Program Details
"Beyond the Job Boards: Discovering Hidden Talent in Unexpected Places"
This session explores innovative recruitment strategies beyond traditional methods. This presentation highlights unconventional approaches to discover qualified candidates in today's competitive job market. Learn how to leverage social media, community events, employee referral programs, industry meetups, and networking to build a diverse talent pipeline. Discover practical techniques to identify passive candidates and create compelling outreach that resonates with your ideal hires, ultimately transforming your recruitment results.
Key Objectives
Unconventional approaches to sourcing candidates Ways to leverage key selling points of the job and company Long term strategies to build a talent pipeline

Christie Martin
Co-Founder and Coach at Skills Lab Training
Christie started her career at Walmart Stores Headquarters handling recruiting, job design, organizational and change management for a variety of corporate divisions both within the US and globally. She has since spent the last 10+ years working for third-party search firms managing talent sourcing in a variety of industries and geographic locations. She enjoys using her 20+ years of recruiting expertise to help companies find and grow talent and help candidates to set themselves apart. In 2020 she co-founded Skills Lab Training which offers coaching and training services to individuals and organizations that propels successful career growth and transition. The coaches at Skills Lab have a wide background in Human Resources, Recruiting, Change Management, and Leadership Development. A native of Northwest Arkansas, she is passionate about using her skills to impact the community, increase workforce preparedness for the underserved, and volunteers in organizations serving the marginalized and homeless.
Please Note: Speakers and topics are subject to change without notice.