Hi, I'm Vanessa
I work with companies globally to identify the best talent & I train Talent Acquisition Teams to source their own talent.
I'm also an international Keynote Speaker, an accomplished Emcee & Employer / Personal Brand Specialist.

Hi I'm Vanessa.
I work with companies globally to source candidates and train teams how to source their own.
I'm also an international Keynote Speaker and Career Brand Specialist & Coach.
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The Need For Talent Sourcing Training On A Global Scale | A Guest on the RecruitingDaily Podcast with William Tincup
In today’s episode of the RecruitingDaily Podcast, William Tincup speaks to Vanessa Raath about the need for talent…
Radio Interview: 702 Talk Radio – World of Work: How to have difficult discussions in the office?
Clement Manyathela spoke to career branding specialist Vanessa Raath about how to handle contentious topics at the…
Sourcing Without Borders – Recruitee Event Panel Discussion
At TGTHR, we were joined by Alla Pavlova, Brian Fink, and Vanessa Raath, who shared tips on…
DUELING SOURCERS PRO TIP: Vanessa Raath uses ‘inanchor’ for her Boolean searches
In a recent episode of Dueling Sourcers, the educational video series from TechRecruit providing tips, secrets, and…
Radio Interview: 702 Talk Radio – World of Work: Managing Multiple Careers
It was a wonderful surprise to receive a phone call from South Africa’s Top Talk Radio Station asking if…
Brainfood Live On Air – Ep135 – Recruiters Switching Industry Verticals
SWITCHING INDUSTRIES: A GUIDE FOR RECRUITERS The agility of Recruiters is one of the main reasons why…
Finding Talent others can’t – The Recruitment Network Podcast
It was an absolute pleasure to chat with Gordon Stoddart from The Recruitment Network in the UK….
How to Be a Good Manager to Freelancer Sourcers, and What You Should Expect If You Want To Go Freelance
This was the title of the recent article that I have been working on with the brilliant…
Vanessa Raath & James Hornick: Double Trouble – Recruiting Trailblazers 1 Year Anniversary
I was delighted when Marcus Edwardes, of Recruiting Trailblazers fame, invited me to be a guest on…
Are you a Talent Magnet? How to use your Online Brand to attract Top Talent to you – MatcHR Webinar Series
It was an absolute honour to receive an email from Adriaan Kolff inviting me to part of…
Pivoting Through a Pandemic – The Vanessa Raath Story
I have many things to be grateful for in my life but one of my greatest blessings…
Radio Interview: 702 Talk Radio – Hiring for Skills vs Character
It was a wonderful surprise to receive a phone call from South Africa’s Top Talk Radio Station asking if…