This candidate offers 2 years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, primarily within financial services. Their recent work has included managing offers, briefing hiring managers and sourcing candidates, with regular responsibility for end-to-end recruitment and candidate sourcing. They are comfortable using PageUp, Excel and SmartRecruiters, and are confident learning new systems when processes or reporting requirements change. Colleagues would describe them as commercially minded, proactive and solutions focused, with a consistent focus on accuracy, follow-through and clear communication. One of their stronger recent contributions involved work that reduced time to hire, while they also contributed to initiatives that filled difficult roles. They are used to working with managers, colleagues and external stakeholders, and can adjust their communication style depending on the audience and urgency of the issue. The candidate is particularly strong in stakeholder management and offer management, and tends to approach problems by understanding the detail first before deciding on a practical next step. They have also had exposure to professional services, giving them a useful ability to adapt to different operating environments, systems and stakeholder expectations. They are now looking for a contract role with meaningful project work. In their next move, career progression is an important consideration. They value stability, professional standards and a workplace where people follow through on commitments. In interview, they present as considered and straightforward, with a preference for giving practical examples rather than overstating their experience.
