Hi, I'm Vanessa
I train Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Teams to source the best talent. I have trained Teams from Auckland to Seattle and many places inbetween!
I'm also an international Keynote Speaker, an accomplished Emcee & Employer / Personal Brand Specialist.

Hi I'm Vanessa.
I work with international companies to source candidates and train teams how to source the best candidates.
I'm also an international Keynote Speaker and Career Brand Specialist & Coach.
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Podcast: Offerzen – Hiring Remotely: Why Companies Need to Care More About Employer Branding
This was definitely one of my favourite Podcasts of 2020. I loved working with Jomiro Eming from…
Podcast: Win@Work – Fighting for the Attention of Talent
To put it simply, diversity matters. But don’t just take our word for it, let’s look at…
Podcast: Social Geeks – Interview Tips with Vanessa Raath
It was so super to be the first Guest on the Social Geeks Podcast with Yolanda Mabusela….
Published: ERE.net – This Is How I’m Staying Relevant As a Talent Acquisition Professional
A big thank you to my friend Vadim Liberman, the editor of TLNT (Talent Management & HR)…
Podcast: Interview with Natalie Miller-Snell from Seize The Day
I was invited to be a Guest on Natalie Miller-Snell‘s Seize the Day Podcast to chat about…
Published: Wizard Sourcer – Interview Spotlight with Vanessa Raath
If you are a Sourcer and you do not know Jonathan Kidder or his blog, Wizard Sourcer…
Published: Recruiting Brainfood – 20 questions with Vanessa Raath
I was featured on Hung Lee’s Recruiting Brainfood with a fun 20 questions engagement! This was an incredible…
Podcast: The People Podcast – Strategic & Innovating Sourcing
Jesse Tinsley and I first met on Twitter. We used to have long discussions about all things…
5 reasons to remove your cover letter
Did you send a cover letter with your last CV? Was it aligned to the role that…
What makes a Recruiter successful?
In my experience, there is a scarce supply of successful Recruiters in South Africa. This is a difficult…
Published: IOL Business Report – Blending work and your life
Source: IOL Business Report There is an importance that can be attached to having a work-life blend….
Podcast: GeeksConnect Show on Brand Live with Mixo & Tiyani
It was an honour and a privilege to have been invited to be a Guest on The…