Posts by Vanessa Raath
Confessions of a Lazy Recruiter: How AI-Driven Recruitment Makes Life Easier 🙏🏼
TL;DR 📝 🤔 Let’s Be Honest—No One Dreams of Becoming a Recruiter I didn’t plan to be a Recruiter. One minute, I was a PADI Scuba Diving Instructor in Zanzibar 🏝️; the next, I was back home, taking a recruitment job because my parent’s spare bedroom wasn’t exactly an ideal long-term option for any of…
Read MoreHow to Become a Recruiter: A Practical Guide to Thriving in Talent Acquisition
Have you ever found yourself scrolling through job listings, wondering, Who’s actually behind all these hiring decisions? If so, you might just have what it takes to be a recruiter! Recruiters aren’t just résumé matchmakers—they’re the powerhouses connecting talent with opportunity, the middle ground between candidates and companies. If you’ve ever thought about stepping into…
Read MoreAI Training Courses for Any Industry: Work Smarter, Not Harder
🚀 AI is here to transform your workflow, not replace you! Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, creative professional, or corporate team member, my AI training courses will equip you with the skills to use AI effectively, automate tasks, and even build your own digital presence using AI avatars. Why Learn how to use AI…
Read MoreThe Future of Talent Sourcing: Brand Building, Community Nurturing & Expert Networking
AI is changing the recruitment game. But here’s the thing: AI won’t replace great recruiters—it will replace the ones who don’t adapt. So, what is the future of talent sourcing? Read on to find out. I recently had the pleasure of speaking at MatcHR 2025, where I broke down the three pillars that will help…
Read MoreAI Tools for Recruiters
AI is taking over recruitment—but not in the way you think. While AI tools for recruiters won’t replace great talent professionals, they will make our jobs easier, faster, and more efficient. The problem? There are too many tools out there, and not all of them deliver what they promise. That’s where I come in. I’ve…
Read MoreWill AI Replace Recruiters?
I’ve heard this question more times than I can count. If you’re in recruitment, you’ve probably been asked—maybe even harassed—by people sounding the Doomsday alarms:💀 “Robots are going to take your job!” 💀 So, will AI replace Recruiters? I think you might be surprised by my answer! They say it like they’re reading from an…
Read MoreGuest on Harnessing Happiness Podcast | Energetically Enthusiastic about AI
It’s always an honour to be asked to be a Guest on a Podcast and being asked by Sarah J Naylor 🌅 The Norfolk Coastal Coach was no different! The reason behind starting her Podcast was simple. Sarah felt that we needed to get better at 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬! Wouldn’t the world be better if we…
Read MoreGuest on Development Nerds | From Scuba Diving Instructing to Building a Global Brand
I was delighted when Candice Mitchell asked me to be a Guest on her Development Nerds Podcast. Candice is my ex-client, who has become a good friend, despite the miles between us! Here is the Episode Description from Candice: “Dive into the world of solopreneurship with Vanessa Raath as she unveils the raw challenges of…
Read MoreGuest on The Tech Savvy Recruiter with Belinda Kerr & Andrew Rodger
Podcast Episode: Mastering Recruitment & Sourcing in a Tech-Driven World with Vanessa Raath In this insightful episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, Vanessa Raath, a globally renowned talent sourcer and trainer, shares her expert perspectives on modern recruitment. Joining the hosts, Belinda Kerr and Andrew Rodger, Vanessa dives deep into simplifying sourcing, leveraging technology effectively,…
Read MoreRefactoring Mindsets: Prioritizing Mental Health in Software Development | GitNation Presentation
Vanessa’s presentation, Refactoring Mindsets: Prioritizing Mental Health in Software Development, will delve into the signs and symptoms commonly experienced within this professional group. The session will identify and define a range of mental disorders, offering a clearer understanding of these conditions. Furthermore, we will explore various coping strategies, equipping Developers & Engineers with the tools…
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