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Talent Acquisition strategist that talks about hiring better, faster, smarter. I host events for TA pros who’ve had enough fluff. Founder @Outrider.

United Kingdom
Joined February 2009
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A CFO once asked why my TA team looked idle in January and drowning by June. I didn’t have a good answer. Feast and famine isn’t a market problem, it’s what happens when nobody forecasts demand until it’s already on fire.
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I'm hosting a panel discussion tomorrow at #IHRE26London We're going to talk about AI and the things that TA teams can do (not a new prompt) to be in a better position to use AI.
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I've written a blog... In my head it's taking what @salesforce are doing with AI and suggesting that maybe, just maybe, talent acquisition is next. Love to hear what you think. martindangerfield.com/blog//… #talentacquisition #hiring #ai
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I've launched a new newsletter on linkedIn... comes out every 2 weeks and talks about talent acquisition, hiring and a bunch of other things. You can subscribe here: linkedin.com/newsletters/the… #talentacquisition #hiring #Recruiting
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Companies say they need more applicants. They actually need fewer pointless steps. #HiringProcess #CandidateExperience #TAEfficiency
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You can’t automate your way out of a culture that avoids responsibility. #WorkCulture #AutomationReality #TALeadership
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The best candidates are allergic to nonsense. Same for the best recruiters. #CandidateExperience #RecruiterLife #HiringQuality
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If people were honest, half the job descriptions would read we have no idea what we want. #JobDescriptions #HiringClarity #RecruitmentHumour
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Skills are evolving fast but TA teams are stuck proving their existence. #FutureSkills #TATransformation #WorkforcePlanning
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No hiring manager enjoys long vacancies. Yet some treat them like a new hobby. #HiringManagerLife #TalentChallenges #RecruitmentReality
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You know what solves most TA problems? Telling the truth earlier and louder. #HonestRecruiting #TAAdvice #Leadership
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If your hiring process needs a map, an FAQ, and emotional support, it isn’t a process. #CandidateExperience #HiringProcess #FixRecruiting
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Every time someone asks the ROI of TA, a recruiter updates their CV. #RecruitmentValue #TALeaders #BusinessImpact
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Most companies don’t have a talent shortage. They have a decision making shortage. #HiringDecisions #RecruitmentIssues #TACommunity
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