority federal employees who know they have something to say—but sometimes hold back. Remember, speaking up isn’t just about being heard; it’s about being seen as a contributor, a leader, and a game-changer. As James Brown once said: “Don’t just sit there—say it loud!” Tune in, take notes, and start unlocking the power of your voice in every meeting. Your ideas deserve the table, and so do you. Follow Black Office Unlocked for tips that empower Black Feds to navigate their careers. #blackofficeunlocked #stayunlocked #careeradvice #alivepodcastnetwork

Are you a business owner, investor, or entrepreneur who: ✔️ Struggles to find the right people to connect with at events? ✔️ Needs actionable steps to scale your business or secure funding? ✔️ Wants access to conversations that lead to real growth and partnerships? Then the Building Success Summit 2025 is where you need to be. This isn’t just another conference—it’s an experience designed to help you: Build intentional connections with top leaders, celebrities, athletes and investors ready to share their expertise Learn from experts on keynotes, panel discussions, breakouts and masterclasses that will show you how to streamline your operations and grow. Walk away with new strategies to scale, connect, and pitch your ideas. Our Black Friday deal is coming soon—don’t wait or you’ll miss out on the ultimate opportunity.

Is the way you show up in your daily life helping or hurting your career goals? How you show up at the gym 🏋️♂️—pushing limits or just checking boxes—says a lot about how you show up in life. Ever notice that? 🤔 If you want to crush it in your career but you're cutting corners elsewhere, it might be time for a reality check. Want to level up at work? Start by leveling up everywhere else! 💪 What's one area in your life where you can push harder? Let’s hear it! 👇 For more industry/job insights, tips, and news, be sure to follow myself and my colleagues at MatchBox Consulting Group

Okay pivot fans (Rosie Baker Amy Gostling Kate Staples I'm looking at you, as you asked) here's my intel... Royal Television Society Midlands put on a really insightful 'building a portfolio career' event today. There was a great panel discussion from industry folk who all have successful and very different (skills training, copywriting, sport podcasts….) ‘portfolio careers’ with a lot of the diversification beginning out of need in covid. Much was made of the importance in connecting and networking, but being strategic and focussed with this. We looked at what our huge bags of skills are which we often take for granted but we need to capitalise on as they’re hugely transferrable. How to package these for industries outside of TV including how to sell our skills in an interview, and the misconception of terms such as creativity/editorial/production, so the need for clarity in what you can offer. Due to the nature of the industry recruitment process, we are ingrained to talk about our experiences rather than our skills. My main takeaways are… ✅ A new motivation and insight into how to be more focussed with networking and making meaningful connections. Put yourself out there but in the right places. ✅ A confidence that I need to acknowledge my honed skills, developed in a challenging industry where problem solving, storytelling, packaging of ideas, communication and people skills can be of benefit to most companies/industries. ✅ It’s reassuring to be in a room of people who appreciate the downturn struggle and want to offer support. ✅ Birmingham is really cool City. I love a Wharf. ✅ Never buy a coffee at Pumpkin café at Hereford station. £3.90 for a non-artisanal coffee. Downturn or no downturn, that’s a joke. All-in-all a really productive and positive day spent with the delightful Emma Lyne as my partner in crime 😀